Saint Paul De Mausole

Van Gogh Garten des Hospitals in Arles

Saint Paul De Mausole

Recently I visited Saint Paul de Mausole in Saint-Reilly-de-Provence, France. This was where Vincent van Gogh received treatment following his infamous ear slicing incident in the neighbouring town of Arles.

Saint Paul de Mausole

As we are about to return to Spring my mind has me thinking of flowers, which brought me to one of my favorite artists, Vincent van Gogh.

Walking in the footsteps of this genius inspires me about what a mixed bag the brain can be. Emotions that spur the passion to create can also cause such destructive behavior. The sour and the sweet.

“I put my heart and my soul into my work,
and have lost my mind in the process.”

Vincent van Gogh
Saint Paul de Mausole
Saint Paul de Mausole

It is hard to imagine seeing this tranquil pastoral setting that someone would find themselves in such conflict. But, even after our worst moments, there are still places where help can be found.

Visit the Saint Paul de Mausole website:

http://www.saintpauldemausole.fr/

See the whole Saint-Remy collection:

http://www.vggalleiy.com/paint1ng/by_period/st_remy.htm

Movies about Vincent van Gogh:

Loving Vincenthttp://lovingvincent.com/

At Eternity’s Gate – https://www.facebook.com/AtEternitysGate/

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