SELF-PORTRAIT WITHOUT BEARD | VINCENT VAN GOGH baroque

SELF-PORTRAIT WITHOUT BEARD | VINCENT VAN GOGH baroqueEven though Van Gogh painted many portraits of himself, this one is by far the most famous as it is his last self portrait and one of the few that depicts him without a beard. It was given by him to his mother as a birthday gift. It is also one of the most expensive paintings of all times, as it was sold for $71. 5 million in 1998, and is now part of a private collection.

as it was sold for $71

The painting is on permanent display in Museo Reina Sofia

5 million in 1998

The painting was completed around 1665 and is on display in the Mauritshuis Gallery in the Hague

The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history

McLean's song reference the painting as well as other paintings by the famous artist

This work of art is known to make people ponder on their way of life and the way they spend their time

this famous artwork is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

This frightening painting is on display at The National Gallery

It was given by him to his mother as a birthday gift

The painting was the inspiration for the song "Vincent" (also known as "starry starry night") by Don McLean

Even though Van Gogh painted many portraits of himself