One of the most recognized post-impressionistic works in Western art, The Starry Night captures the view from Vincent van Gogh’s asylum room in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence just before sunrise. The painting is defined by its explosive, swirling brushwork and a vibrant palette of deep blues and golden yellows, creating a sense of turbulent motion in the night sky. While the towering, flame-like cypress tree in the foreground often symbolizes mourning or the bridge between life and death, the glowing stars and crescent moon offer a luminous intensity that suggests a deep, spiritual connection to the cosmos.