Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his expressive use of color and bold brushwork. He is famous for works such as "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers." Van Gogh's art was not widely appreciated during his lifetime, but he is now considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art. His struggles with mental illness and his tragic death at a young age have added to the mystique surrounding his life and work.