The Early Years and the Seeds of Vision Vincent van Gogh, born in Zundert, Netherlands, on March 30, 1853, was a figure whose life and art are inextricably linked to a profound struggle for self-expression and an intense connection with the natural world. His early years were marked by a quiet, introspective nature, a sensitivity that manifested in his artistic pursuits from a young age. Unlike many artists of his time who received fo…