The artwork “View of Saintes-Maries,” created in 1888 by Vincent van Gogh, is an oil painting on canvas that embodies the Post-Impressionism art movement. It measures 53 by 64 centimeters and is classified as a cityscape. This piece prominently features the town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France, and is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum located in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a picturesque view of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, highlighting the town’s architectural elements with its dense cluster of buildings topped with red-tiled roofs. Dominating the scene is a prominent church or cathedral with its robust stone structure and distinct towers, set against a backdrop of a serene, lightly clouded sky. The foreground consists of an intricately detailed field, articulated through bold, textured strokes displaying rows of vegetation in a mix of verdant greens and lilac tones, suggesting a lush agricultural landscape. Van Gogh’s signature expressive brushwork and vivid color palette bring an emotive vitality to the tranquil rural setting.
