Vincent van Gogh was a very important artist who lived a long time ago. He was born in the Netherlands in 1853. Vincent was not always an artist. Before he started painting, he tried being a teacher and a preacher, but he wasn’t very good at those jobs. Then he decided to become an artist.
Vincent van Gogh loved nature. He liked to paint beautiful landscapes with bright colors. He also painted pictures of people. Sometimes, he even painted himself. One of his most famous paintings is called “Starry Night.” It shows a night sky full of stars and a big bright moon.
Vincent wasn’t always happy. Sometimes, he felt very sad. But painting made him feel better. He painted over 800 paintings in his life, but he only sold one while he was alive!
Sadly, Vincent van Gogh died when he was only 37 years old. Some people say he was very sad and that’s why he died. But today, people all over the world love his paintings. They think Vincent van Gogh was a very special artist.
Test 13
1. Where was Vincent van Gogh born?
A) France
B) Netherlands
C) England
D) Germany
2. What did Vincent van Gogh do before becoming an artist?
A) Teacher and preacher
B) Doctor and lawyer
C) Chef and farmer
D) Pilot and astronaut
3. What did Vincent like to paint the most?
A) Cars
B) Animals
C) Landscapes and people
D) Buildings Answer:
4. Which painting is one of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous?
A) Mona Lisa
B) The Last Supper
C) Starry Night
D) The Scream
5. How many paintings did Vincent van Gogh sell while he was alive?
A) Over 100
B) Over 50
C) Over 800
D) Only one
6. How old was Vincent van Gogh when he died?
A) 25 years old
B) 37 years old
C) 50 years old
D) 65 years old
