Almost 70 artworks by 66 painters are being displayed at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in the capital from May 26 to June 11. The exhibition, titled “Blooming Light, Soaking Light: Masterpieces from the Netherlands”, is categorized into five main themes – landscapes, still life, portraits, daily lives, and the spiritual world.
Van Gogh’s self-portrait, which was painted in 1887, is digitally displayed on screens at the exhibition. According to the Rijksmuseum, the painter relocated to Paris in 1886. After being introduced to the new colorful painting style in France, he experimented with self-portraits in order to save money on hiring models. His paintings are characterized by soft brush and splendid colors. Photo courtesy of the Rijksmuseum.
