Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter, voluntarily committed himself to the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, in 1889 after experiencing severe mental disturbances. This period, marked by personal struggles including loneliness and emotional breakdowns, became a prolific phase in his artistic career. Despite his mental health challenges, van Gogh produced some of his most famous works, such as The Starry Night, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic forms. His letters reveal that painting provided him solace and a means to explore natural phenomena. While the asylum's environment was far from idyllic, it fostered his creativity, resulting in paintings that captured the essence of life and emotion. Van Gogh's tragic life, culminating in his death in 1890, and the limited recognition he received during his lifetime, contrast sharply with the lasting impact of his work on modern art, particularly on movements like Expressionism. Contemporary scholars emphasize the importance of understanding van Gogh's mental health not as a source of artistic genius but as a serious condition that he managed to channel into extraordinary art.