Vincent van Gogh spent a crucial period of his life in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where he stayed in the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum from May 1889 to May 1890. During his time in Saint-Rémy, Van Gogh created some of his most renowned works, including The Starry Night and Irises. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection features several of these iconic paintings, which highlight Van Gogh's expressive brushwork and vibrant use of color. Van Gogh's time in Saint-Rémy was marked by periods of intense creativity as well as periods of deep emotional struggle, and these complex emotions are reflected in the powerful and emotionally charged nature of his artwork from this time. The works Van Gogh created in Saint-Rémy are a testament to his innovative approach to painting and his ability to capture the beauty and intensity of the natural world with unmatched passion and skill.