Statue of Vincent and Theo van Gogh, Bronze statue in Zundert, Netherlands
The statue depicts a man and his brother standing hand in hand with their heads leaning together, erected on a stone base in front of a church. The bronze artwork shows the two figures in a tender pose embodying their close bond, rising approximately 2.5 meters (8 feet) above the surrounding square.
The artwork was unveiled in 1964 by a queen and is the work of a renowned European sculptor showing two brothers whose relationship shaped art history. The creation of this bronze marked a moment to honor the shared story of two men whose letters document their mutual dependence and struggles throughout their lives.
The sculpture shows two men holding close with their heads touching, making their deep bond visible to anyone who passes by. Visitors can sense how this physical closeness reflects their mutual support and affection, which their letters reveal was central to both their lives.
The monument stands on Vincent van Goghplein and is easy to find when exploring the town center. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when you can clearly see the details of the bronze work and the inscription on the base.
The base contains soil from a hospital courtyard where one of the brothers received treatment and stone from a place connected to his medical care. These materials make the monument a container that includes the locations of his healing journey.
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