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More than just an introduction to great art, *Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart* explores how art teaches us about the beauty and hardship of being human.

Did you know that:

Vincent van Gogh’s dream of creating an artist’s colony with Paul Gauguin lasted only nine weeks before it ended with his infamous “ear episode”?

Pablo Picasso was once a key suspect in the investigation of the stolen *Mona Lisa*?

Artemisia Gentileschi endured torture by thumbscrews to prove the truth of her testimony against her own rapist?

Norman Rockwell’s critics claimed his work would never be considered “high art”—a judgment he himself accepted?

These and many other stories shaped the art these creators left behind. Within their masterpieces are universal lessons about dreams lost, perspectives changed, and the humility that comes through suffering.

In *Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart*, Russ Ramsey delves into the lives of some of history’s most iconic artists, offering insights for both newcomers to art and devoted students of art history. Through their struggles and achievements, their art reveals timeless truths about suffering, hope, and the human experience—all in ways that echo the beauty of the gospel.