On the territory of the Monastery of Saint-Paul-de-Musol, there is still a clinic for the mentally ill, so only part of the premises is open to visitors. Entrance to the territory is possible from 9-30 to 18-45. The cost is 4.65 euros (tariff 2014) More details on the website http://www. saintpauldemausole. fr/van-gogh.html
The monastery itself is very old, it was founded in the 10th century and it seems that it has not changed much since those times. The Franciscan monks who settled in the monastery were the first to open asylums for the mentally ill. Now, art therapy methods are actively used to treat hospital patients.
The whole territory of the monastery is very green, a picturesque alley leads from the gate to the main building, along which reproductions of the works of the most famous patient are exhibited.
Further on, a monument to the artist with a bunch of sunflowers in his hand - the stone Van Gogh looks as defenseless and confused as he probably was in life.
After returning from the monastery to Paris, the brilliant artist shot himself in the chest with a gun, believing that his mission had been completed. His last words were "The sadness will last forever... "
Vincent's chamber is very modest: an iron bed, a chair, an easel, his self-portrait and a small board with copies of letters to his brother. Barred window overlooking a small garden. And in the next room there are stone baths in which the sick were washed.
In the garden of the Monastery, along the entire plantation, there are reproductions of the artist's works and Van Gogh's favorite flowers are planted - irises, sunflowers and lavender.
Incredible place. Calm and disturbing at the same time. Soothing with natural beauties, but constantly pulsing with a slightly tangible anxiety. Soaked through with the energy of loss and loneliness ...Or maybe genius? …
The monastery itself is very old, it was founded in the 10th century and it seems that it has not changed much since those times. The Franciscan monks who settled in the monastery were the first to open asylums for the mentally ill. Now, art therapy methods are actively used to treat hospital patients.
The whole territory of the monastery is very green, a picturesque alley leads from the gate to the main building, along which reproductions of the works of the most famous patient are exhibited.
Further on, a monument to the artist with a bunch of sunflowers in his hand - the stone Van Gogh looks as defenseless and confused as he probably was in life.
After returning from the monastery to Paris, the brilliant artist shot himself in the chest with a gun, believing that his mission had been completed. His last words were "The sadness will last forever... "
Vincent's chamber is very modest: an iron bed, a chair, an easel, his self-portrait and a small board with copies of letters to his brother. Barred window overlooking a small garden. And in the next room there are stone baths in which the sick were washed.
In the garden of the Monastery, along the entire plantation, there are reproductions of the artist's works and Van Gogh's favorite flowers are planted - irises, sunflowers and lavender.
Incredible place. Calm and disturbing at the same time. Soothing with natural beauties, but constantly pulsing with a slightly tangible anxiety. Soaked through with the energy of loss and loneliness ...Or maybe genius? …
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