Almond Blossom - Van Gogh

"Almond Blossom" is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1890. The painting depicts a branch of white almond flowers against a blue sky. The image is notable for its use of vibrant colors and the loose, expressive brushstrokes that characteristically marked van Gogh's style. The painting is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

Van Gogh was inspired to paint "Almond Blossom" after the birth of his nephew, Vincent Willem, in March 1890. In a letter to his brother Theo, he wrote: "I am so happy that I am almost afraid I am dreaming. The new little man is such a blessing, and it was for him that I painted the picture of the almond tree in bloom." The painting is seen as a symbol of rebirth and the arrival of spring, and is considered one of van Gogh's most popular works.