Roses and Beetle 1890

Vincent van Gogh painted Roses and Beetle with oil on canvas, and today it lives in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Van Gogh painted Roses and Beetle towards the end of his life. It is an intimate still life, portraying the artist's interest in nature. The presence of a beetle alongside the roses introduces a subtle note of decay amidst beauty, reflecting on mortality. The thick brushstrokes and textured paint create a palpable sense of depth. The beetle invites us to ponder the interconnectedness of life and death and how these forces shape our identities and experiences. The roses, once symbols of beauty and love, here evoke feelings of fragility. Roses and Beetle encourages us to reflect on our transient existence.