Soulscape: 4, The Sower

From My Upcoming Contemplation Book: Soulscape – The Role of Art in Our Lives

The True Essence of Humanity Is Found in Art

Vincent van Gogh, The Sower (Sower with Setting Sun), 1888. Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands. WikiArt Commons.

In Vincent van Gogh’s The Sower, a backlit, striding young man scatters seeds across a field dotted with hues of blue and rust. A radiant, rising sun symbolizes a new day, labor, and promise—nature’s blessing on human endeavors. Van Gogh captures the essence of humanity in the act of working in the present while sowing the seeds of tomorrow. The painting invites us to reflect on how our productive actions contribute to the well-being of both ourselves and others.

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Art is a window to our future.