Garden with butterflies

Garden with Butterflies, painted in 1889 during Vincent van Gogh’s time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, is a vibrant and imaginative depiction of nature’s delicate beauty. The composition teems with lush greenery, blooming flowers, and fluttering butterflies, all rendered with expressive brushwork and luminous color.

Rather than portraying a literal garden, Van Gogh evokes an almost dreamlike scene filled with life and transformation. The butterflies—symbols of renewal and the soul—float through the dense foliage, imbuing the painting with a sense of lightness and hope. This work reflects Van Gogh’s emotional yearning for peace and his deep reverence for the natural world, even during a time of personal struggle.