Vincent Van Gogh, a Dutch painter of the mid-nineteenth century, is considered by many as one of the most prominent artists in history. He is widely known for having cut off his ear in a depression that plagued his entire life, some speculating it was a result of his early years as a preacher among impoverished miners. A deeply religious man, Van Gogh was known as "a great admirer of the Bible." According to scholar Judy Sund, Van Gogh often used biblical motifs in his work, and "was especially