Sometimes the myths can be less interesting than the truths. I always thought that Van Gogh cut off his own ear. Research suggests otherwise. However it happened, it could not have been pretty.
He was a depressing character. Had syphillis or some other similar disease. No teeth. Didn’t take baths or worry about personal hygiene. And he drank a lot of absinthe. No wonder he painted still lifes and self-portraits.
Now on to how Van Gogh died. Did he shoot himself or did some kids shoot him?
