Artistic Insight
's "The Starry Night," painted in 1889, is renowned for its dynamic depiction of a swirling sky, using vibrant colors and brushstrokes to create an illusion of movement.
This masterpiece was created during van Gogh's stay at an asylum in , reflecting his unique perspective on nature and possibly his own inner turmoil.
Scientific Exploration
Recent research published in analyzes the painting's brushstrokes, likening them to leaves in a whirlwind, to study the hidden turbulence and energy scaling.
The study, involving experts from marine sciences and fluid dynamics, finds that the painting aligns with Kolmogorov's law and Batchelor's scaling, suggesting van Gogh had an intuitive understanding of atmospheric physics.