Starry Night (1889)

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh has risen to the peak of artistic achievements. Although Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life, the aftermath of his work is enormous.
Van Gogh's night sky is a field of roiling energy. It is filled with swirling clouds, a bright crescent moon and stars ablaze with their own luminescence. The stars in the night sky are indeed surrounded by their own orbs of light. This depiction of the sky keeps the viewer's eyes moving about the painting, following the curves and creating a visual dot to dot with the stars. Through this movement, the painting keeps the onlooker involved while the other factors take hold.
Starry Night is one of the most well known images in modern culture as well as being one of the most replicated and sought after prints. From Don McLean's song 'Starry, Starry Night' (Based on the Painting), to the endless number of merchandise products sporting this image, it is nearly impossible to shy away from this amazing painting.