In the late afternoon of July 27, 1890, Vincent van Gogh was alone in a wheat field in Auvers-sur-Oise, a small commune in France. Here, he took a revolver and shot himself in the chest. This act was not the first of his struggles with mental health; throughout his life, he had faced significant psychological challenges. After the shooting, he managed to walk back to the inn where he was staying. He was found by local farmers and then attended to by Dr. Gachet, who had been treating him for his mental health issues. Despite the medical efforts to save him, it was clear that the injury was severe. During the next two days, Van Gogh's condition worsened. He was able to converse with his brother Theo, to whom he expressed thoughts about the beauty of nature and his regrets about pain and suffering. His final words have been summarized as reflecting a sense of peace, indicating his enduring love for his brother and his struggles with despair. Van Gogh died from his injuries on July 29, 1890, at the age of 37. The news of his tragic end spread quickly and marks a poignant moment in the life of an artist whose posthumous fame would far exceed his lifetime recognition. The complexities of van Gogh's mental health and artistic genius were intricately woven throughout his life. His final actions and words encapsulated both a deep sense of yearning for tranquility in life and a profound struggle with despair. The implications of his death would contribute significantly to discussions surrounding the mental health of artists and inspired generations of creatives who hear the story of his passionate but troubled artistry and life.