The painting Starry Night is by which artist?

• A. Monet
• B. Van Gogh
• C. Degas
• D. Rembrandt

Answer: (B)

Starry Night showcases Vincent van Gogh’s distinctive approach: emotional intensity expressed through bold color and dynamic, visible brushwork. Painted in 1889 while he was staying at an asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the swirling night sky, bright stars, a glowing moon, a tall cypress, and the quiet village below all feel charged with energy. The thick, textured strokes, or impasto, give the scene a vibrating mood rather than a photographic likeness, which is a hallmark of van Gogh’s post-impressionist style.

Other artists have different signatures: Monet often emphasizes fleeting light in outdoor scenes with softer textures, Degas focuses on people and movement with a different palette, and Rembrandt is known for dramatic light and shadow in 17th-century realism. These contrasts help place Starry Night squarely with van Gogh.