STATUE "THE POTATO EATERS

This statue represents the most famous painting of Van Gogh composed in Nuenen, The Potato Eaters. At the time, Van Gogh was very close to the craftsmen and field workers and made them the main characters of his work, much to the displeasure of many who regretted seeing the pastor's son rubbing shoulders with such simple people. The bronze statue (the work of Peter Nagelkerke) was placed in the village square after enormous protests from the inhabitants.