Vincent became quite determined to study theology, and in May 1877 he moved to Amsterdam to take up formal studies to that end. He was unable to pass the necessary test to enter the seminary, and by the summer of 1878, he became somewhat overwhelmed by the idea of facing seven more years of formal schooling. As always, his impatience and intensity got the better of him – he wanted to do it HIS way, didn’t want anybody else telling him how to do it, and he wanted to do it NOW.
By the nature of his mercurial and passionate personality, Vincent had seemingly always caused consternation among his family members, and there had long been some degree of conflict between him and his parents, whose approval he so longed for, but now his father’s deep disappointment in Vincent’s lack of ambition and direction was acutely visible. He later described this period as “the worst time of my life”, which says a lot, considering his life.
The Cave of Machpelah (drawing) May 1877
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By the nature of his mercurial and passionate personality, Vincent had seemingly always caused consternation among his family members, and there had long been some degree of conflict between him and his parents, whose approval he so longed for, but now his father’s deep disappointment in Vincent’s lack of ambition and direction was acutely visible. He later described this period as “the worst time of my life”, which says a lot, considering his life.
The Cave of Machpelah (drawing) May 1877
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