Here's a look at some of the greatest portrayals of Van Gogh on screen.

Vincent van Gogh, popularly known as Van Gogh, is widely recognized as one of the most exceptional artists of all time. Being a Dutch post-impressionist painter, he created thousands of artworks including oil paintings, portraits, self-portraits, landscapes etc. Gogh was one such artist who could express his entire soul through all the works. His paintings stand out with the bold colors, emotional intensity, dramatic brushwork and more. This iconic figure has been portrayed quite a number of times on screen. Be it television shows or movies, several notable actors have successfully played the role in various approaches. Here, let's have a look at some of them.

Kirk Douglas (Lust for Life): The iconic Hollywood star Kirk Douglas portrayed Van Gogh in the 1956 movie 'Lust for Life'. The movie, based on Irving Stone’s novel of the same name, follows mostly on the early struggles faced by the painter. Douglas successfully pulled of the inner pain as well as artistic persona of the character.

Tim Roth (Vincent & Theo): The 1990 movie 'Vincent & Theo' revolves around the heart-wrenching story between Van Gogh and his supportive brother Theo (played by Paul Rhys). The movie brilliantly captures the love and compassion between the two brothers. Tim Roth truly succeeded at portraying the mental stages of the painter at various ages on screen.

Benedict Cumberbatch (Painted with Words): 'Painted with Words' is a 2010 Television docudrama based on the letters written by Van Gogh to his brother. Written and directed by Andrew Hutton, the movie delivers the life story of the painter through real life interviews, voice over, still photos and more. There are also some dramatized sequences where Benedict Cumberbatch is seen portraying the character in an outstanding approach.

Jacques Dutronc (Van Gogh): The 1991 French movie 'Van Gogh' is slightly different as it focuses more on the human side of Van Gogh than the artist one. The movie revolves around Gogh in his last days of life. Jacques Dutronc's portrayal of the character is emotional yet realistic, making the viewers empathetic to the genius painter. He won the 1992 César Award for Best Actor for his nuanced performance in this movie.

Willem Dafoe (At Eternity's Gate): The Julian Schnabel directorial venture 'At Eternity's Gate' is an incredible depiction of Van Gogh in his final days of life. Willem Dafoe went through a lot of preparations for this role and even learned painting in the style of Gogh. The way he portrayed the psychological crisis of the painter is indeed commendable.

The list also includes some other actors like Tony Curran (Doctor Who), Andy Serkis (Power Of Art), Alexander Barnett (The Eyes Of Van Gogh) and others.