Bishop's Mill (Vincent van Gogh) - Etten-Leur
The Bisschopsmolen in Etten Leur is a historic watermill that dates back to the Middle Ages. It was named after the bishop of Breda, who once owned it. The mill stood along the river Mark and was used for centuries as a grain mill, serving local farmers. Over time, it lost its function due to industrial developments.
During his Brabant period, Vincent van Gogh made many sketches and paintings of mills. In the spring of 1881, he likely drew mill De Weltevreden on the Roosendaalseweg, which was demolished in 1974.
In a letter to his brother Theo, written in late May 1881, Vincent describes this scene in detail:
“I’m making my studies fairly large, like the ones you saw during your visit. For example, I drew a hut at the Heike and also that shed with the mossy roof on the Roosendaalse road they call the Protestant barn. You might remember what I mean. Then there’s the mill across the field and the elm trees by the cemetery.”
Since 14 December 2017, the painting Collse Watermolen has been on display at the Noordbrabants Museum in Den Bosch.
Bishop's Mill (Vincent van Gogh)
Bisschopsmolenstraat 235
4876 AM
Etten-Leur
Contact details
E: etten-leur@stappen-shoppen.nl
W: https://ettenleur.stappen-shoppen.nl/
Temporarily closed due to restoration work.
