IDENTITY
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Religion / Bible
Work Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:10 is a biblical passage. An exhortation to undertake whatever one has to do with full effort because the opportunity for work, knowledge and planning belongs to mortal life. The verse emphasizes energetic action within the limits imposed by death.
Evidence Summary
The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Bible
Work
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Years / Period
7 Sep 1877
Van Gogh Relation
Quoted / Copied
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
7 Sep 1877 — Letter 130
Quoted / Copied · Quoted / alluded to
The scholarly notes identify Ecclesiastes 9:10 in Van Gogh's wording.
Response: The passage belongs to his Amsterdam-period devotional reflection on calling, poverty and work.
Connection: No visual-art connection inferred from this occurrence.
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