The song "Vincent" by Don McLean is a tribute to the artist Vincent Van Gogh. It describes several of Van Gogh's paintings, including his famous work "Starry Night." McLean wrote the song after learning that Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime and struggled with mental illness and depression, ultimately dying by suicide at age 37. The song reflects on Van Gogh's suffering and hope that others would understand his genius, though he was not recognized during his lifetime.