Alright, Wu Tang. Today we're going to steal a magnificent artwork.
Wu Tang
Sounds exciting! What kind of artwork is it this time, boss?
Hercules
We're going after a painting called 'Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers' by Vincent van Gogh.
Wu Tang
Vincent van Gogh? Who's that?
Hercules
Van Gogh was a famous Dutch painter. 'Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers' is part of a series of paintings he made.
Wu Tang
What's the painting about?
Hercules
It's a still life painting of a bouquet of sunflowers in a vase. Van Gogh made two sets of these paintings, with the first set showing the flowers lying on the ground, and the second set showing them in a vase.
Wu Tang
Why did he make two sets?
Hercules
Van Gogh wanted to impress his friend Paul Gauguin, who acquired two of the paintings from the first set. Then, he hoped to welcome Gauguin and show him the second set, which he prepared as part of the decoration for his home in Arles.
Wu Tang
I see. What happened next?
Hercules
Well, unfortunately, Gauguin left before seeing the second set, so Van Gogh included the paintings in an exhibit in Brussels called Les XX.
Wu Tang
Wow, it's so interesting! I never knew all these things about art.
Hercules
That's the beauty of art. There's always something new to learn and appreciate.
Bob
Hold it right there, you art thieves!
Hercules
Oh no, it's Bob! Quick, Wu Tang, run!
Wu Tang
Ugh, always getting caught! I can't believe I follow this boss.
Hercules
Hey, it's not my fault I have such great taste in art! Let's get out of here!
