Madame Roulin | Vincent van Gogh

Madame Roulin Rocking the Cradle (La Berceuse) (1889) by Vincent van Gogh is a tender portrait of Augustine Roulin, the wife of Van Gogh’s friend and postman Joseph Roulin. Depicted seated against a vibrant, decorative background, she holds a rope symbolising a cradle, embodying maternal care and warmth. Van Gogh’s bold use of colour and rhythmic brushstrokes imbue the painting with emotional depth and a sense of harmony. The artwork is part of a series celebrating family and domestic life. Use the design tools to add custom text or personalise the image.