battles in greek mythology

Van Gogh began his work relying on the Dutch Masters. He was intrigued by the Masters' ability to have fun with shadow and lightweight. He also found an association in the painting of common events and/or people. For instance, The Potato Eaters captures a small grouping of peasants sitting yourself down for any meal. The painting is dark, yet, light radiates from your faces. If it's not something you've experienced yourself, no doubt you've run into people who find themselves bitter about past experiences or missed opportunities and should not appear to stop talking about them. It's hardly nuclear physics to believe that they are not doing themselves worthwhile should they be constantly looking back.