The Starry Night was a celebrated work of art by 19th century Earth painter Vincent van Gogh.
History and specifics[]
The physical painting's extreme value was due partly to its intangible nature as an original artwork, rather than from its component materials or copyable image. (Last Unicorn RPG module: Raiders, Renegades & Rogues)
In 2366, rarities collector Kivas Fajo owned The Starry Night, at least according to main computer records aboard the USS Enterprise-D. (TNG episode: "The Most Toys")
- His collection was auctioned off after his arrest, which presumably included The Starry Night, according to DS9 - Millennium novel: The Fall of Terok Nor.
Legacy[]
When Q asked Spock for nine reasons to save humanity from an approaching asteroid in 1999, he cited painting The Starry Night third, following writing the Magna Carta and inventing the abacus. (ST audiobook: Spock vs. Q)
In 2368, an amnesiac Kristin regarded an incomplete painting on an easel that resembled The Starry Night. She was surprised that she recognized the painting and van Gogh's name, but not her own. (TNG - Strange New Worlds V short story: "Kristin's Conundrum")
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References[]
- TNG episode: "The Most Toys"
- ST audiobook: Spock vs. Q
- TNG - Strange New Worlds V short story: "Kristin's Conundrum"
- Last Unicorn RPG module: Raiders, Renegades & Rogues
External links[]
- The Starry Night article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- The Starry Night article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.