Van Gogh's paintings are of high value because:

A. his work had a major influence on subsequent artists.
B. there are a limited number of his paintings.
C. he plays a large role in Western art history.
D. his paintings allow the viewer to feel a connection with the artist himself.
E. All of these answers are correct.

E
Although van Gogh's art was known by few people while he was alive, he is credited posthumously with impacting generations of artists and contributing to the development of modern art.