Vincent van Gogh vs Michelangelo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Vincent van Gogh Netherlands · 1853–1890 53% · #12 in the world
- Michelangelo Italy · 1475–1564 47% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Vincent van Gogh over Michelangelo by just 53% to 47%. Vincent van Gogh is #12 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 5 from the Netherlands. Michelangelo is #18, and #4 of the 13 from Italy.
Side by side
| Vincent van Gogh | Michelangelo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #18 |
| Country | Netherlands | Italy |
| Lived | 1853–1890 | 1475–1564 |