Vincent Van Gogh painted his last work, Tree Roots, in his final hours before committing suicide. The painting's location in Auvers-sur-Oise has sparked a legal battle over ownership between the homeowners, the Serlingers, and the village mayor, Mézières, who argues it should be public land. A court ruled in favor of the Serlingers, but the mayor plans to continue her legal fight. The painting's location was identified by researcher Wouter van der Veen through a postcard, revealing insights into Van Gogh's last moments.