This catalogue documents the exhibit, "Drama Surrounded by Splendor," which first appeared at the Rimini Meeting, to mark the 200 year anniversary of Jean-François Millet's birthday, in 2014. The exhibit delves into the theme of men and women at work in Millet's paintings. With lush illustrations and quotations from the painter, this catalogue offers art lovers a rich overview of Millet's work and also highlights his artistic and paternal influence on Vincent Van Gogh's work.