Tea Towel, Fabritius, The Goldfinch
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Cufflinks, Carel Fabritius, Goldfinch
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Pouch, Fabritius, The Goldfinch
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Pill box , Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius
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Poster Mini A3, Sunflowers , Vincent van Gogh
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Kaleidoscope, Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius
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Artist Journal, Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius
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File Sheet A4, Fabritius, The Goldfinch
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Poster 50x70 cm, Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius
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Mini Poster A3, Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius
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Postcard, Carel Fabritius, Goldfinch
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Sketchbook, Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius
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Glass Dome, Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius
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Fridge Magnet, SQ, The Goldfinch, Fabritius
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Carel Fabritius (1622-1654) is generally considered Rembrandt's most talented student, and even Vincent van Gogh expressed his admiration for him. Fabritius excelled in painting history paintings, portraits, still lifes and cityscapes. His interest in light, perspective and trompe l'oeil made him one of the pioneers of the Delft school, of which Johannes Vermeer is the best-known representative.
Unfortunately, Fabritius's promising painting career came to an abrupt end in 1654, when he died in the explosion of the powder magazine in Delft. This tragic event probably resulted in the loss of some of his work. Only about fifteen paintings and a dozen drawings have been preserved to date.
The Goldfinch
One of his well-known works is The Goldfinch. The panel depicts a goldfinch sitting on a pole in front of its feeder, to which it is attached by a chain. In this work of art, Fabritius' talent for trompe-l'oeil painting comes strongly to the fore.
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