The Goldfinch. Small, ordinary and world-famous. The little bird Carel Fabritius painted in 1654 has captivated the world for centuries. What is it that makes this bird so attractive? Remarkably, the painting survived the devastating Delft gunpowder explosion of 1654, which claimed the artist's life just months after he completed it. Created as a trompe-l'œil ("deceive the eye"), The Goldfinch is so lifelike that it might be mistaken for a real bird. A recycled tote bag inspired by a masterpice of the Dutch Golden Age. The Goldfinch, 1654 by Carel Fabritius © Mauritshuis, The Hague
The Goldfinch. Small, ordinary and world-famous. The little bird Carel Fabritius painted in 1654 has captivated the world for centuries. What is it that makes this bird so attractive? Remarkably, the painting survived the devastating Delft gunpowder explosion of 1654, which claimed the artist's life just months after he completed it. Created as a trompe-l'œil ("deceive the eye"), The Goldfinch is so lifelike that it might be mistaken for a real bird. A recycled tote bag inspired by a masterpice of the Dutch Golden Age. The Goldfinch, 1654 by Carel Fabritius © Mauritshuis, The Hague