Het Puttertje: The Goldfinch
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Carel Fabritius's Het Puttertje: The Goldfinch into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Goldfinch (1654) by Carel Fabritius is a luminous, intimate masterpiece that captures a chained songbird with startling immediacy. Painted on a small oak panel (33.5 × 22.8 cm), the trompe-l’œil effect renders the goldfinch startlingly three-dimensional, its delicate feathers brushed with soft textures against a warm, textured ochre wall. A subdued light caresses the bird’s russet breast and black-tipped wings, while the chain—tethering it to a wooden feeding box—adds a poignant note of captivity. Fabritius, a pupil of Rembrandt and an influence on Vermeer, bridges Baroque emotional depth with proto-Impressionist light studies. This work, one of his few surviving paintings, reflects Dutch Golden Age fascination with nature and symbolism (the goldfinch represented resilience and基督受难). Tragically, Fabritius died weeks after completing it in the Delft gunpowder explosion, making the painting an eerie testament to fleeting beauty.
For decor, The Goldfinch’s warm tones and contemplative mood suit a study, reading nook, or office where its quiet brilliance can shine. Hang it against earthy neutrals (taupe, olive) or deep blues to amplify its golden hues, ideally in natural light. A 1:1 scale replica (30cm height) works above a desk or shelf, paired with minimalist frames in walnut or matte black. Style it alongside understated textures—linen cushions, terracotta pottery—or Dutch-inspired still-life prints for thematic cohesion. Larger spaces could layer it within a salon-style wall, balanced by botanical sketches. Avoid overwhelming the piece with bright colors; let its delicate realism command attention as a meditative focal point.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
