The Goldfinch Fabritius reproduction, hand-painted in oil on canvas
The Goldfinch (Het puttertje) is a painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Carel Fabritius of a life-sized chained goldfinch. The goldfinch was a popular pet, and could be taught simple tricks.
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- All our Van Gogh reproductions are hand-painted in oil on canvas. You will not only see, but also feel and smell the brush strokes. Just like the original Van Gogh paintings.
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About this painting
The Goldfinch by Carel Fabritius replica in oil on canvas
Van Gogh Studio in Amsterdam offers painted oil reproductions of Dutch Golden Age masterpieces. "The Goldfinch" by Carel Fabritius is a small yet captivating work, celebrated for its realism, light, and emotional subtlety — a quiet jewel of 17th-century Dutch art.Stillness, light, and quiet presence
Painted in 1654, just before Fabritius's untimely death in the Delft gunpowder explosion, "The Goldfinch" shows a delicate bird chained to its perch. The simple subject is transformed by Fabritius’s masterful use of light, shadow, and perspective — creating an almost lifelike presence that feels timeless and intimate.Poetry in restraint
Unlike many grand Baroque compositions, "The Goldfinch" is humble in scale and subject — yet profound in its effect. The work reflects a deep sensitivity to life and fragility, capturing a moment that hovers between freedom and confinement. Its influence can be felt in both historical and contemporary art and literature.Buy a painted reproduction of Fabritius’s The Goldfinch
The original painting is part of the collection of the Mauritshuis in The Hague. With our painted oil reproduction, you can enjoy this quiet and moving masterpiece in your own space.We’re confident this timeless work will bring subtle beauty and reflection to your home — and if not, we offer a full money-back guarantee.
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- Artwork reproduced
- The Goldfinch
- Reproduction artist
- Van Gogh Studio
- Original artist
- Carel Fabritius
- Technique
- Painted entirely by hand
- Material
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 33,5 x 22,8 cm / 13.2 x 9 inch, 67 x 45,6 cm / 26.4 x 19 inch, 134 x 91,2 cm / 52.7 x 35.9 inch
- Orientation
- Portrait
- Overall dimensions
- Painting dimensions plus additional unpainted canvas on all sides for stretching
- Frame
- Unframed. The painting is shipped rolled in a tube
- Style
- Dutch Golden Age
- Subject
- Goldfinch chained to its perch against a pale wall
- Date of original artwork
- 1654
- Condition reproduction
- New
- Certificate of authenticity
- Included