mauritshuis-museum: The Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius, 1654, Mauritshuis MuseumA goldfinch is sitting on its feeder, chained by its foot. Goldfinches were popular pets, as they could be taught tricks like drawing water from a bowl with a miniature bucket.

mauritshuis-museum: The Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius, 1654, Mauritshuis MuseumA goldfinch is sitting on its feeder, chained by its foot. Goldfinches were popular pets, as they could be taught tricks like drawing water from a bowl with a miniature bucket.

mauritshuis-museum: The Goldfinch, Carel Fabritius, 1654, Mauritshuis MuseumA goldfinch