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Madonna of the Goldfinch | Raphael | 1505 Gaetano Gandolfi is a monumental painting depictingAbout the artwork: "Madonna of the Goldfinch" by Raphael is a sublime portrayal of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus and John the Baptist as a child, accompanied by a goldfinch. Painted around 1505 1506, this masterpiece captures a moment of tender interaction between the figures, with Mary gently holding the infant Jesus as he reaches out to touch the goldfinch. The painting exudes a sense of grace and serenity, with the figures depicted in