5672191 The Cat and the Goldfinches, 19th; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Goldfinches are little birds often spotted in religious paintings, especially the ones representing the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus. The religious symbolism is cast aside here, and replaced by a naive yet charming realism in this mountain-view. However, a gruesome scene is about to take place: the cat, all quivering whiskers, is watching the innocent birds- undoubtedly thinking about his next snack.); Universal History Archive/UIG; out of copyright.