The favourite is, of course, No.

1134, for its adorable Baby, whose natural charm atones for its theatrical Mother.
On the other side of the door is No.

1129, the perfect "Madonna del Cardellino" of Raphael, so called from the goldfinch that the little boys are caressing.

This, one is forced to consider one of the perfect pictures of the world, even though others may communicate more pleasure.

The landscape is so exquisite and the mild sweetness of the whole work so complete; and yet, although the technical mastery is almost thrilling, the "Madonna del Pozzo" by Andrea del Sarto's friend Franciabigio, close by--No.