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Art work appreciation: Madonna of the Partridges by Van Dyke. Catherine II acquired it. Would you like to tell me about this painting? -Please, tell me. See the calm and serenity around the Madonna and Joseph. - Joseph, yes. God protects them. There is no doubt about His unseen presence. The apple tree represents life. Sunflowers stand for piety. On the upper right, partridges symbolize frivolity. - They're flying away. Partridges. Angels dance and play. So many other symbols that we can only guess about. === Eternal people. So, live on. Live on. You'll outlive them all.