human
What picture did he purchase that is worthy of such comment?
gpt
It is called the Madonna of the Lamp by some bird named Raphael, last name not mentioned, replied the young heathen cheerfully.
human
What's all this about Monte Carlo to-morrow?
gpt
The Madonna of the Lamp! I exclaimed.
human
Why, Alicia, child, that is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It was done in Italy, hundreds of years ago, by one of the greatest artists that ever lived. The extraordinary part of such a sale is that any private individual should own it. Its proper place is a museum. I am surprised it ever got out of Italy. They have a strict law which prohibits any important works of art from being taken out of the country, you know.
gpt
I do not know, said Alicia.
human
But you'd think they'd be glad to get such a price for a thing as old as that, wouldn't you? Now if it was an original by Gibson or Christy----