Created:
Movement:
1650
Baroque
key Notes:
Pastoral Realism, Monumental Animal Portraiture
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Dimensions:
Plate: 10.8 × 14.7 cm (4 5/16 × 5 13/16 in.); Sheet: 11.5 × 15.2 cm (4 9/16 × 6 in.)
medium:
Etching on cream laid paper
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The Bull by Paulus Potter

The Bull, created in 1650 by Paulus Potter, is an exemplary work of etching on cream laid paper. Potter, a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age, is renowned for his detailed and realistic depictions of animals. This particular piece reflects his mastery in capturing the essence and vitality of bovine subjects, a theme prevalent in his oeuvre. Potter's work is significant for its contribution to the genre of animal painting, elevating it to a level of importance previously reserved for historical and religious subjects. His ability to infuse life into his etchings has left a lasting impact on the portrayal of animals in art. Potter's career, though tragically short due to his untimely death at the age of 28, remains influential in the study of 17th-century Dutch art.

Description of the work:

The Bull by Paulus Potter

The Bull, created by Paulus Potter in 1650, is an etching on cream laid paper that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's attention to realistic detail and pastoral themes. The artwork depicts a robust bull in a rural setting, showcasing Potter's skill in capturing the essence of animal life with precision and naturalism.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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The Bull