Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow

Paulus Potter

Created:
Movement:
1647
Baroque
key Notes:
Pastoral Realism, Animal Portraiture
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Dimensions:
49.5 × 37.2 cm (19 1/2 × 14 3/4 in.); Framed: 70.2 × 58.1 × 4.5 cm (27 5/8 × 22 7/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
medium:
Oil on panel
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
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Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow by Paulus Potter

Paulus Potter (1625–1654) was a Dutch painter renowned for his detailed depictions of animals, particularly cattle, within pastoral landscapes. Created in 1647, Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow exemplifies Potter's skill in capturing the serene and bucolic essence of rural life through the medium of oil on panel. This work is significant for its meticulous attention to the anatomy and texture of the animals, reflecting the artist's keen observation and dedication to realism. Potter's paintings are often celebrated for their contribution to the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by a flourishing of art, culture, and economic prosperity in the Netherlands. Despite his short life, Potter's oeuvre had a lasting impact on the genre of animal painting, influencing subsequent generations of artists. His ability to imbue simple rural scenes with a sense of tranquility and dignity remains a hallmark of his artistic legacy.

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Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow by Paulus Potter

Created in 1647, this oil on panel painting by Paulus Potter exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's attention to pastoral scenes, capturing the serene presence of livestock in a natural setting. The artwork is noted for its meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of animals, characteristic of Potter's style.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow