1649
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The cow lying down near a tree is a 1649 by Paulus Potter, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a cow lying on its side in a grassy field. The animal’s fur is detailed with short strokes, and its horns curve backward. Trees with bare branches surround the cow, and the ground looks uneven with patches of dirt and small plants. The artist focused on the cow’s calm, heavy body and the rough texture of the land. This style was common in Dutch art of the time. Look up Paulus Potter to see how he made animals look so real.
Paulus Potter (Dutch pronunciation: ; 20 November 1625 (baptised) – 17 January 1654 (buried)) was a Dutch painter who specialized in landscapes featuring animals, often from a low vantage point.
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