1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Cow Standing and Another Lying Down is a 1650 ink by Paulus Potter, a Baroque work, depicting Cattle, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a cow standing tall with another lying down in a field. The work is small but packed with detail. The standing cow’s ribs show through its skin, and the grass looks soft underfoot. Paulus Potter was famous for animal paintings. He often made them feel alive—not just objects. His etchings show the same care. For more like this, look up Potter, Paulus.
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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