1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bull is a 1650 ink by Paulus Potter, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a bull standing sideways. Light and dark lines create his strong body. His head turns to face us. Paulus Potter made many animal pictures in the 1600s. Farmers saw bulls as wealth and power. This one looks proud and calm in his space. His lines and shadows feel real. See how the fur stands out? Look up Potter, Paulus to see more like it.
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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