1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Cows Seen from Behind is a 1650 ink by Paulus Potter, a Baroque work, depicting Cattle, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two cows standing side by side with their backs to us. The cow on the left has a dark coat. The one on the right is light with a white face. Paulus Potter wasn’t just a cattle painter. He made animals feel alive with quiet details. The muscles under their hides look ready to twitch. Look next at 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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