Timeline · 1625 Born

Born this day: Paulus Potter

Birth · 1625

Paulus Potter, a Dutch painter, was born on November 20, 1625. He is known for his landscapes featuring animals, often depicted from a low vantage point, and created around 100 paintings before his death. His notable works include Cows in a Meadow near a Farm and Orpheus and the Animals.

Potter's brief but prolific career left a lasting impact on Dutch Golden Age painting.

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