A Spaniel by Paulus Potter. A detailed painting of a brown and white spaniel dog standing in a field, with a hunter on horseback visible in the distant background.

A Spaniel

Paulus Potter

1653 · Oil Paint, Panel

An exquisite 17th-century animal portrait featuring a spaniel with finely rendered fur and a soulful expression.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Library
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Created in 1653 by Dutch Master Paulus Potter, this painting is a testament to the artist's renowned skill in animal portraiture. The work focuses on a spaniel in the foreground, characterized by meticulous brushwork that captures the texture of its coat, while the background hints at a hunting scene under a soft, overcast sky typical of the Dutch Golden Age.