Four Cows in a Meadow by Paulus Potter. A grouping of four cows—one white and brown spotted, two brown, and one resting—stands in a grassy pasture under a cloudy sky.

Four Cows in a Meadow

Paulus Potter

1651 · Oil Paint, Panel

A classic 17th-century Dutch pastoral painting depicting cattle at rest in a sun-drenched meadow.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with rich warm-brown color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1651 by the Dutch master Paulus Potter, this work captures a serene moment of rural life. The composition features meticulously rendered cattle set against a soft, atmospheric sky, epitomizing the Golden Age's celebration of the natural landscape and agricultural heritage.

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