Equestrian & Animals
Four Cows in a Meadow
Paulus Potter
A classic 17th-century Dutch pastoral painting depicting cattle at rest in a sun-drenched meadow.
The Steer
Paulus Potter
1649 · Oakwood
A dignified Dutch Golden Age depiction of cattle set against a sweeping, atmospheric landscape.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1649, this work by Paulus Potter demonstrates his exceptional ability to capture the character and physicality of livestock. The central steer is rendered with meticulous detail, positioned against a vast, atmospheric Dutch sky that adds a sense of grandeur to the quiet pastoral scene.
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