Resting Horse 

"Resting Horse" is a simple yet striking graphite drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Paulus Potter. The work depicts a horse in repose, its body drawn with meticulous detail. The artist captures the animal's musculature and texture, creating a sense of both power and tranquility. Potter's keen observation of nature is evident in the delicate rendering of the grass surrounding the horse, lending a sense of depth and realism to the composition. The drawing, despite its small size, showcases Potter's talent for capturing animal anatomy and capturing the essence of the subject. This drawing likely served as a study for a larger work.