Two Cows Seen from Behind by Paulus Potter

Two Cows Seen from Behind 1650

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"Two Cows Seen from Behind" is an etching by Paulus Potter, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his detailed animal studies. Created in 1650, the artwork depicts two cows in a rural setting, one standing and the other lying down. Potter's mastery of light and shadow is evident in the depiction of the cows' musculature and texture. This piece exemplifies Potter's contribution to the genre of animal painting, a popular subject matter during the Dutch Golden Age, which celebrated everyday life and the beauty of the natural world.