Two Cows on a Hill 1648

"Two Cows on a Hill" is a small but striking oil painting by Dutch artist Paulus Potter, created in 1648. This work exemplifies Potter's mastery of animal portraiture, capturing the bovine subjects with remarkable detail and realism. The cows are depicted in a landscape setting, with a vast, cloudy sky dominating the composition. This piece showcases Potter's signature style, known for its meticulous attention to detail and the depiction of animals in their natural environment. The painting is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, and is considered a significant example of Dutch Golden Age art.