Standing Cow (Cow with a Crumpled Horn) 1650

“Standing Cow” (Cow with a Crumpled Horn) is an etching by Dutch Golden Age painter Paulus Potter. The print, created in 1650, features a detailed depiction of a standing cow with a crumpled horn, showcasing Potter's mastery of animal anatomy and his meticulous attention to detail. The cow's musculature is rendered with precision, highlighting the animal's strength and vitality. The background, featuring a log and a distant landscape, adds depth and context to the scene. Potter, renowned for his animal portraits, produced this etching during his short but prolific career.