Paard en een koe bij een boom 1635 - 1654

This pencil drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Paulus Potter, titled "Paard en een koe bij een boom", showcases the artist's talent for capturing the nuances of animal forms. The drawing features a horse and a cow standing in a field beneath a tree, with a distant cityscape visible in the background. Potter's precise and detailed rendering of the animals' musculature and the texture of their coats exemplifies his mastery of the medium. Though a small drawing, the artwork's composition and the artist's careful attention to detail create a sense of depth and realism, giving viewers a glimpse into the beauty of the natural world. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.