Staande en liggende koe 1650

"Staande en liggende koe" is an etching by Dutch Golden Age painter Paulus Potter, created in 1650. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Potter's mastery of animal depiction. The etching features two cows, one standing and the other lying down, rendered with remarkable detail and realism. Potter's use of delicate lines and subtle shading captures the texture of the cows' fur and the rugged landscape. This piece is a testament to Potter's skill and passion for portraying the natural world.