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Four Cows in a Meadow  1651

by Paulus Potter

Paulus Potter was the first painter to give Dutch cattle a leading role in his work. In this painting, four cows
stand out sharply against a cloudy grey sky. Their heavy bodies cast dark shadows. The sinewy animals appear even more impressive because of Potter’s low vantage point.
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Courtesy of Rijksmuseum