Four Young Bulls in a Meadow — History & Facts
Paulus Potter was the first painter to give Dutch cattle a leading role in his work. In this painting, four young bulls 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.
More Artworks by Paulus Potter
The Bull
Paulus Potter
Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow
Paulus Potter
Landscape with cattle and a woman cleaning a bucket by a stream
Paulus Potter
A Landscape with a Herd of Pigs, The Swineherd Conversing with Another Man
Paulus Potter
Cows in a Meadow near a Farm
Paulus Potter
Cows Reflected in the Water
Paulus Potter
Two Horses in a Meadow near a Gate
Paulus Potter
A herdsman’s hut
Paulus Potter
Hinnikend paard
Paulus Potter
A Farrier’s Shop
Paulus Potter
