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The Bull by Paulus   Potter, 1647

The Bull

Paulus Potter

Paulus Potter was a Dutch Baroque painter known for his detailed and lifelike depictions of animals and landscapes. His most famous work, The Bull, is celebrated for its realism and monumental portrayal of animals, making him a key figure in Dutch animal painting.

Paulus Potter created The Bull in 1647. It is now part of the collection at Mauritshuis in Netherlands.

Year
1647
Style
Romanticism
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
235.5x339cm

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