Herdsmen with their cattle — After Paulus Potter

After Paulus Potter. Painted 1651.

Paulus Potter (1625 - 1654). Herdsmen with their cattle, 1651 Paulus Potter, whose specialty was animals, portrayed cows, goats and sheep in precise and accurate detail. Here he has placed them against a hilly background. This was unusual for Potter, who generally painted flat Dutch landscapes. The hill on the left has a special function within the composition. Together with the tree on the right, it creates the effect of stage wings, adding depth to the composition. Purchased in 1808, from the collection of G. van der Pot van Groeneveld (Rotterdam).

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 97.5 × 81 cm

Print: 97.5 × 81 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026072. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.