Paulus Potter  was a Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for his evocative animal scenes set in tranquil landscapes. He died young, but his legacy endures through works like The Young Bull, which revolutionized the genre of pastoral painting. His most famous painting, The Young Bull (1647), is celebrated for its lifelike detail and scale, housed in the Mauritshuis Museum.

Potter’s work blends realism with poetic serenity, portraying cows, horses, and rural life with emotional depth.

Potter produced around 100 paintings, many of which shaped the Dutch tradition of animal painting. His works are admired for their gentle atmosphere, naturalistic textures, and often reflecting harmony between man and nature.

The Young Bull original dimensions;  235.5 cm × 339 cm (92.7 in × 133 in)