Paulus Potter
Paulus Potter (1625 - January 17, 1654) was a Dutch painter specializing
in animals and landscapes.
He was born in Enkhuizen, and studied painting with his father
Pieter Potter. He lived for a few years in The Hague where he met
his wife and was introduced in the Dutch elite. After disagreements
with fellow painters, he left for Amsterdam. He died in 1654, 28
years old, having produced about a hundred paintings.
|