一隻獵犬

Paulus Potter

1653

一隻獵犬 by Paulus Potter, 1653

Paulus Potter, usually famous for painting cows that take up the entire canvas, shrinks his scale for this intimate 1653 portrait of a spaniel. The dog stands with noble alertness, his feathery coat rendered in meticulous detail, while a hunting party on horseback plays a tiny supporting role in the distance. It’s a delightful glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age, proving that even man's best friend was worthy of a master's brush.

Technique
Oil painting
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