Paulus potter was the first painter to give dutch cattle the leading role in his work. In this painting they are
four cows. They stand out sharply against the dark cloudy sky. Their heavy bodies cast dark shadows. The sinewy beasts are also so impressive because potter chose a low viewpoint. Object Type: painting. Genre: animal art. Date: 1651. Dimensions: drager Height: 25 cm (9.8 in) drager Width: 30 cm (11.8 in). Medium: oil on panel. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Vier koeien in de wei Rijksmuseum SK-C-206
