Paulus Potter | |
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 Portrait of Paulus Potter (1654) by Bartholomeus van der Helst | |
| Born | 20 November 1625 (baptised) |
| Died | 17 January 1654 (buried) Amsterdam, Dutch Republic |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Education | Pieter Symonsz Potter |
| Known for | Painting |
Paulus Potter (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpʌulʏs ˈpɔtər]; 20 November 1625 (baptised) – 17 January 1654 (buried)) was a Dutch painter who specialized in animals within landscapes, usually with a low vantage point.
Before Potter died of tuberculosis at the age of 28 he succeeded in producing about 100 paintings, working continuously.