Paulus Potter
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Paulus Potter (bapt. Nov 20, 1625, Enkhuizen - bur. Jan 17, 1654, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter specializing in animals and landscapes.
Potter studied painting with his father Pieter Potter in Enkhuizen. 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 and Amalia of Solms-Braunfels, a member of the stadholders family, he left for Amsterdam. He was invited by Nicolaes Tulp, who was impressed by his civilized behavior and politeness. He died in 1654, 28 years old, of tuberculosis. In a short time he succeeded to produce about a hundred paintings, working continuously. His most famous painting is in The Hague in the Mauritshuis, called "The bull"".
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