A Cow Standing and Another Lying Down

Paulus Potter

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view from ground level of two cows in a field. One cow is standing on the left, looking at the viewer, while the other is reclining on the grass to the right. The horizon is near the top with faint indications of a distant landscape. The illustration is detailed with fine linework using hatching and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark contrasts.