Standing Cow (Cow with a Crumpled Horn)

Paulus Potter

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a cow in a pastoral landscape. The cow is shown with crosshatching for texture and musculature details on its flank and neck. Its head is slightly lowered, with shadow details rendered intricately. Beside the cow are vegetation and a fallen tree log. The background includes open fields with a small structure in the distance. The line work is precise and detailed, adding to the rustic and serene atmosphere.