Group of Deer in a Forest

Paulus Potter, 1647

By varying the pressure he put on the black chalk while drawing, Potter introduced a surprising amount of depth and movement into this scene. The two fighting stags in the middle of the drawing virtually jump off the paper. This draws attention away from the bawdy detail at the right. This kind of drollery would have amused people in the 17th century.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-1931-179
  • Dimensionsheight 241 mm x width 319 mm
  • Physical characteristicsblack chalk

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Group of Deer in a Forest

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1931-179


Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): Paulus Potter

  • Dating

    1647

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    black chalk

  • Dimensions

    height 241 mm x width 319 mm


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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1931

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