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Paulus Potter

Born 1625 Died 1654 Works span 1642–1653

Frühes Leben und Familiärer Hintergrund Geburt und Taufe: Paulus Potter wurde am 20. November 1625 in Enkhuizen, Niederlande, geboren und am selben Tag getauft. Künstlerfamilie: Er stammte aus einer Familie mit künstlerischen Neigungen. Sein Vater, Pieter Symonsz Potter, war ein Maler, der sich auf verzierte Lederwandbehänge und Genreszenen spezialisiert hatte. Seine Mutter, Aaltje Paulusdr Bartsius, war mit dem Maler Willem Bartsiu…

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1642

first work

1653

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Paulus Potter's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Paulus Potter's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.