God Appearing to Abraham at Sichem — Paulus Potter

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Artist: Paulus Potter
Date: 1642

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Paulus Potter

Paulus Potter, a Dutch Golden Age painter, captured the vibrant lives of animals with an unparalleled intimacy, despite his tragically short career.

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