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The Milkmaid by Paulus Potter

The Milkmaid

Paulus Potter·1648

Historical Context

The Milkmaid is a Baroque painting by Paulus Potter, created in 1648. The work is held in Staatliches Museum Schwerin.

Technical Analysis

This work demonstrates Paulus Potter's command of Baroque-era painting technique.

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Baroque
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