A peek at Potter - Investigating The Bull

The restoration of the iconic painting The Bull by Paulus Potter is done. In this Art Story we delve into all the ins and outs behind this legenda(i)ry painting.

Abbie and Jolijn

Conservators

Lieve Boiten

Educator

Arjan en Gisbert

Bird watchers

For the last years, The Bull had its own private lab within the museum. There, it was restored alongside Farmer Teun and the other animals.

Abbie and Jolijn have examined, cleaned, and repaired the painting. Now The Bull is shining bright again!

So, why exactly was the painting restored? Discover it in this introductory video.

A fresh perspective

The painting is absolutely massive! Especially for young children visiting our museum. We asked a few young museum experts what they find particularly special about The Bull. Which animals stand out? What details are there to discover? And what would they do if they could step into the painting?

A masterpiece from The Hague

Paulus Potter, born in Enkhuizen, painted his famous bull 350 years ago, right here in The Hague. His old studio is just a 15-minute walk from our museum. Take a look inside his old house together with Lieve.

Discover the tiniest details Time to explore!

If you want to discover every detail of The Bull yourself, simply dive into the painting! Look for the hairs on Farmer Teun's shoulders. Notice how the fleece of the freshly shorn sheep is painted. And can you find all the flies?