Two Fighting Bulls (by Paulus Potter) Stone Coaster

This design features an ilustration by the Dutch artist Paulus Potter (1625–1654), who specialised in depicting animals. This artwork shows two bulls fighting with each other. They are locking horns aggressively in order to compete for dominance. Fights between bulls often involve headbutts and body blows. The artist has clearly observed the beasts from close quarters, since he depicts their physical form so clearly, such as their hooves, shaggy fur, long tails, lowered heads and wide eyes.