The Goddess Ceres in a Dutch Costume 1634 - 1688

"The Goddess Ceres in a Dutch Costume" is an oil-on-canvas painting by Philips Koninck, a Dutch Golden Age painter, completed between 1634 and 1688. The painting depicts the Roman goddess Ceres dressed in Dutch clothing, holding a candle and looking at a woman and child who are standing in front of a doorway. The painting is currently on display at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, Denmark. Koninck's work is often characterized by its realistic depiction of light and shadow, which he uses to create a sense of depth and atmosphere, and his use of naturalism.