Plafondschildering met allegorische voorstelling van de Avond c. 1666 - 1695

Theodoor van der Schuer’s *Plafondschildering met allegorische voorstelling van de Avond* (c. 1666-1695) is a large-scale oil-on-canvas ceiling painting. It is an allegory of evening, depicted as a winged woman in a pink dress with a crown of leaves, holding a torch and surrounded by cherubs and other figures. The central figure, symbolizing the coming of night, flies over clouds that obscure the sky, creating a sense of the fading light. The painting's grandeur and use of allegorical figures were characteristic of the Baroque style, popular in the 17th century. This piece is an excellent example of van der Schuer's work and the allegorical style of painting during the late Baroque period.