Schildering horend bij een plafond c. 1666 - 1695

Theodor van der Schuer's "Schildering horend bij een plafond" (c. 1666-1695) is a ceiling painting featuring four putti, or cherubs, surrounding a radiating sun. The central sun and the radiating rays are likely symbolic of divine light. The cherubs are rendered with detailed realism, and their energetic poses bring a sense of motion to the composition. The intricate gilded scrollwork framing the cherubs adds a sense of opulence and grandeur, typical of the Baroque style. The painting is likely meant to be a decorative element within an interior space.