Who painted “Statue of Ceres”?

“Statue of Ceres” was painted by Frans Snyders in 1615. Where to see it: Hermitage Museum.

What to look for

Baroque: Renaissance painting is calmer and evenly lit; Rococo after it is lighter, paler and playful. Dutch Golden Age painting is the Protestant, everyday side of the same century.

Frans Snyders or Frans Snijders (11 November 1579 – 19 August 1657) was a Flemish painter of animals, hunting scenes, market scenes, and still lifes. A versatile artist, his works depict all sorts of foods, utensils, and tableware and wide assortment of animals. Wikipedia

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More by Frans Snyders

“The Fruit Garland”, 1616
“The Lion and the Mouse”
“The Fable of Fox and Heron”, 1635
“Three Monkeys Stealing Fruit”, 1645
“Diana Returning from the Hunt”, 1617
“Deer Hunt”, 1624
“Bird's Concert”, 1630s
“Fish Market”