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A fire in a village at night

  • Dimensions32.0 x 42.0 cm

Egbert van der Poel (1621-1664): Dutch Golden Age painter of genre scenes, landscapes & the 1654 Delft explosion. Explore his vivid historical views!

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Artist Biography

Egbert Lievensz van der Poel: Life & Legacy

Early Life and Family

  • Born in Delft, Netherlands in 1621, Egbert van der Poel came from a family of artisans. His father was a goldsmith in Delft.
  • He may have been related to the painter Adriaen Lievensz van der Poel, potentially as a brother.
  • Early influences likely stemmed from his upbringing within a creative household and the artistic environment of Delft.

Artistic Training & Influences

  • Van der Poel’s formal training remains somewhat unclear, but it is believed he studied under Esaias van de Velde and Aert van der Neer.
  • Some sources suggest a period of study with Cornelis Saftleven in Rotterdam.
  • These influences are visible in his landscapes, which demonstrate an attention to atmospheric effects and detailed rendering of natural elements.

Career & Guild Membership

  • He registered with the Guild of St. Luke in Delft on October 17, 1650, identifying himself as a landscape painter.
  • In 1651, he married Aeltgen Willems van Linschooten in Maassluis, near Rotterdam.
  • He and his wife had one son and three daughters.

Major Works & Artistic Style

  • The Delft Gunpowder Explosion of 1654 is undoubtedly Van der Poel’s most famous subject. He created several paintings depicting the event and its aftermath, offering a valuable historical record.
  • His style blends genre scenes with landscape painting, often featuring dramatic lighting and detailed depictions of everyday life.
  • Characteristic features include his use of impasto (thickly applied paint) to create texture and depth, particularly in fire scenes.
  • He also painted night scenes, village fires, and interiors with still lifes.

Historical Significance & Legacy

  • Van der Poel’s paintings provide a unique visual documentation of 17th-century Dutch life and the devastating impact of the Delft explosion.
  • His work offers insights into the social, economic, and physical landscape of the Netherlands during the Golden Age.
  • Although not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Van der Poel’s paintings are valued for their historical importance and artistic merit.
  • He died in Rotterdam in 1664.
Egbert Lievensz van der Poel

Egbert Lievensz van der Poel

1621 - 1664 , Netherlands

Quick Facts

  • Birth Date: 1621
  • Birth Place: Delft, Netherlands
  • Death Date: 1664
  • Influenced By:
    • Esaias van de Velde
    • Aert van der Neer
    • Cornelis Saftleven
  • Movement: Dutch Golden Age painting
  • Name: Egbert Lievensz van der Poel
  • Nationality: Dutch
  • Notable Works: Depictions of the 1654 Delft gunpowder explosion