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Diaporamaa night scene with a fire in a village
64.0 x 77.0 cm
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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
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
