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Egbert van der Poel
A Witness to Disaster: The Life and Art of Egbert van der Poel Egbert van der Poel, a name perhaps less celebrated than some of his Dutch Golden Age contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a vital and poignant space within the artistic landscape of 17th-century Netherlands. Born in Delft in 1621, into a family of artisans—his father being a goldsmith—Van der Poel’s life unfolded against a backdrop of burgeoning prosperity and, tragically
, devastating calamity. While details surrounding his early training remain somewhat elusive, art historical accounts suggest potential tutelage under Esaias van de Velde, known for his expansive landscapes, and Aert van der Neer, master of atmospheric light effects. Further connections are proposed to painter Adriaen Lievensz van der Poel, believed to be his brother, and studies with Cornelis Saftleven in Rotterdam, hinting at a forma…