Adriaen Lievensz. van der Poel
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(Delft 1626–1685)
The explosion of the powder magazine in Delft of 1654, signed: AL van der Poel, oil on panel, 32 x 40 cm, in an original 17th-century frame,
The present painting is an impressive portrayal of one of the most dramatic occurrences in the history of the city of Delft. On 12 October 1654 90,000 pounds of gunpowder exploded in a powerful detonation in an old powder tower. Hundreds of people died, including the painter, Carel Fabritius who was only 32. The entire Netherlands felt sympathy for the fate of the city and this catastrophe became part of the national identity of the young state.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
13.10.2010 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 10,000.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 8,000.- to EUR 10,000.-
Adriaen Lievensz. van der Poel
(Delft 1626–1685)
The explosion of the powder magazine in Delft of 1654, signed: AL van der Poel, oil on panel, 32 x 40 cm, in an original 17th-century frame,
The present painting is an impressive portrayal of one of the most dramatic occurrences in the history of the city of Delft. On 12 October 1654 90,000 pounds of gunpowder exploded in a powerful detonation in an old powder tower. Hundreds of people died, including the painter, Carel Fabritius who was only 32. The entire Netherlands felt sympathy for the fate of the city and this catastrophe became part of the national identity of the young state.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 13.10.2010 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 02.10. - 13.10.2010 |
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