Moody Landscapes
Fire in a Dutch Village
Egbert van der Poel
A striking 17th-century Dutch nocturne capturing the dramatic contrast of a village fire against a dark night sky.
Burning House
Egbert van der Poel
1650 · Oil Paint, Panel
A striking Dutch Golden Age nocturne depicting the chaotic drama of a house fire against a dark sky.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted around 1650 by the Dutch master Egbert van der Poel, this atmospheric work captures a village cottage engulfed in flames at night. Van der Poel was renowned for his nocturnal fire scenes, utilizing a masterful chiaroscuro effect to contrast the intense, warm glow of the fire with the deep, cool shadows of the surrounding landscape and figures.
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