Windmill Fire
1650
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1650
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Dominant colour
Windmill Fire is a 1650 oil by Egbert van der Poel, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of a windmill engulfed in flames, set against a dark and ominous backdrop. The windmill's wooden structure is ablaze, with flames licking at the edges of the canvas. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some of whom appear to be trying to put out the fire. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, with the light from the flames casting long shadows across the scene. The overall effect is one of chaos and destruction, as if the very fabric of the community is being torn apart. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, look up Egbert van der Poel.
Egbert van der Poel (1621–1664) was an artist, born in Delft.
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