Egbert Lievensz van der Poel - Village Fire at NightEgbert Lievensz van der Poel (16211664) The NetherlandsAttributed to Village Fire at Night unsignedoil on copper plateplate 15 19 cm (5. 9 7. 5 in)framed 32 35 cm (12. 6 13. 8 in) Provenance: Private collection, Sweden. Compare with: Christies, Old Master Pictures, 8 May 1995, Lot 108, A House in a Village on Fire at Night, oil on copper. Essay: This dramatic nocturnal scene depicts a village in fire, rendered with the intense contrasts of light and

with the horizon set low to allow the sky to dominate the scene

deep in conversation with the disciples

The attention to detail in the figures and the landscape highlights Barker's dedication to his craft and his ability to bring a scene to life

In this sense

Craquelure visible across the surface

Werner crossed paths with Gustaf Fjæstad

Educated at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm from 1928 to 1934

Graf’s academic background gave him a solid foundation in draftsmanship

Created in 1902

a region familiar to the artist

The paint is handled with a notable immediacy

It exhibits several areas of surface loss and wear