Unexpected Views: Jananne Al-Ani on ’A View of Delft after the Explosion of 1654’ | National Gallery

Artist Jananne Al-Ani talks about the interesting parallels she found between Egbert van der Poel’s ’A View of Delft after the Explosion of 1654’, a relatively new find for her in the collection, and her own research. Egbert van der Poel’s painting of a hugely significant event in the history of Delft has captured the imagination of many writers. Find out how Al-Ani came to know the painting and the story behind the inspiration she found. Jananne Al-Ani is an artist, researcher and lecturer working with photography, film and video. She is interested in the power of testimony and the documentary tradition, from intimate recollections of absence and loss to official accounts of historic events. 🎨 Find out more about Egbert van der Poel’s ’A View of Delft after the Explosion of 1654’: 🎞 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a video: Follow us on social media ⭐️ Twitter: ⭐️ Instagram: ⭐️ TikTok: @nationalgallerylondon ⭐️ Facebook: ⭐️ Threads: @nationalgallery Help keep the museum accessible for everyone by supporting us here: The world’s greatest paintings to your inbox. Sign up to receive the latest news from the Gallery: The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The museum is free of charge and open 361 days per year, daily between 10am - 6pm and on Fridays between 10am - 9pm. Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN