Egbert Lievensz van der Poel: Life & Legacy Early Life and Family Born in Delft, Netherlands in 1621, Egbert van der Poel came from a family of artisans. His father was a goldsmith in Delft. He may have been related to the painter Adriaen Lievensz van der Poel, potentially as a brother. Early influences likely stemmed from his upbringing within a creative household and the artistic environment of Delft. Artistic Training & Influences Van der Poel’s formal training remains somewhat unclear, but it is believed he studied under Esaias van de Velde and Aert van der Neer. Some sourc…