884650 A view of Delft with the Explosion of 1654, 1654 (oil on panel) by Poel, Egbert van der (1621-64); 36x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delft Explosion, also known in history as the Delft Thunderclap, occurred on 12 October 1654 when a gunpowder store exploded, destroying much of the city. The explosion also killed Rembrandt\'s most gifted pupil, Carel Fabritius (1622-54) at 32 years of age. His studio was severely damaged and most of his work was destroyed by fire. Only 15 of his works survive.).