View of Delft after the Explosion of 1654

The artwork View of Delft after the Explosion of 1654 is a painting, created in 1654. It is held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The artwork is by .

The painting, made in 1654, depicts the aftermath of the Delft gunpowder explosion which occurred on 12 October 1654, when a gunpowder store exploded, destroying a large part of the city of Delft in the Netherlands. The painting shows a scene of devastation, with ruined buildings and rubble strewn across the foreground. In the background, the spire of the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) can be seen, still standing amidst the destruction. A group of elegantly dressed figures in the foreground, seemingly unfazed by the destruction around them, adds a touch of human interest to the scene. The painting is a poignant reminder of the destructive power of such events and their impact on the lives of those who witnessed them.