De komeet van 1681 1779 - 1781

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke depicts the comet of 1681. The artwork, dated 1779-1781, is a small-scale depiction of the comet as it appeared in the night sky over a Dutch town. Fokke uses a detailed, realistic style to render the comet's tail, the stars, and the figures gazing upwards in wonder. This engraving is a valuable record of a historical astronomical event, capturing the fascination and awe that celestial phenomena inspired in the 18th century.