Pamflet over het luchtverschijnsel te Amsterdam, 1805 Possibly 1805 - 1810

This pamphlet, created by Martinus van Kolm in the early 19th century, describes a "remarkable phenomenon" – a fireball, or "vuur-boll" – that appeared in the sky over Amsterdam on October 23, 1805. The pamphlet, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, discusses how this event was viewed by the public, connecting it to similar historical celestial events and the superstitious beliefs of the past. It critiques the tendency to interpret such phenomena as signs or omens, ultimately advocating for a more scientific and rational understanding of the natural world.