Gemaskerde optocht door de studenten, voorstellende de intocht van Frederik Hendrik, prins van Oranje-Nassau in 's-Hertogenbosch, ter ere van de 275e stichtingsdag van de Universiteit van Leiden 1850

This silver medal, created by Johannes Petrus Schouberg, commemorates the 275th anniversary of Leiden University with a masked parade representing Frederik Hendrik's entry into 's-Hertogenbosch. The medal's circular form encloses a relief dominated by the figure of Frederik Hendrik, whose form and posture is a study in classical authority. The composition is structured around a central vertical axis, reinforcing the leader's stability and presence. The circular inscription "Patriae Patrique" frames the figure, binding the leader with the idea of homeland. The medal is not just a commemorative object but a symbolic artifact that reflects the cultural values of its time. The choice of silver, the precision of the relief, and the classical allusions all combine to create a powerful statement about leadership, history, and national identity. It invites us to reflect on how these values are constructed and communicated through artistic forms.