Avondfeest voor de studenten, 1836 1836

"Avondfeest voor de studenten, 1836" (Evening Festival for the Students) is a lithograph by Dutch artist Huib van Hove Bz. created in 1836 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The lithograph depicts a nighttime gathering of students at a festivity, illuminated by torches and lanterns, creating a warm, celebratory atmosphere. Van Hove's meticulous details capture the grandeur of the event and the energy of the crowd, reflecting the lively spirit of student life in 19th-century Netherlands. The lithograph serves as a visual record of a significant social event, highlighting the importance of education and community in Dutch society.