Portrait of Leiden Students 1890

"Portrait of Leiden Students" is a black and white photograph taken by Dutch photographer Israël David Kiek in 1890. The image depicts five young men, likely students from the University of Leiden, posed in front of an ornate stone railing and a tree. The men are all dressed in formal attire, including top hats and suits, and they seem to be in a relaxed and confident mood. Kiek was a renowned photographer who specialized in portraits and landscapes, his work often capturing everyday life in the Netherlands during the late 19th century.