Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, 1865 (plaat 5) 1865

This 1865 lithograph, "Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, 1865 (plaat 5)" by Dutch artist Jan Daniël Cornelis Carel Willem baron de Constant Rebecque, depicts a procession of students from Leiden University dressed as knights. The students are riding horses and carrying banners with a red cross, likely referencing the Knights Templar. This artwork offers a glimpse into the playful and symbolic traditions of student life in 19th-century Leiden. The detailed depiction of the costumes and the lively scene provide a visual record of this historical event.