Vertegenwoordigers van de Universiteit van Bologna en twee trommelslagers, plaat 30 Possibly 1530 - 1620

Nicolaas Hogenberg's etching "Vertegenwoordigers van de Universiteit van Bologna en twee trommelslagers, plaat 30" depicts a procession of men on horseback. The figures, likely representatives of the University of Bologna, are dressed in formal attire, with some wearing cloaks and hats. Two drummers, identified as "timpanistae" in the engraving, lead the procession. The detailed rendering of the horses and figures suggests the work was created sometime between 1530 and 1620, reflecting the artistic trends of the period. The etching's historical significance lies in its documentation of a particular procession, likely a ceremonial event, offering a glimpse into the cultural and social life of Bologna during this era.