Studenten proosten op vriendschap 1832 - 1897

"Studenten proosten op vriendschap" (Students Toasting to Friendship) is a lithograph created by Alexander Ver Huell in 1832. The artwork depicts a group of four young men raising their glasses in a toast, while two ghostly figures of death appear in the background. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, likely an inn or tavern, emphasizing the darker themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of youth. The artwork's dark humor and social commentary on the Dutch student life of the 19th century can be seen in the contrast between the carefree students and the looming presence of death. The piece is now held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.