Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, 1875 (plaat 17) 1875

This watercolor by Gerardus Johannes Bos, titled *Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, 1875 (plaat 17)*, depicts a procession of students from Leiden University in the Netherlands. The scene shows students dressed in elaborate costumes and riding horses during a masquerade in 1875. Bos captured the festive spirit of the event, depicting the riders in their colorful attire and the details of their mounts. The artwork is a charming portrayal of a historical tradition of student life in Leiden, housed in the Rijksmuseum.