Studentensociëteit Minerva te Leiden, 1829-1830 1829 - 1830

Leendert Springer's "Studentensociëteit Minerva te Leiden" depicts a lively scene of student life in Leiden, Netherlands, circa 1829-1830. The drawing captures a bustling gathering of students at the Minerva student society, showing them engaged in conversation, reading, and enjoying drinks. This black and white lithograph, measuring 443 mm by 565 mm, provides a glimpse into the social and intellectual activities of students during this period. The depiction of the Minerva society, a prominent student organization, highlights the importance of student life and intellectual pursuits in Dutch society.