Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, 1870 (plaat 10) 1870

"Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, 1870 (plaat 10)" is a lithograph by Gerardus Johannes Bos, depicting a procession of students from Leiden University on horseback. The artwork, created in 1870 and now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is part of a series that captures the elaborate costumes worn during a student masquerade. Bos’s detailed depiction of the riders’ attire and their horses showcases his mastery of lithographic technique and his ability to capture the vibrancy of a historical event. Leiden University, masquerade, lithograph, Gerardus Johannes Bos, 19th century, Rijksmuseum.