Album met negentien foto's van de viering van het 53ste lustrum van het Amsterdamsch Studenten Corps op 28 juni 1897 c. 1897

This album, created by Nicolaas Schuitvlot in 1897, commemorates the 53rd anniversary of the Amsterdam Student Corps. Its cover presents a striking dichotomy: a red field on the left juxtaposed against a white expanse on the right. This stark division immediately captures our attention, inviting us to consider the semiotic implications of color and space. The album employs a classical structure, bisected into two contrasting colours with inscriptions in gold. This deliberate arrangement suggests a play with dualities—perhaps tradition versus modernity, or solemnity against celebration. The use of red, a colour often associated with formality and importance, contrasts with the white, hinting at the purity and order of academic life. This album cover presents a visual structure that invites reflection on the cultural codes and historical contexts that shaped its creation and reception. It serves not only as a souvenir but as a codified symbol of institutional identity and values.