Spotprent uit Leidse studentenalmanak, 1838 1838

This 1838 lithograph by François Desterbecq, entitled "Spotprent uit Leidse studentenalmanak" (Leiden Student Almanac Cartoon), features a satirical alphabet, with each letter representing a humorous depiction of student life. From "A" for "Almanak" (Almanac) with a portrait of a student, to "Z" for "Zomeravonturen" (Summer Adventures) depicting students in a picturesque landscape, this humorous work is a visual commentary on the academic world of the time, and a testament to the enduring power of student humor. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable artifact of Dutch history and cultural commentary.