Optocht bij het Tweede Eeuwfeest van de Universiteit van Leiden, 1775 1775
noachvanderiimeer
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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shading to add clarity
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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idea generation sketch
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
This 1775 etching by Noach van der (II) Meer depicts the procession of dignitaries for the bicentennial celebration of Leiden University. The image is a meticulous depiction of the event, with each individual in the procession clearly identifiable. The detailed depiction of the clothing and accessories of the participants offers a glimpse into the fashion and social hierarchies of the time. "Optocht bij het Tweede Eeuwfeest van de Universiteit van Leiden, 1775" is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
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