Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, 1875 (plaat 7) 1875

This watercolor by Gerardus Johannes Bos depicts a scene from the Maskerade van de Leidse studenten, a student masquerade held in Leiden, Netherlands in 1875. The artwork, which is part of a series of seven plates, portrays a procession of horses and riders, pulling a richly decorated platform with three female figures dressed in classical attire. The artwork showcases Bos’s talent for capturing the vibrant costumes and pageantry of the event, providing viewers with a glimpse into the history of student life in Leiden.