Spotprent in Leidse studentenalmanak, 1863 1863

This 1863 satirical print by Gerardus Johannes Bos humorously depicts the stages of a student's life. The work, titled "Spotprent in Leidse studentenalmanak, 1863", is divided into six scenes showcasing the transition from childhood to adulthood. The central image shows students being baptized in a cauldron, symbolizing their initiation into university life. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch student culture and the humorous perspective of the artist.