Gemaskerde optocht door de studenten, ter herdenking van jonker Willem, graaf van Oostervant, ter ere van de 290e stichtingsdag van de Universiteit van Leiden
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
3.2; 11.8
About this artwork
diameter 3,2 cm x gewicht 11,8 gr
Art Historical Context
This exquisite commemorative medal, titled *Gemaskerde optocht door studenten, ter herden van jonker Willem,af van Oostervant ter ere van de e stichtingsdag de Universiteit van Leiden*Masked Procession by the Students, Commemorating Jonker Willem Count of Oostervant, in Honor of the290th Founding Day of Leiden University"), was crafted in 1865 by Dutch engraver David van der K (1804–1879). Measuring just 3.2 cm in diameter and weighing 11.8 grams, it captures a lively student parade in masked revelry, blending academic tradition with historical tribute. Struck using precision metalworking tec...