Beech Marten Collection

A farmer beating a stone marten with a twig, pen drawing on paper turned yellowish by Leonardo da Vinci and preserved in the L. C. G. Clark Collection, Cambridge, Great Britain

Marten, Martes martes 1, beech marten, Martes foina 2, and stoat or ermine, Mustela erminea 3
FLO4690975 Marten, Martes martes 1, beech marten, Martes foina 2, and stoat or ermine, Mustela erminea 3. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural

Stone Marten (coloured engraving)
1000137 Stone Marten (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

Sweet Marten, 1824 (colour litho)
1001814 Sweet Marten, 1824 (colour litho) by Brodtmann, Karl Joseph (1787-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der SAaugethiereA, 1824)

Common European Earwig, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999220 Common European Earwig, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beech Marten (Martes foina) juvenile feeding on fruits, Oudega, Friesland, The Netherlands

Beech-Marten

Beech marten on a branch C018 / 0890
Beech marten (Martes foina) on a branch. This species of marten is native to much of Europe and Central Asia, though it has established a feral population in North America

Beech marten on a rock, artwork C016 / 3281
Beech marten (Martes foina) on a rock, artwork. This species of marten is native to much of Europe and Central Asia, though it has established a feral population in North America

Beech Marten (Martes foina) dead adult, killed on road, Italy, august

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The beech marten, also known as Martes foina, is a fascinating creature that has captured the attention of artists and naturalists throughout history. In a pen drawing on yellowed paper by Leonardo da Vinci, preserved in the L. C. G. Clark Collection in Cambridge, Great Britain, we see the depiction of this elusive animal. In another artwork from 1836 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, featured in Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, we find lithographs showcasing not only the beech marten but also its close relatives - the martens (Martes martes) and stoat or ermine (Mustela erminea). These illustrations provide us with an insight into their distinctive features and behavior. One colored engraving portrays a stone marten being beaten by a farmer with nothing more than a twig. This image highlights the conflicts that can arise between humans and these creatures when they encroach upon farmland. Another colorful lithograph from 1824 showcases the sweet marten, capturing its beauty and elegance. These depictions remind us of how these animals have long captivated our imagination with their unique characteristics. Moving beyond artistry to scientific documentation, there are engravings from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature that further shed light on various aspects of this species' life cycle. From juveniles feeding on fruits in Oudega, Friesland to adults found dead on roadsides in Italy during August – each image tells a story about their habitat preferences and vulnerabilities. Whether perched gracefully on branches or resting atop rocks like sentinels guarding their territory, beech martens exhibit both agility and adaptability. Their presence adds richness to our natural surroundings while reminding us of nature's delicate balance. So let us appreciate these captivating creatures for what they are - resilient survivors navigating through an ever-changing world alongside humans.