Martius Collection

Roman legionaries in armour building fortifications. One cuts wood with an axe, other bring lime in baskets, stones and timbers. From Trajans Column. Fortificazioni

Pontchartrain Hotel, Campus Martius, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Pontchartrain Hotel (left) and Hammond Building (right), Campus Martius, Detroit, Michigan, USA. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument can be seen in the left foreground

Column of Antoninus Pius in Rome, Italy (engraving)
3730924 Column of Antoninus Pius in Rome, Italy (engraving); (add.info.: History of Ancient Rome. Column of Antoninus Pius is a Roman honorific column in Rome, Italy)

Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius 1, European green woodpecker, Picus viridis 2, great spotted woodpecker
FLO4574157 Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius 1, European green woodpecker, Picus viridis 2, great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major 3, lesser spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos minor 4

Black woodpecker
Simun Ascic

Chapel dedicated to St. Aloysius Gonzaga with an altarpiece depicting St. Aloysius Gonzaga in glory, 1697-99
3558674 Chapel dedicated to St. Aloysius Gonzaga with an altarpiece depicting St. Aloysius Gonzaga in glory, 1697-99, Pierre Le Gros, church of St

DDE-90037471
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus Martius) (Large format sizes available). Date: 12/08/2009

Black woodpecker and great spotted woodpecker with egg
Black woodpecker, Dryocopus martius, and great spotted woodpecker, Dendrocopos major. Pic noir et Pic epeiche moyenne. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Coriolanus, Act V, Scene III (engraving)
971679 Coriolanus, Act V, Scene III (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coriolanus, Act V, Scene III)

Champ de Mai Festival Under Charlemagne in the 9th Century (chromolitho)
735423 Champ de Mai Festival Under Charlemagne in the 9th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scansores, Parrots, Woodpeckers (colour litho)
6016755 Scansores, Parrots, Woodpeckers (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scansores, Parrots, Woodpeckers)

Spring, 1570
Spring, engraved by Visscher, 1570 (engraving)

Italy. Rome. The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius. Side chapels. Transept: Chapel of the Annunciation, 1749

Picture No. 11980516
Black woodpecker - at nest hole - Romania Date:

Shakespeare - Coriolanus - My name is Caius Marcius. circa 1830

Coriolanus - title page - with Volumnia, Virgilia and Young Martius. 1862

The Mausoleum of Augustus. 1st century B. C. Rome. Italy
The Mausoleum of Augustus. Tomb built by the Roman Emperor Augustus in 28 BC. Campus Martius. At the background, the church of San Carlo al Corso. Rome, Italy

Ara Pacis Augustae. Frieze. Procession on south side. 13-9 B
Ara Pacis Augustae. Altar dedicated to Peace, the Roman goddes. Frieze. Procession on south side. Augustus with his cape pulled over his head, Rex sacorum (high priest), four figures (priests)

Italy. Rome. Sacred area of Largo di Torre Argentina. Temple A devoted to Jutuna. Built by Gaius Lutatius Catulus. 3rd century BC. Firs, remains of Temple B. 2nd century BC

Picture No. 10886586
Black Woodpecker - juvenile at nest hole in Beech Tree - Eerde estate (Dryocopus martius) Date:

Picture No. 10859049
Black WOODPECKER - Male at nest entrance (Dryocopus martius) Date:

Picture No. 10896689
Black Woodpecker - adult feeding chicks at breeding hole in a Beech Tree - spring (Dryocopus martius) Date:

Picture No. 10896688
Black Woodpecker - adult appearing from its breeding hole in a Beech Tree - spring (Dryocopus martius) Date:

Picture No. 10896687
Black Woodpecker - adult in front of its breeding hole in a Beech Tree - spring (Dryocopus martius) Date:

A characteristic elongated rectangular hole excavated by a black woodpecker

Largo di Torre Argentina, a square in Rome, Italy, that contains the remains of four Republican Roman temples, and the remains of Pompeys Theatre. It is located in the ancient Campus Martius

Cacoucia coccinea
Plate 32 from Flora Brasiliensis, Vol. 14, Part 2 (1867) by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868)

Seaforth elegans & Lodoicea sechallarum, palm trees
Seaforth elegans (above) and Lodoicea sechellarum (below). Tab 109 from Genera et Species Palmarum, Plates Vol III by Carl von Martius

Thiloa glaucocarpa and Thiloa gracilis
Plate 27 from Flora Brasiliensis, Vol. 14, Part 2 (1867) by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868)

Combretum leprosum
Plate 29 from Flora Brasiliensis, Vol. 14, Part 2 (1867) by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868)

Campidoglio, Rome, Italy (The Capitoline Hill)
Campidoglio, Rome, Italy. The Italian name for the Capitoline Hill, between the Forum and the Campus Martius, one of the seven hills of Rome. By the 16th century, Capitolinus had become Campidoglio

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Martius: A Journey through History and Nature" Discover the captivating allure of Martius, a name that echoes in various corners of the world. In Detroit, Michigan, USA, you'll find yourself immersed in the vibrant energy of Campus Martius. Nestled near the iconic Pontchartrain Hotel, this bustling hub is reminiscent of ancient Roman legionaries building fortifications to protect their empire. Meanwhile, in Rome, Italy lies another significant connection to Martius at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola on Campus. Step inside this magnificent place of worship and be awestruck by its grandeur. Admire Pierre Le Gros' masterpiece altarpiece depicting St. Aloysius Gonzaga in glory within the chapel dedicated to him. As we delve deeper into nature's wonders associated with Martius, let us not forget our feathered friends - behold a majestic black woodpecker alongside its great spotted counterpart nurturing an egg. These enchanting creatures remind us of nature's delicate balance and resilience. It also resonates with literature and art; Shakespeare's Coriolanus comes alive as Act V Scene III unfolds before our eyes through intricate engravings. Transporting us further back in time is a vivid chromolitho capturing Charlemagne's Champ de Mai Festival during the 9th century - a celebration steeped in history. Lastly, immerse yourself in Spring 1570 where colors burst forth like fireworks painting landscapes anew. This picturesque scene reminds us that every year brings renewal and hope. Join us on this captivating journey through history and nature as we unravel the many facets encompassed by "Martius. " Let your imagination soar amidst these diverse hints from different corners of our world.