Mertens Collection

Triptych of the Adoration by Jan van Dornicke
Jan van Dornicke. First half of 16th century. Triptych of the Adoration. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Music cover, The Umbrella, humorous song
Music cover, The Umbrella, a humorous song by Constant Mertens, drawn by Alfred Concanen. circa 1865

Main Facade, Bank of Rotterdam, The Hague, 1920. From a design by architect Hermann Friedrich Mertens (1885-1960). From The Studio Volume 95. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1928]

The Great Hall, Bank of Rotterdam, The Hague, 1920. Artists: Unknown, Hermann Friedrich Mertens
The Great Hall, Bank of Rotterdam, The Hague, 1920. From a design by architect Hermann Friedrich Mertens (1885-1960). From The Studio Volume 95. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1928]

Merten's Water Monitor - Basking on a rock at Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-4251 Merten's Water Monitor - Basking on a rock at Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia

Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in Mertens sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii)
AUS-654 Orange anemonefish in Mertens sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensi). Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand Amphiprion sandaracinos Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note

Merten's Water Monitor sunning itself Appeared to be sunning itself on the track adjacent to the stream at
DH-3884 Merten's Water Monitor - sunning itself Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia Varanus mertensi This animal is in the process of sloughing its skin

Merten's Water Monitor Appeared to be sunning itself on the track adjacent to the stream at Galvan's Gorge
DH-3883 Merten's Water Monitor Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Varanus mertensi This animal was in the process of sloughing its skin

Merten's Water Monitors in stream habitat In the Adcock River at Galvan's Gorge, in the Kimberley
DH-3785 Merten's Water Monitors in stream habitat Adcock River at Galvan's Gorge, Kimberley, in the far northeast of Western Australia Varanus mertensi Don Hadden Please note that prints are

Mertens Water Monitor - Found along small streams and creeks in tropical northern Australia
DH-3462 Mertens Water Monitor Lizard Manning Gorge, Kimberleys, Western Australia. Varanus mertensi Found along small streams and creeks in tropical northern Australia

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"Mertens: A Multifaceted Name" Mertens, a name that echoes through various realms of art and nature. From the captivating brushstrokes of Jan van Dornicke's "Triptych of the Adoration, " where Mertens' presence is felt in every detail, to the enchanting melodies emanating from a music cover that bears his name. But Mertens doesn't limit himself to just one domain; he ventures into humor as well. Like an umbrella shielding us from life's storms, he serenades us with a humorous song that brings laughter to our hearts. In architecture, Mertens leaves his mark on the main facade of the Bank of Rotterdam in The Hague. A masterpiece standing tall since 1920, showcasing both unknown artists and Hermann Friedrich Mertens' brilliance. Venturing Down Under, we encounter another side of Mertens—a connection with wildlife. In Australia's Northern Territory lies Darwin's Territory Wildlife Park, home to mesmerizing creatures like the Merten's Water Monitor. Basking on rocks at Galvan's Gorge along Kimberley's Gibb River Road, this monitor lizard captivates with its sloughing skin and superb swimming skills. Diving deeper into marine wonders reveals an unexpected alliance between orange anemonefish and Stichodactyla mertensii—an exquisite sea anemone named after our enigmatic protagonist. Richelieu Rock in Thailand witnesses their harmonious existence beneath Andaman Sea’s turquoise waves. Back on land or rather by stream habitats within Western Australia’s Kimberley region, we find more evidence of Merten’s affinity for water monitors. These reptiles thrive along small streams and creeks while sunning themselves on exposed rocks—a sight that showcases their prowess as swimmers who feast upon fish, frogs, shrimps, and crabs during the Wet Season.