Montanus Collection

Birds / Tree Sparrow
TREE SPARROW (Passer montanus)

Mountain zebra (vulnerable) and Malayan tapir (endangered)
Mountain zebra, Equus zebra (vulnerable), and Malayan tapir, Tapirus indicus (endangered). Handcolored engraving by Annedouche after an illustration by Werner from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Italian sparrow, Passer italiae, and Eurasian tree sparrow with egg, Passer montanus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pederetti after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Pink snowberry, Symphoricarpos microphyllus (Mountain St. Peters wort, Symphoricarpos montanus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin

Le Dauw, Equus montanus (engraving)
3645261 Le Dauw, Equus montanus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Dauw, Equus montanus. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1863)

View of Venice, mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
View of Venice, mid-17th century. Poem by Arnoldus Montanus

Eurasian tree sparrow, Passer montanus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Illustration from: Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maetschappy in t Vereenigde Nederland, 1670. Found in the collection of Universitats- und Landesbibliothek Sachsen-Anhalt

Havana as a Spanish colonial seaport
Port of Havana, Cuba, in early Spanish colonial times. Hand-colored woodcut from Montanus

Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) at nest box entrance, Bursfelde, Lower Saxony, Germany

Benito Arias Montano (1527-1598). Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Benito Arias Montano (15271598). Spanish orientalist. Samu
Benito Arias Montano (or Benedictus Arias Montanus) (15271598) was a Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Samuel book. Set of two books of the Bible from a historical character

Tree sparrow, Passer montanus, and village weaver, Ploceus cucullatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris

Willow Tit - adult - checks approaching invader of its breeding territory - territorial behaviour in early spring - mixed forest with dominant conifers (Poecile montanus / Parus montanu)

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1650. A view of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam from the south, as it appeared c1650. Etching from Arnoldus Montanus De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, 1671

Locusts (Chorthippus montanus) mating

AUDUBON: THRUSH. Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) [top], and Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

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Tree Sparrow - two feeeding on bird seed dispenser - amongst apple tree blossom (Passer montanus) Date:

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Tree Sparrow - two feeding on lawn in garden (Passer montanus) Date:

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Tree Sparrow - perched amongst apple tree blossom (Passer montanus) Date:

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Tree Sparrow - perched amongst apple tree blossom (Passer montanus) Date:

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Tree Sparrow (Passus montanus) Date:

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Tree Sparrow - perched on branch in winter (Passer montanus) Date:

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Willow Tit - adult - checks approaching invader of it's breeding territory - territorial behaviour in early spring - mixed forest with dominant conifers (Poecile montanus / Parus montanu) Date:

Francisco Pizzaro (c1478-1542) Spanish conquistador (Peru). Woodcut from German translation of Arias Montanus, Amsterdam 1673

ARIAS MONTANO, Benito (1527-1598). Spanish humanist
" ARIAS MONTANO, Benito (1527-1598). Spanish humanist and theologian. Genesis page from the " Biblia hebraica" (Hebraic Bible) by Arias Montanus in Greek

ALLEGORY: AMERICA, 1673. Copper engraving by Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam, from the title-page of a German translation of Arnoldus Montanus De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld ( The New and Unkonwn World )

FORT CAROLINE, 1673. Arx Carolina. Fort Caroline on the St. Johns River in Florida. Line engraving after Arnoldus Montanus, c1673

Tree Sparrow in Stone Pine tree - Spain

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) and Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) mixed flock, perched on fence beside Mangalitza Domestic Pigs, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

1673 Cryptozoology Mapinguari, mylodon
1673 Albertus Montanus copperplate from the German edition of his Dutch " The New World". A strange creature being pursued by colonials in the jungles of Brazil

1673 Man headed bear ape after Ogilby
Papio and man-headed beast. Published in Amsterdam in 1673 by Jacob Von Meurs for Arnoldus Montanus " De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld" after the first book related to America by Ogilby

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Christopher Columbus portrait. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century engraving in Montanus

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Francisco Pizarro portrait in full armor. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier portrait in Montanus and Ogilby

Ranunculus Montanus (Montana Buttercup)
Ranunculus Montanus (Molten Gold Montana or Mountain Buttercup), a perennial of the Ranunculaceae family with bright yellow flowers. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

China / Fu Chew Fu
Fu Chew Fu, or Hokfyew, capital of Fo Kyen from Montanus. Landmarks include a bridge with 36 arches, a tower and a freshwater river

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"Montanus: A Melody of Nature's Treasures" In the enchanting world of Montanus, birds soar through the skies, their vibrant plumage painting the air with hues of wonder. Among them, the Tree Sparrow flits gracefully from branch to branch, its delicate song echoing through lush forests. Amidst this natural symphony lies a tale of resilience and vulnerability. The Mountain Zebra stands tall yet endangered, its majestic presence a reminder of our responsibility to protect these magnificent creatures. And beside it, the Malayan Tapir wanders cautiously in its dwindling habitat; an emblematic species on the brink of extinction. Venturing further into Montanus reveals captivating diversity. The Italian Sparrow and Eurasian counterparts coexist harmoniously, their unique characteristics blending together like brushstrokes on a canvas. Meanwhile, Pink Snowberry bushes bloom delicately along winding paths, adding splashes of color to this picturesque landscape. As we delve deeper into history's embrace within Montanus' realm, Le Dauw's intricate engraving captures Equus montanus in all its grandeur - a testament to mankind's fascination with nature's wonders throughout time. In contrast to this depiction is an enigmatic mid-17th century view of Venice by an unknown artist - reminding us that even amidst bustling cities lie hidden pockets where nature thrives. The Eurasian Tree Sparrow takes center stage once again in Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maetschappy in t Vereenigde Neder illustration; showcasing how these resilient creatures adapt and flourish across diverse landscapes around the globe. Within Montanus' tapestry emerges Benito Arias Montano - Spanish orientalist extraordinaire whose passion for exploration led him down uncharted territories both geographically and intellectually. His legacy intertwines with that of another illustrious figure sharing his name – Samu – forever etching their mark on the annals of history.