Lerma Collection

The Duke of Lerma, 1603, (1943). Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Duke of Lerma, 1603, (1943). Portrait of Spanish statesman Francisco Gomez de Sandoval, 1st Duke of Lerma (1552-1625). Drawing in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Francisco Sandoval
FRANCISCO ROJAS Y SANDOVAL, duque de Lerma - Spanish cardinal and statesman, favourite of Felipe III, remarkable for his utter incompetence, mismanagement. Date: 1552 - 1625

Francisco Duque Lerma
FRANCISCO GOMEZ DE SANDOVAL Y ROJAS, duque di LERMA Spanish statesman Date: 1552 - 1625

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, perched on branch, Lerma, Alessandria Province, Piedmont, Italy, October

RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Equestrian portrait of the Duke of Lerma. 1603. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Vultures spiralling high on thermals near Lerma Castille Spain
MAB-309 Vultures spiralling high on thermals near Lerma Castille, Spain Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Lerma, a name that echoes through history and nature alike. From the Duke in 1603 to the stunning artwork by Peter Paul Rubens, this name carries weight and significance. Francisco Sandoval and Francisco Duque it can just two individuals who have left their mark on this world. But Lerma is not only about people; it is also about the enchanting wildlife found in Alessandria Province, Piedmont, Italy. The Marsh Tit perched gracefully on a branch in December captures our attention with its delicate beauty. And let's not forget the majestic Great Tit, proudly displaying its vibrant feathers against an October backdrop. The European Goldfinch and Chaffinch add splashes of color to Capanne di Marcarolo Regional Park in Lerma. These adult birds find solace on twigs and logs as they go about their daily routines. And then there's the Hawfinch - both female specimens captured in different moments of tranquility. One perches gracefully on a branch while another finds comfort atop a log. Their presence adds grace and elegance to Capanne di Marcarolo Regional Park. Not to be forgotten is the European Nuthatch clinging tenaciously to a stump amidst its natural habitat. Its determination serves as an inspiration for us all. Last but certainly not least, we have the Brambling showcasing its winter plumage while perched upon a log at Capanne di Marcarolo Regional Park. This male bird reminds us of nature's ability to adapt and transform itself with each passing season. In Lerma, whether it be historical figures or captivating creatures, there is always something remarkable waiting to be discovered.