Marius Lituanus
@mariuslituanus.bsky.social
Lithuanian historian MSt. (Ancient history, XVIII-XIX c.), art historian & orientalist. Art critic & columnist.
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The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (1668-1676), Vilnius. #Lithuania🇱🇹️
November 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (1668-1676), Vilnius. #Lithuania🇱🇹️
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Jacob Maris painted this so-called bluff-bowed ship on the beach in Scheveningen. Coastal villages didn’t have a harbour, so ships had to set sail straight from the beach and return there again. Horses helped them get in and out of the water. 🐴⛵
👁️ https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20028264
👁️ https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20028264
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Jacob Maris painted this so-called bluff-bowed ship on the beach in Scheveningen. Coastal villages didn’t have a harbour, so ships had to set sail straight from the beach and return there again. Horses helped them get in and out of the water. 🐴⛵
👁️ https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20028264
👁️ https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20028264
Christmas is coming to #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Christmas is coming to #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️
The exhibition "Between the threads of time. The tapestry Abduction of the Sabine Women and the story of its restoration" in the Palace of the Grand Dukes of #Lithuania, Vilnius.
The tapestry created at the Royal Aubusson Manufactory (?) (#France🇫🇷) in the mid-18th century.
The tapestry created at the Royal Aubusson Manufactory (?) (#France🇫🇷) in the mid-18th century.
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The exhibition "Between the threads of time. The tapestry Abduction of the Sabine Women and the story of its restoration" in the Palace of the Grand Dukes of #Lithuania, Vilnius.
The tapestry created at the Royal Aubusson Manufactory (?) (#France🇫🇷) in the mid-18th century.
The tapestry created at the Royal Aubusson Manufactory (?) (#France🇫🇷) in the mid-18th century.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Most notably, Wanstead House (Its gardens now form the municipal Wanstead Park) influenced the design of the #WhiteHouse in Washington DC, where an exact copy of the portico at Wanstead was reproducing for official residence of the president of #US.
October 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Most notably, Wanstead House (Its gardens now form the municipal Wanstead Park) influenced the design of the #WhiteHouse in Washington DC, where an exact copy of the portico at Wanstead was reproducing for official residence of the president of #US.
October 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The Altar of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral Basilica of #Kaunas. after restoration.
It is the oldest wooden altar in the church, which was erected in 1503 by the Blessed Virgin Mary litterateurs brotherhood. It was redecorated in XVII c.
#Lithuania🇱🇹️.
It is the oldest wooden altar in the church, which was erected in 1503 by the Blessed Virgin Mary litterateurs brotherhood. It was redecorated in XVII c.
#Lithuania🇱🇹️.
October 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Altar of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral Basilica of #Kaunas. after restoration.
It is the oldest wooden altar in the church, which was erected in 1503 by the Blessed Virgin Mary litterateurs brotherhood. It was redecorated in XVII c.
#Lithuania🇱🇹️.
It is the oldest wooden altar in the church, which was erected in 1503 by the Blessed Virgin Mary litterateurs brotherhood. It was redecorated in XVII c.
#Lithuania🇱🇹️.
In the middle of #Kaunas' Oak Grove, the largest urban stand of mature oaks in Europe, you can find an athlete sculpture, which was built during the First Lithuanian National Olympiad. This event was held in Kaunas on July 17-31, 1938.
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In the middle of #Kaunas' Oak Grove, the largest urban stand of mature oaks in Europe, you can find an athlete sculpture, which was built during the First Lithuanian National Olympiad. This event was held in Kaunas on July 17-31, 1938.
The fragment of XIX c. paving in #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️
October 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The fragment of XIX c. paving in #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️
It is #Kaunas' Pompeii. XVII c. ruins, where archeologists found not only prison with chains, potteries, but also parts of Antique statues etc. The rich merchants lived here, who properties were demolished by Russian and Swedish armies in 1655. #Lithuania🇱🇹️.
October 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
It is #Kaunas' Pompeii. XVII c. ruins, where archeologists found not only prison with chains, potteries, but also parts of Antique statues etc. The rich merchants lived here, who properties were demolished by Russian and Swedish armies in 1655. #Lithuania🇱🇹️.
The grave of Lithuanian doctor Jokūbas Šimkevičius (1775-1818) in the old cemetery of Taukeliai. He was a pioneer in pediatric medicine and an advocate for the temperance movement in #Lithuania🇱🇹️, as well as a prominent figure in society, a philanthropist, and a Freemason.
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The grave of Lithuanian doctor Jokūbas Šimkevičius (1775-1818) in the old cemetery of Taukeliai. He was a pioneer in pediatric medicine and an advocate for the temperance movement in #Lithuania🇱🇹️, as well as a prominent figure in society, a philanthropist, and a Freemason.
Mykolas Krupavičius (1885-1970) was a Lithuanian priest and politician. He is best known for his involvement with the land reform in the interwar #Lithuania🇱🇹️. In this photograph, he is posing as beduin in the Northern #Africa (1929).
October 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Mykolas Krupavičius (1885-1970) was a Lithuanian priest and politician. He is best known for his involvement with the land reform in the interwar #Lithuania🇱🇹️. In this photograph, he is posing as beduin in the Northern #Africa (1929).
The most beautiful accent of St. Barbara church's (Pašilė village, #Lithuania🇱🇹️) interior decor is the painting "The Crucifixion" by count Stanislovas Feliksas Čėsnas Kosakovskis (1795-1872).
September 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The most beautiful accent of St. Barbara church's (Pašilė village, #Lithuania🇱🇹️) interior decor is the painting "The Crucifixion" by count Stanislovas Feliksas Čėsnas Kosakovskis (1795-1872).
Saint Barbara church (1789) in Pašilė village, #Lithuania🇱🇹️. Now and in 1895.
During the Soviet occupation it was closed and converted to the cinema theatre.
During the Soviet occupation it was closed and converted to the cinema theatre.
September 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Saint Barbara church (1789) in Pašilė village, #Lithuania🇱🇹️. Now and in 1895.
During the Soviet occupation it was closed and converted to the cinema theatre.
During the Soviet occupation it was closed and converted to the cinema theatre.
Very beautiful cute fun nice adorable stone puppy statue 🐕named Dog Keksas (2013 by Lithuanian sculptor Ričardas Širvelis) stands in the middle of the Old Town (#Lithuania) independence). You must rub his nose and it will bring you good luck.
September 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Very beautiful cute fun nice adorable stone puppy statue 🐕named Dog Keksas (2013 by Lithuanian sculptor Ričardas Širvelis) stands in the middle of the Old Town (#Lithuania) independence). You must rub his nose and it will bring you good luck.
I'm addicted to Ottoman war drums. These two XVII c. drums were taken by Lithuanian army and are exposing in the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul now, Vilnius #Lithuania.
My photo.
My photo.
August 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I'm addicted to Ottoman war drums. These two XVII c. drums were taken by Lithuanian army and are exposing in the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul now, Vilnius #Lithuania.
My photo.
My photo.
"Napoleon, a life in Gardens and Shadows" by Ruth Scurr is definitely one of the most interesting books, which I have ever read.
We know #Napoleon as the great military leader, as the Emperor, the reformer or even a lover, but did you know, that he passionately loved gardening.
We know #Napoleon as the great military leader, as the Emperor, the reformer or even a lover, but did you know, that he passionately loved gardening.
August 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"Napoleon, a life in Gardens and Shadows" by Ruth Scurr is definitely one of the most interesting books, which I have ever read.
We know #Napoleon as the great military leader, as the Emperor, the reformer or even a lover, but did you know, that he passionately loved gardening.
We know #Napoleon as the great military leader, as the Emperor, the reformer or even a lover, but did you know, that he passionately loved gardening.
August 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Did you know?
The most famous Cherubs (detail of the Sistine Madonna) by Raphael have their twins in #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️. The XVIII c. wall of Church of Saint Nicholas (XV c.) was decorared with Two Cherubs by unknown Lithuanian sculptor.
#visitlithuania #northeurope #history #culture #heritage
The most famous Cherubs (detail of the Sistine Madonna) by Raphael have their twins in #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️. The XVIII c. wall of Church of Saint Nicholas (XV c.) was decorared with Two Cherubs by unknown Lithuanian sculptor.
#visitlithuania #northeurope #history #culture #heritage
August 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Did you know?
The most famous Cherubs (detail of the Sistine Madonna) by Raphael have their twins in #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️. The XVIII c. wall of Church of Saint Nicholas (XV c.) was decorared with Two Cherubs by unknown Lithuanian sculptor.
#visitlithuania #northeurope #history #culture #heritage
The most famous Cherubs (detail of the Sistine Madonna) by Raphael have their twins in #Kaunas, #Lithuania🇱🇹️. The XVIII c. wall of Church of Saint Nicholas (XV c.) was decorared with Two Cherubs by unknown Lithuanian sculptor.
#visitlithuania #northeurope #history #culture #heritage
#Napoleon contrasted the Muslim religion with Christianity. The first he considered sensual, "promising blue-eyed houris, verdant copses, streams of full of milk." The second was spiritual, focused on love and charity. 1/2
August 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
#Napoleon contrasted the Muslim religion with Christianity. The first he considered sensual, "promising blue-eyed houris, verdant copses, streams of full of milk." The second was spiritual, focused on love and charity. 1/2
Did you know? During #WWI (when #Lithuania was occupied by the Imperial #Germany), this house was the German soldiers’ recreation house, where soldiers came from the battlefield to regain their strengths. It was like a German hostel in the middle of #Kaunas.
August 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Did you know? During #WWI (when #Lithuania was occupied by the Imperial #Germany), this house was the German soldiers’ recreation house, where soldiers came from the battlefield to regain their strengths. It was like a German hostel in the middle of #Kaunas.
During Napoleon's crossing of the Niemen River ( #Lithuania) in 1812, his horse was startled by a rabbit (23 June) and threw him to the ground. While Napoleon only sustained a bruised hip, the general staff seen it as a bad omen. This is the exact place, where this incident happened in #Kaunas.
August 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
During Napoleon's crossing of the Niemen River ( #Lithuania) in 1812, his horse was startled by a rabbit (23 June) and threw him to the ground. While Napoleon only sustained a bruised hip, the general staff seen it as a bad omen. This is the exact place, where this incident happened in #Kaunas.
St. Virgin Mary church in Kulva village, #Lithuania🇱🇹️.
It is believed that the first Catholic wooden chapel in Kulva was built in XVI c. In 1647 the brick chapel was built. During #WWII, the church was badly damaged. Currently, only the belfry is open.
It is believed that the first Catholic wooden chapel in Kulva was built in XVI c. In 1647 the brick chapel was built. During #WWII, the church was badly damaged. Currently, only the belfry is open.
August 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
St. Virgin Mary church in Kulva village, #Lithuania🇱🇹️.
It is believed that the first Catholic wooden chapel in Kulva was built in XVI c. In 1647 the brick chapel was built. During #WWII, the church was badly damaged. Currently, only the belfry is open.
It is believed that the first Catholic wooden chapel in Kulva was built in XVI c. In 1647 the brick chapel was built. During #WWII, the church was badly damaged. Currently, only the belfry is open.