Herman Collection (page 7)

Jan van Aken after Herman Saftleven (Dutch, 1614 - 1661), View of the River Rhine, etching

Herman Jansz Muller after Maerten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, c. 1540 - 1617), Hirah the Adullamite with the Kid, c. 1566, engraving

Herman van Swanevelt, Saint Paul and Saint Anthony Fed by the Raven, Dutch, c. 1600 - 1655, etching on laid paper

Herman Wilhelm Soltau (German, 1812 - 1861), Renderings of an Ivory Carving of Ariadne from the 6th Century and an Ivory Plaque from the 9th Century, watercolor and graphite

The Garden of Burgermeister Schwind, from Florilegium Renovatum by Theodore de Bry
XCF285179 The Garden of Burgermeister Schwind, from Florilegium Renovatum by Theodore de Bry (1528-98), published 1641 (coloured engraving) by Merian

Portrait of Herman Saftleven, Herman Saftleven, 1660

Coat of arms Leiden with the weapons of the mayors, upper part of the Grote Hagen, left leaf

Portrait of Herman Faukelius at the age of 67, print maker: Daniel van den Bremden, Salomon Mesdach, Anthony de Later, 1631

Portrait of Herman van Loo, Jacobus Houbraken, Hendrik Pothoven, 1772-1774

Admiral Maarten Tromp Harpertsz on chariot, Cornelis van Dalen (II), Wouter Muller, Herman Frederik Waterloos, 1653 - 1664

A Wooded Landscape; Herman van Swanevelt, Dutch, about 1600 - 1655; about 1629 - 1643; Brush and brown ink; 26.5 x 40 cm (10 7/16 x 15 3/4 in.)

Mountain Landscape with River and Wagon; Herman Nauwincx, Dutch, about 1623 - after 1651, and Willem Schellinks, Dutch, about 1627 - 1678; third quarter of 17th century; Oil on panel; Unframed

Self-Portrait ?, Attributed to Herman G. Herkomer, 1863-after 1915, American

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel after Herman Saftleven (Dutch, 1726-1798), Shipyard, 1761, transfer technique with etched hatching

Herman van Swanevelt (Dutch, c. 1600-1655), Rams, etching

Herman van Swanevelt (Dutch, c. 1600-1655), Abraham and the Three Angels, etching

Jan van Aken after Herman Saftleven (Dutch, 1614-1661), View of the River Rhine, etching

MAXIM GUN MECHANISM. The mechanism of the machine gun invented by Hirman Maxim in 1884

HERMANN von HELMHOLTZ (1821-1894). German physicist, anatomist, and physiologist. Title page of the first edition of Hermann von Helmholtzs On the Conservation of Energy, Berlin, Germany, 1847

COMET, 1556. Announcement of a comet and two earthquakes at Rossanna, Italy, and Constantinople on 5 March 1556. Contemporary German woodcut broadside by Hermann Gall

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Operating the sorting and counting mechanism for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890 devised by Herman Hollerith

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Punched-card counter devised by Herman Hollerith for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Gang-punch devised by Herman Hollerith for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Keypunch for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890 devised by Herman Hollerith

CENSUS MACHINE, 1890. Sorting and counting mechanism for the statistical tabulation of the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890. Devised by Herman Hollerith

NORWICH STEAMBOAT, c1909. The Norwich, built in 1836. Photographed by William Herman Rau, c1909

MICHELANGELO (1475-1564). Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet. Painting of the artist with Vittoria Colonna by Hermann Schneider

HERMAN MELVILLEs CHILDREN. From left to right: Malcolm, Frances, Elizabeth, and Stanwix

ALLAN MELVILLE (1782-1832). American merchant and father of novelist Herman Melville. Painting, 1810

HERMAN MELVILLE (1819-1891). American writer; photographed in 1885 by Rockwood

ELIZABETH SHAW MELVILLE. Mrs. Herman Melville

HERMAN MELVILLE (1819-1891). American novelist. Photographed in 1885

HERMANN LEVI (1839-1900). German conductor

OTTO HERMANN KAHN (1867-1934). American banker and opera patron. Photographed c1902

HERMANN EINSTEIN (1847-1902). Father of American (German-born) theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein

HERMAN HOLLERITH (1860-1929). American inventor. Photographed, c1905, in fur jacket and hat

GERMANICUS CAESAR, 16 A. D. Roman general Germanicus Caesar (15 B. C. -19 A. D. ) captures Thusnelda
GERMANICUS CAESAR, 16 A.D. Roman general Germanicus Caesar (15 B.C.-19 A.D.) captures Thusnelda, wife of Arminius, following his victory over German forces near the Weser River, 16 A.D

HERMAN FRASCH (1851-1914). American (German-born) chemist and inventor

HERMANN von HELMHOLTZ (1821-1894). German physicist, anatomist, and physiologist. Oil on canvas, 1881, by Ludwig Knaus (1829-1910)

CYRUS CURTIS (1850-1933). Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis. American publisher. Photograph, c1913

CHARLES V GOING TO YUSTE. The Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, on his way to the monastery of Yuste, Spain, in 1557. Photogravure after a painting by Hermann Schneider, German School, 19th century

COMET, 1556. Announcement of a comet and two earthquakes at Rossanna, Italy, and Constantinople on 5 March 1556. Contemporary German woodcut broadside by Hermann Gall

MAP: TRADE WINDS. Detail of a map of the West Indies engraved by Herman Moll in 1715 showing the paths of the northeasterly trade winds indicated by arrows

MELVILLE: TYPEE, 1846. Title page and frontispiece of the first edition of Herman Melvilles Typee, 1846

DRESSING ROOM, c1900. Two women wearing undergarments in a dressing room. Stereograph by William Herman Rau, c1900

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"Herman: A Tale of Legends and Icons" In the late 19th century, Herman Melville penned his masterpiece "Moby Dick, " forever immortalizing the enigmatic white whale. The only known picture of this mythical creature drawn during Melville's lifetime is a captivating wood engraving that continues to captivate readers today. Meanwhile, another legend was emerging on American soil. Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, would become one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. From his humble beginnings as a professional player for the Boston Red Sox to his legendary years with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth left an indelible mark on America's favorite pastime. Photographs from the 1920s depict Ruth engaging with children while donning his pinstriped uniform, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also his warm-hearted nature off the field. As we delve into history further, we stumble upon images of cotton plantations that remind us of a dark chapter in our nation's past. These haunting visuals serve as reminders of both human resilience and societal progress. Shifting our focus across continents brings us to Estonia's Tallinn and its magnificent Pikk Hermann Tower—a part of Toompea Castle—standing tall alongside the Estonian Parliament building. This architectural marvel represents strength and endurance throughout centuries. And let us not forget about music. Louis Armstrong graces a vibrant music cover for "Hello Dolly. " His soulful voice resonates through time, reminding us of joyous melodies that transcend generations. Through these glimpses into different eras and realms—from literature to sports, architecture to music—we encounter various facets of greatness embodied by individuals like Herman Melville and Babe Ruth or structures like Pikk Hermann Tower. Their legacies continue to inspire awe and admiration even today; they are testaments to humanity's boundless potential for creativity and achievement.