Germanus Collection

Ptolemy World map, 1467. Found in the collection of Biblioteka Narodowa, Warszawa

Curtis British Entomology Plate 191
Coleoptera: Ophonus germanus = Diachromus germanus (Red and Blue Ophonus: subgenus Ophonus) [Plant: Rumex conglomeratus (Rumex pratensis)] Date: 1824-39

Germanus and the man possessed, 1912 (litho)
2920436 Germanus and the man possessed, 1912 (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book of Saints and Heroes published by Longmans Green & Co 1912 H J Ford)

Germanus and the man possessed (litho)
3655988 Germanus and the man possessed (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germanus and the man possessed)

St. Germain (c. 380-448) Bishop of Auxerre (polychrome wood)
XIR167583 St. Germain (c.380-448) Bishop of Auxerre (polychrome wood) by French School, (15th century); Church of St. Germain l Auxerrois, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Atlas of Borso d Este, ca 1466-1467. Creator: Germanus, Donnus Nicolaus (ca. 1420-ca
Atlas of Borso d Este, ca 1466-1467. Found in the collection of Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Modena

Ptolemy World map. Artist: Germanus, Donnus Nicolaus (ca. 1420-ca. 1490)
Ptolemy World map. Private Collection

MAP OF ITALY, 1482. Map of Italy from Dominus Nicolaus Germanus edition of Ptolemy s
MAP OF ITALY, 1482. Map of Italy from Dominus Nicolaus Germanus edition of Ptolemys Geographia published at Ulm in 1482

Emil Jannings as Emanuel Raht and Marlene Dietrich as Lola Lola in The Blue Angel directed by Josef von Sternberg, 1930
THE BLUE ANGEL, 1930. Emil Jannings as Emanuel Raht and Marlene Dietrich as Lola Lola in The Blue Angel directed by Josef von Sternberg, 1930

Archbishop Germanus, Metropolitan of the Greek Church in Western and Northern Europe, taken specially for The Sphere, showing him crowned and wearing his elaborate and beautiful gold-stitched robes

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Germanus: A Name Echoing Through the Ages - From Medieval Maps to Silent Film Germanus, a name of ancient origin, holds a rich and intriguing history. In the realm of cartography, Germanus, also known as Donnus Nicolaus, left an indelible mark on the world with his detailed and accurate Ptolemaic maps, created around 1466-1467. His maps, including the famous World map, graced the pages of the Atlas of Borso d'Este. In the realm of entomology, Germanus is immortalized in Curtis' British Entomology Plate 191, a testament to his contributions to the scientific community. The name it also evokes memories of a saintly figure, St. Germain, Bishop of Auxerre, whose polychrome wood sculpture stands as a beacon of faith and devotion. Fast forward to the 20th century, and Germanus resurfaces in the form of Emil Jannings' portrayal of Emanuel Raht in Josef von Sternberg's The Blue Angel (1930). Raht, a carnival barker, bears little resemblance to the historical figures named Germanus, yet his presence keeps the name alive in popular culture. Throughout history, the name Germanus has been synonymous with exploration, discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge. From the maps of Ptolemy to the silver screen, Germanus continues to intrigue and inspire.