Clement of Alexandria I: Protrepticus and Paedagogus

A decorative mandorla-shaped seal represents the Hermann and Elise Wentzel Foundation, established in 1894. At its center, an owl—the traditional symbol of Athena and wisdom—stands upon an open book which rests on a globe, symbolizing the global reach of knowledge. This central motif is flanked by two heraldic shields: the left depicts a ship under sail, and the right depicts a radiant sun. A small shield containing a cross sits at the top point, and another with the letter 'A' is at the bottom. A border within the seal contains the translated text: "Hermann and Elise (née Heckmann) Wentzel Foundation, 1894."

Hermann and Elise, née Heckmann

Wentzel Foundation

née Heckmannoriginal: "geb. Heckmann." The German abbreviation "geb." stands for "geborene," meaning "born" or "née," indicating Elise's maiden name.