Ferdinand was an artistic man and his influence meant that Hermann grew up to have a strong love of music and painting. Caroline Helmholtz was the daughter of an artillery officer.
Ferdinand ay isang artistic na tao at ang kanyang impluwensiya sinadya na Hermann lumago hanggang sa may isang malakas na pag-ibig ng musika at ng ipinta. Caroline Helmholtz ay ang mga anak na babae ng isang artilerya officer.