Dictation Collection

Thomas Aquinas Card
The theologian receives dictation from the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, whispering in his ear, which he will later transcribe into his book

William Shakespeare dictates two Plays and a Sonnet simultaneously (litho)
8655414 William Shakespeare dictates two Plays and a Sonnet simultaneously (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

History of the emperors: Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) dictating to his secretaries
NWI4943896 History of the emperors: Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) dictating to his secretaries. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of the emperors)

Homer dictates to a scribe. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Homer dictates to a scribe

Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; …pendant qu'interrompant sa marche de fauve en... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visions de guerre sur le front Russe; pendant qu'interrompant sa marche de fauve en cage, le general dicte des instructions a son chef d'etat-major, 1916

Saint John Dictating to the Venerable Bede, c. 1140. Creator: Unknown
Saint John Dictating to the Venerable Bede, c. 1140

Boss flirting with his secretary (colour litho)
6000046 Boss flirting with his secretary (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boss flirting with his secretary)

St John and his disciple Prochorus (Miniature, 1236)
LRI4670600 St John and his disciple Prochorus (Miniature, 1236) by Armenian School (13th Century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughter (colour litho)
977847 John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughter (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughter)

Medieval German poet Wolfram von Eisenach dictating his romantic poem Parzival (engraving)
7147994 Medieval German poet Wolfram von Eisenach dictating his romantic poem Parzival (engraving) by Heim, Francois Joseph (1787-1865) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlemagne dictating his capitulars to his minister Alcuin (732-804)
JLJ4641677 Charlemagne dictating his capitulars to his minister Alcuin (732-804), Engraving 19th century by Unknown Artist

The prophete Jeremie dictating his propheties to Baruch - Colorisee engraving by
XEE4156999 The prophete Jeremie dictating his propheties to Baruch - Colorisee engraving by Pannemacker, from the Bible of Gustave Dore (1832-1883) - Jeremiah (650-585 BC), Hebrew Prophet

Napoleon I in exile at Saint Helena (hand-coloured engraving)
XEE3613045 Napoleon I in exile at Saint Helena (hand-coloured engraving) by Bacquoy, Pierre-Charles (1759-1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

The blind Milton dictating to his daughters at his home at Chalfont (litho)
977846 The blind Milton dictating to his daughters at his home at Chalfont (litho) by Fanfani, Enrico (fl.1847-61); Private Collection; (add.info)

Milton Dictating to His Daughter, 1794 (oil on canvas)
2968189 Milton Dictating to His Daughter, 1794 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 121.2x118.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Office Worker Making Notes, 1928 (screen print)
3036150 Office Worker Making Notes, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a woman office worker making notes in a notepad; screen print)

Las Casas and his son writing the history of Napoleon under his dictation (colour litho)
725938 Las Casas and his son writing the history of Napoleon under his dictation (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ferdinand of Spain resigning his crown at the Dictation of the Emperor Napoleon (engraving)
654675 Ferdinand of Spain resigning his crown at the Dictation of the Emperor Napoleon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Busy Boss on the Phone at His Desk, 1954 (screen print)
2630045 Busy Boss on the Phone at His Desk, 1954 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Businessman dictating to secretary 1903
Businessman dictating to secretary. Date: 1903

The saint dictates her sermons (Polyptych of the life of Saint Humility
LRI4579123 The saint dictates her sermons (Polyptych of the life of Saint Humility) - Detrempe on wood 14th century by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Marco Polo dictating his memoirs in prison to Rustichello of Pisa
TRV230428 Marco Polo dictating his memoirs in prison to Rustichello of Pisa, title page of volume 2 of The Book of Marco Polo the Venetian Concerning the Kingdoms of the East

Sketch for an Oval Ceiling, c. 1705 (oil on canvas)
XYC254468 Sketch for an Oval Ceiling, c.1705 (oil on canvas) by Laguerre, Louis (1663-1721) (after); 35.6x43.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; French, out of copyright

Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration
CHT167352 Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration (pen & ink and sepia wash on paper) by Lavoisier

Milton dictating Paradise Lost, illustration from The Church of England
STC393399 Milton dictating Paradise Lost, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Interior view of a women typing from a dictating machine
MNY380987 Interior view of a women typing from a dictating machine and a man dictating into another at the Edison Phonograph Co

Interior view of men using dictating machines at the New York Edison Co
MNY380983 Interior view of men using dictating machines at the New York Edison Co. at 55 Duane Street, New York, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Interior view of women at dictating machines at the New York Edison Co
MNY380982 Interior view of women at dictating machines at the New York Edison Co. at 55 Duane Street, New York, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Berthier en prenait note (colour litho)
2790617 Berthier en prenait note (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berthier en prenait note)

The illiterate or woman writing a letter for her maid Painting by Odoardo Borrani
JLJ4571465 The illiterate or woman writing a letter for her maid Painting by Odoardo Borrani (1834-1905) 1869 Private collection by Borrani

Ms 70 f. 57 Pope Gregory I the Great (c. 540-604) dictating the Book of Job to his scribe
XIR82693 Ms 70 f.57 Pope Gregory I the Great (c.540-604) dictating the Book of Job to his scribe Peter, from Moralia in Job by Pope Gregory the Great (vellum) by French School

Tablet depicting four scribes at work, New Kingdom, c. 1400 BC (stone)
XIR158861 Tablet depicting four scribes at work, New Kingdom, c.1400 BC (stone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Egyptian, out of copyright

A Mother and Child, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)
JEF144617 A Mother and Child, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 92.5x62 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

THE DREYFUS CASE - The letter dictated to Alfred Dreyfus on October 15
XEE4152491 THE DREYFUS CASE - The letter dictated to Alfred Dreyfus on October 15, 1894 - the commander of the Paty de Clam Du Paty, in charge of the investigation

The Letter, (oil on canvas)
989597 The Letter, (oil on canvas) by Pearce, Charles Sprague (1851-1914); 56x45.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Charles Sprague Pearce (1851-1914). Oil on canvas

Outside a Permanent Camp in Germany (colour litho)
2794628 Outside a Permanent Camp in Germany (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outside a Permanent Camp in Germany)

"He wrote at Marco Polos Dictation"(litho)
725655 " He wrote at Marco Polos Dictation" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Public scribe in Naples, c. 1890 (glass plate)
494195 Public scribe in Naples, c.1890 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

The Letter, (oil on canvas)
658464 The Letter, (oil on canvas) by Worms, Jules (1832-1914); 36x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Jules Worms (1832-1924). Oil on canvas

Illustration of Bombled Louis (1862-1927) from the book "
JLJ4626001 Illustration of Bombled Louis (1862-1927) from the book " The Memorial of Saint Helene" by Count Emmanuel de Las Cases (1766-1842): Napoleon dictates his memorials to Las cases

View of the Edison Co. booth of office equipment at a trade show at Madison Square Garden
MNY380985 View of the Edison Co. booth of office equipment at a trade show at Madison Square Garden, New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

John Milton in his garden
LLM455692 John Milton in his garden by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton in his garden)

Sir Francis Bacon
LLM455690 Sir Francis Bacon by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Bacon accompanied by a gentleman of his household)

Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration
CHT167350 Antoine Lavoisier (1743-94) and his Experiments into Respiration (pen & ink and sepia wash on paper) by Lavoisier

Her First Dictation, painting exhibited at the Salon des Champs Elysses, Paris, 1891 (litho)
6014258 Her First Dictation, painting exhibited at the Salon des Champs Elysses, Paris, 1891 (litho) by Amand-Durand, Charles (1831-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her First Dictation)

John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters (engraving)
964409 John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters (engraving) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters)

The Letter-writer, a reminiscence of Barcelona (engraving)
1064306 The Letter-writer, a reminiscence of Barcelona (engraving) by Beaury-Saurel, Amelie (1848-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter-writer, a reminiscence of Barcelona)

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"Capturing Words: The Art of Dictation Through the Ages" From ancient scribes to modern professionals, it has been a powerful tool for communication and creation. In this captivating collection of images, we glimpse into the diverse realms where words have been dictated and recorded throughout history. The Thomas Aquinas Card reveals the intellectual prowess of one of history's greatest theologians as he dictates his profound thoughts onto parchment. Meanwhile, Cromwell Protector of the Vaudois showcases a leader using dictation to protect and preserve religious freedom. In an unexpected twist, we witness a boss flirting with his secretary in vivid color litho – a reminder that even personal interactions can be influenced by dictation. St John and his disciple Prochorus transport us back to 1236 when spiritual teachings were passed down through spoken word. John Milton dictating Paradise Lost to his daughter is captured in vibrant color litho, showcasing how familial bonds intertwine with creative expression. Similarly, Medieval German poet Wolfram von Eisenach entrusts his romantic poem Parzival to another's pen through an intricate engraving. Charlemagne's authoritative presence comes alive as he dictates his capitulars to minister Alcuin – an image that highlights the power dynamics inherent in dictation processes. The prophete Jeremie dictating prophecies adds a touch of mysticism with its mesmerizing colorisee engraving. Napoleon I finds himself exiled on Saint Helena but remains undeterred as he continues to dictate from afar – reminding us that words know no boundaries or limitations. The blind Milton inspires awe as he relies on daughters' assistance while passionately sharing ideas at Chalfont House in a touching litho portrayal. Milton Dictating to His Daughter immortalizes their unique bond amidst literary brilliance painted delicately on canvas. Finally, Office Worker Making Notes brings us closer to our present reality with a screen print capturing the essence of professional dictation in 1928.