Quill Pen Collection

A Radical Lawyer, 1902. Artist: Spy
A Radical Lawyer, 1902. John Lawson Walton KC MP, British barrister and politician. Walton served as Attorney General from 1905-1908. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 6th March 1902

Thomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Artist: Niccolo Francesco Haym
Thomas Tallis, (c1505-1585), English organist and composer, 1700. Portrait made in 1700 of the 16th century musician, from English Music, (1941)

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, c1537, (1902). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, c1537, (1902). Cromwell (c1485-1540) was King Henry VIII of Englands chief minister

Charles Dickens writing
Charles Dickens at his writing desk. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

An engraving depicting a clerk using a Pascal adding machine, and writing down his results with a quill pen
5311630 An engraving depicting a clerk using a Pascal adding machine, and writing down his results with a quill pen, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The hero of Lucknow, 1858
1575300 The hero of Lucknow, 1858; (add.info.: The hero of Lucknow, presented to the "Albion" subscribers, New York, 1859, drawn and engraved by A.H. Ritchie 1822-1895 dated 1859)

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man at a desk
5893164 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man at a desk.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a young man writing with a quill pen at a desk with several books)

The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy
FLO4718228 The Morning Visit: Caricature on the relations between aristocracy and the clergy. Lord at his table writing with a quill pen surrounded by documents and charters

French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar
2911709 French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar; (add.info.: French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar, standing next to his camera and holding a quill pen in right hand)

John Ridge, a Cherokee, 1838
1574359 John Ridge, a Cherokee, 1838; (add.info.: Print shows John Ridge, half-length portrait, seated, facing right, writing with quill pen.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Puck holding a suitcase standing before President McKinley, 1898
1576785 Puck holding a suitcase standing before President McKinley, 1898; (add.info.: Ready for duty' Puck holding suitcase with sword, standing before President William McKinley)

King Louis XII of France, 1462-1515. The king sits at a table writing a letter with quill pen to Anne of Brittany
FLO4570812 King Louis XII of France, 1462-1515. The king sits at a table writing a letter with quill pen to Anne of Brittany

Lady and her gentleman caller writing and reading in a garden terrace, 19th century
FLO4691350 Lady and her gentleman caller writing and reading in a garden terrace, 19th century. She says, Farewell, I count on you giving us a few days

The moneylenders, c.1520. Creator: Massys, Quentin
The moneylenders, c.1520. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rom.

Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani. '...especially on Sundays after mass

The Four Evangelists, from c.1616 until 1624. Creator: Pieter Soutman
The Four Evangelists, from c.1616 until 1624. The Evangelists are seated together at a table, each engaged in the writing of his Gospel. Matthew's attribute is an angel, Mark's a lion

Trompe l'oeil: Two bats nailed to a timber wall, knife and quill pen ("The Bat Painting"), 1738

Truth, Time and History, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Francisco Goya
Truth, Time and History, late 18th-early 19th century

Pehr Axel Nystrom, 1793-1868, 1832. Creator: Erik Wahlbergson
Pehr Axel Nystrom, 1793-1868, 1832

St Jerome, 1600-1699. Creators: Titian, Unknown
St Jerome, 1600-1699

Young man writing at a window, 1734-1785. Creator: Jan Stolker
Young man writing at a window, 1734-1785

Trompe l'oeil, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Johan Klopper
Trompe l'oeil, late 17th-early 18th century

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Aminte en son Cabinet, between circa 1678 and circa 1693

AI IMAGE - Portrait of William Shakespeare, 1600s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of William Shakespeare, 1600s, (2023). English author, playwright and poet William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

"Vanitas" Still Life, c1665. Creator: Adam Bernaert. "Vanitas" Still Life, c1665
"Vanitas" Still Life, c1665

Recruiting Sergeants, 1879. Creator: Gustaf Cederström
Recruiting Sergeants, 1879

The Scholars, 1798. Creator: Abraham Delfos
The Scholars, 1798

Nous voilà...réunies pour écrire le premier numéro.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nous voila...reunies pour ecrire le premier numero.. 1844. Nous voila donc reunies pour ecrire le premier numero de notre journal..."Le Sans Culotte litteraire...qu'est ce nous allons

C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami, et qu'il m'est amene par vous que je consens a lui laisser souscrire les vingt dernieres

Les Horaces de l'Elysée, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Horaces de l'Elysee, 1851. The Horatii of the Elysee. Satire depicting French politicians as the Horatii, triplet warriors of Roman legend

Illustration for Life of a Badly Brought Up Young Lady, 1779. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Life of a Badly Brought Up Young Lady, 1779

The Scholar at the Lectern (The Father of the Jewish Bride), 1641. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Scholar at the Lectern (The Father of the Jewish Bride), 1641. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

An old scholar, 1645-1672. Creator: Unknown
An old scholar, 1645-1672

Two Evangelists, c.1407. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
Two Evangelists, c.1407

Two Evangelists, c.1407. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
Two Evangelists, c.1407

Allegory over Poetry. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
Allegory over Poetry, unknown date

The answer, c.1879. Creator: Kate Bisschop-Swift
The answer, c.1879

Regency piece, 1789. Creator: Jan Bulthuis
Regency piece, 1789. Regentenstuk. Four unknown men sitting around a table, a servant on the right, and on the left a young man

A Man Writing at his Desk, 1784. Creator: Jan Ekels the Younger
A Man Writing at his Desk, 1784

Session of Commissioners to receive the Liberale Gifte...12 September 1747, (1748). Creator: Jacobus Buys
Session of Commissioners to receive the Liberale Gifte, or 50th penny, 12 September 1747, (1748). Men sitting and standing around a table, a woman leaves the room reading a piece of paper

Portrait of the Children of Barend Goudriaan, 1776. Creator: Cornelis van Cuylenburg
Portrait of the Children of Barend Goudriaan, 1776

A Sibyl, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Sibyl, c17th century

The Evangelist Saint Mark, 1610-1615. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
The Evangelist Saint Mark, 1610-1615

The Evangelist Saint Luke, 1610-1615. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
The Evangelist Saint Luke, 1610-1615

"Art and Liberty" - painted by Gallait, 1856. Creator: Cheltnam
"Art and Liberty" - painted by Gallait, 1856. Engraving...from a picture...by one of the best living Belgium artists, M

Five men in interior, c.1837-c.1903. Creator: Jan Striening
Five men in interior, c.1837-c.1903

History Taught through Truth, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
History Taught through Truth, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

History, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
History, 1677-1755. Design for a painting

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"Quill Pen: A Timeless Tool of Expression and Revolution" Throughout history, the quill pen has been a symbol of creativity, intellect, and rebellion. From the elegant script of Thomas Tallis to the revolutionary writings of Charles Dickens, this simple instrument has left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage. In 1700, Niccolo Francesco Haym captured the essence of the quill pen in his artwork. The delicate strokes and intricate details reflect its importance as a tool for expression during that era. Similarly, Hans Holbein the Younger's portrait of Thomas Cromwell showcases his power and influence as he holds a quill pen in his hand - a testament to its significance even among nobility. But it wasn't just artists and composers who wielded this mighty implement. A Radical Lawyer depicted in 1902 by Spy shows how lawyers used their pens to challenge societal norms and fight for justice. The poster "Knowledge Will Break the Chains of Slavery, " created by Alexei Radakov in 1920, highlights how words written with a quill can inspire social change. The it also played a role behind closed doors. In Jacques-Louis David's painting from 1788, Antoine Laurent Lavoisier is seen writing with precision while his wife observes attentively – showcasing how scientific discoveries were made possible through meticulous documentation. Even ordinary individuals found solace in their trusty quills. An unknown man portrayed alongside his servant in 1579 demonstrates that writing was not limited to those born into privilege but accessible to all who sought self-expression or communication. Military figures like Major General Sir Barry Close recognized both practicality and prestige associated with using such an instrument; immortalized on canvas around 1811-1850 holding a feathered pen tightly between his fingers. The impact of the quill pen extended beyond borders as well.