Quill Collection (page 3)

Saint John, plate four from The Four Evangelists, 1588. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Saint John, plate four from The Four Evangelists, 1588

Design: Instruments, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Instruments, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Art of Writing, from Encyclopédie, 1760. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Art of Writing, from Encyclopedie, 1760

The Honorable Sir Henry Gould, 1794. Creator: Thomas Hardy
The Honorable Sir Henry Gould, 1794

Lieven van Coppenol, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Lieven van Coppenol, n.d

Saint Matthew, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Matthew, n.d

Saint John, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint John, n.d

Saint Luke, 1650. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Saint Luke, 1650

Lieven van Coppenol, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Lieven van Coppenol, n.d

Milton Dictating to Ellwood the Quaker, 1804/05. Creator: James Barry
Milton Dictating to Ellwood the Quaker, 1804/05

John Bunyan in Prison writing The Pilgrims Progress
John Bunyan (1628-1688) - English writer and Puritan preacher - writing The Pilgrims Progress during his twelve-year imprisonment (between 1661 and 1672)

Ian McKellen, as Dr Faustus, in the play also called Dr Faustus, at The New Theatre, Cardiff, Wales. Picture taken 11th February 1975

The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. Artist: Brueghel
The Payment of the Tithes (known as Village Lawyer), between 1617 and 1622. From a private collection

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. A popular illustrated textbook for children

Colour Magazine Thoughts And Opinions
An illustrative page header for a number of issues of Colour Magazine, for their thoughts and opinions page. It shows a man squiring ink on the left, which sends an artistic trail

J. J. Morgan
A portrait painting of an author, J. J. Morgan, sat in a study with a quill in his hand, wearing a blue dressing gown. Date: circa 1917

Fashion Plate
An illustration for a coloured fashion plate, showing a seated woman at her desk, with a quill and card. The room has a significant pink theme with the walls, footstool, waste paper bin

Manuel Roda y Arrieta (1706/1707-1782), 1765, by Batoni
Manuel Roda y Arrieta (1706/1707-1782). Spanish politician. Founder of the History Academy. Portrait by Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787), 1765. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain

Poster, Desmoulins for good quality shoes, 11 Rue Thiers. Date: 1912

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Women Curlers 1907
The last treatment was having its locks curled. Using a blunt knife the women workers curl the plumes some reaching the length of about ten feet

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Joining feathers 1907
Edwardian women sitting along a table, using a sharp knife they cut and trim the quill thin and flat, so the colourful feathers can be glued together. Date: 1907

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). nd International Congress of Writers, held in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia in 1937. Poster by Ramon Gaya. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El socialismo es la humanidad superada (Socialism is Humanity that Has Got Better), Poster of the Valencian Socialist Federation designed by J. Barreira. SPAIN

MARBLE TOMB/GOZO/MALTA
A representation of Death adorns this elaborate marble tomb cover in the Cathedral in Victoria (Rabat) on Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago Date: 2005

Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas)
3246651 Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas) by Passerotti, Bartolommeo (1529-92) (attr. to); 121x92 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Major General Sir Barry Close, Bart, c. 1811-1850 (oil on canvas)
3501240 Major General Sir Barry Close, Bart, c.1811-1850 (oil on canvas) by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); 127x102 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772307 Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42x52 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga (August 7)

William Morris in his library at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, 1890s (b/w photo)
868258 William Morris in his library at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, 1890s (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

Saint Jerome (oil on canvas)
868081 Saint Jerome (oil on canvas) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Saint Jerome (c. 347 - 30 September 420), priest

Charles Churchill, 1779 (engraving)
MBD292097 Charles Churchill, 1779 (engraving) by Cotton (fl.1770s) (after); Collection Michael Burden; (add.info.: Churchill (1732-64) was an English poet;)

Detail of Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas)
490122 Detail of Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Oost, Jacob van (1601-71); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490121.); © Art in Flanders

Touch (oil on panel)
471230 Touch (oil on panel) by Coques, Gonzales (1614-84); 18x15 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: A man sharpens a pen)

Detail of Legenda, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel)
490073 Detail of Legenda, from Historia - Tempus - Legenda, 1897 (oil on panel) by Hove, Edmond Theodor van (1853-1913); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas)
490121 Portrait of a Theologian with his Secretary, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Oost, Jacob van (1601-71); 116x222 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Gaspard Gevartius, 1628 (oil on panel)
471139 Gaspard Gevartius, 1628 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 119x98 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Portrait of an Indian (Red Jacket) (w/c on paper)
NYH185405 Portrait of an Indian (Red Jacket) (w/c on paper) by Hyde de Neuville, Anne Marguerite (c.1749-1849); 16.5x12.3 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA

Lettre Premiere, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803), pub. 1934 (pochoir print)
3025979 Lettre Premiere, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803), pub. 1934 (pochoir print) by Barbier

St. Barbara, late 15th century. Creator: Master FVB
St. Barbara, late 15th century

Lettre LXXXVIII, Cecile Volanges au Vicomte de Valmont, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos
3025969 Lettre LXXXVIII, Cecile Volanges au Vicomte de Valmont, from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos (1741-1803), pub

Friar Luis de Granada (1504-88) engraved by M. Gamborino (1760-c. 1828) from the Illustrious Men collection (engraving)
IND113001 Friar Luis de Granada (1504-88) engraved by M. Gamborino (1760-c.1828) from the Illustrious Men collection (engraving) by Maca, Josef (18th century) (after); Calcografia Nacional, Madrid

Busy in the office (colour litho)
3641662 Busy in the office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Busy in the office. Postcard, early 20th century)

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"Unleashing the Power of the Quill: A Journey Through Art, Literature, and History" Step into a world where words come alive, guided by the delicate strokes of a quill. From Shakespeare's Bees to Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations in "The Chronicles of Narnia, " this captivating tool has left its mark on countless masterpieces. In "Portrait of a Young Gentleman, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the elegance and refinement that can be achieved with just a flick of the quill. The intricate details bring forth an aura of sophistication and grace. Saint John of the Cross, immortalized through an exquisite colored engraving, reminds us that even spiritual enlightenment can be conveyed through ink and parchment. His profound teachings continue to inspire generations. A chilling scene unfolds in Jacques Louis David's oil painting depicting Jean-Paul Marat's tragic demise at the hands of Charlotte Corday. The quill becomes not only a symbol but also an instrument for change as it witnesses revolutionary fervor turning into tragedy. At High Post Aerodrome, Supermarine test pilots take flight amidst innovation and daring feats. Their pens scribble notes capturing exhilarating moments as they push boundaries in aviation history - their stories etched forever thanks to this timeless writing instrument. Duns Scotus' philosophical musings find expression within his scriptum q manuscript. With each stroke of his quill pen, he delves deep into complex ideas that shape our understanding of existence itself. Baudelaire's haunting poetry finds visual representation in Charles Baudelaire's illustration for "Les Fleurs du Mal. " The intertwining lines mirror the dark beauty hidden within these verses - all brought to life by a simple yet powerful quill pen. Mozart's silhouette dances across time as his genius is captured through music composed with nothing but ink-filled feathers gliding effortlessly across paper. The magic lies not only in the melodies but also in the instrument that gave them life.