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Quill Pen Collection (page 10)

"Quill Pen: A Timeless Tool of Expression and Revolution" Throughout history, the quill pen has been a symbol of creativity, intellect, and rebellion

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of Alphonse Leroy, 1783 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Alphonse Leroy, 1783 (oil on canvas)
XIR212875 Portrait of Alphonse Leroy, 1783 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 72x91 cm; Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Frederic-Ignace (1732-1818) Comte de Mirbec, 1780 (oil on canvas)

Frederic-Ignace (1732-1818) Comte de Mirbec, 1780 (oil on canvas)
XIR207016 Frederic-Ignace (1732-1818) Comte de Mirbec, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Jules Cesar Denis van (1743-1821); 225x153.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82) (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82) (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR194756 St. Teresa of Avila (1515-82) (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828) (attr)

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Nicolas Boileau (1636-1711) after 1704 (oil on canvas)

Nicolas Boileau (1636-1711) after 1704 (oil on canvas)
XIR192435 Nicolas Boileau (1636-1711) after 1704 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (studio of); 116x87 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Gaspard Meyer (1749-98) or The Man in the Red Waistcoat, 1795 (oil on canvas)

Gaspard Meyer (1749-98) or The Man in the Red Waistcoat, 1795 (oil on canvas)
XIR192393 Gaspard Meyer (1749-98) or The Man in the Red Waistcoat, 1795 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 116x89.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of a Writer, 1772 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Writer, 1772 (oil on canvas)
XIR192392 Portrait of a Writer, 1772 (oil on canvas) by Doncre, Dominique (Guillaume Dominique Jacques) (1743-1820); 81x55 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Georges Couthon (1755-94) (oil on canvas)

Georges Couthon (1755-94) (oil on canvas)
XIR191393 Georges Couthon (1755-94) (oil on canvas) by Bonneville, Francois (fl.1787); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1651-90) Marquis de Seignelay, 1676 (oil on canvas)

Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1651-90) Marquis de Seignelay, 1676 (oil on canvas)
XIR187859 Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1651-90) Marquis de Seignelay, 1676 (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Marc (c.1642-1705); 113x108 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, 1767 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR187807 Portrait of a Gentleman, 1767 (oil on canvas) by Blanchet, Louis Gabriel (1705-72); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: 1765467; out of copyright

1765467; out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: 1765461; out of copyright

1765461; out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Madonna of the Shadow, detail of St. Thomas Aquinas and St

Madonna of the Shadow, detail of St. Thomas Aquinas and St
XIR174495 Madonna of the Shadow, detail of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Lawrence, from the first floor corridor (fresco) by Angelico

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Madonna of the Shadow, detail of Saints John the Evangelist, Thomas Aquinas, Lawrence

Madonna of the Shadow, detail of Saints John the Evangelist, Thomas Aquinas, Lawrence
XIR174494 Madonna of the Shadow, detail of Saints John the Evangelist, Thomas Aquinas, Lawrence and Peter Martyr, from the first floor corridor (fresco) by Angelico

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Interior of a Schoolroom (oil on canvas)

Interior of a Schoolroom (oil on canvas)
XIR172293 Interior of a Schoolroom (oil on canvas) by Houasse, Michel-Ange (1680-1730); 53x72 cm; Palacio Real de Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of Moliere (1622-73) (w / c on paper)

Portrait of Moliere (1622-73) (w / c on paper)
XIR168105 Portrait of Moliere (1622-73) (w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Emile Zola as a naturalist, from L Eclipse (engraving) (b / w photo)

Emile Zola as a naturalist, from L Eclipse (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR164577 Emile Zola as a naturalist, from L Eclipse (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gill, Andre (1840-85) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin (1807-74), 1838 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin (1807-74), 1838 (oil on canvas)
XIR160084 Portrait of Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin (1807-74), 1838 (oil on canvas) by Mongez, Angelique (1775-1855); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Trompe L Oeil Still Life (oil on panel)

Trompe L Oeil Still Life (oil on panel)
XIR154654 Trompe L Oeil Still Life (oil on panel) by de la Motte, Jean-Francois (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of Alexander Pope (1686-1744) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Alexander Pope (1686-1744) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR154121 Portrait of Alexander Pope (1686-1744) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Minerva with a quill pen, print maker: Hermanus Fock, 1781 - 1822

Minerva with a quill pen, print maker: Hermanus Fock, 1781 - 1822

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Chilon of Sparta, print maker: Jacob de Gheyn III, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, Nicolaes

Chilon of Sparta, print maker: Jacob de Gheyn III, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, Nicolaes de Clerck, 1616

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, engraved by Edward Fisher (1722-85) (engraving)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, engraved by Edward Fisher (1722-85) (engraving)
KW141836 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, engraved by Edward Fisher (1722-85) (engraving) by Chamberlin, Mason (1727-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Three figures visit a writer, Jacob Folkema, Anonymous, 1702 - 1817

Three figures visit a writer, Jacob Folkema, Anonymous, 1702 - 1817

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Woman Writing a Letter (oil on canvas)

Woman Writing a Letter (oil on canvas)
XIR197807 Woman Writing a Letter (oil on canvas) by Duval-Lecamus, Pierre (1790-1854); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Portrait of Vincent Voiture (1598-1648) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Vincent Voiture (1598-1648) (oil on canvas)
XIR192807 Portrait of Vincent Voiture (1598-1648) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info.: member of the French Academy in 1634; ); French

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) (oil on canvas)

Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) (oil on canvas)
XAL189501 Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: The Writer (oil on canvas)

The Writer (oil on canvas)
XIR181203 The Writer (oil on canvas) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 28x26 cm; Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Child with a Teetotum, 1738 (oil on canvas)

Child with a Teetotum, 1738 (oil on canvas)
XIR178904 Child with a Teetotum, 1738 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 67x76 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Young Man Writing (oil on canvas)

Young Man Writing (oil on canvas)
XIR175158 Young Man Writing (oil on canvas) by Craesbeeck, Joos van (c.1605-62) (follower of); 77x60 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Count Jean-Etienne-Marie Portalis (1746-1807) 1806 (oil on canvas)

Count Jean-Etienne-Marie Portalis (1746-1807) 1806 (oil on canvas)
XIR158233 Count Jean-Etienne-Marie Portalis (1746-1807) 1806 (oil on canvas) by Gautherot, Pierre (1769-1825); 216x139 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Elegant woman standing at desk in living room (B&W)

Elegant woman standing at desk in living room (B&W)

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Woman writing at desk with quill pen, (B&W), elevated view

Woman writing at desk with quill pen, (B&W), elevated view

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Awarded Imperial Service Medal After 27 years service at the treasury the last

Awarded Imperial Service Medal After 27 years service at the treasury the last four as office Keeper, Mr Thomas Ansell has retired at the limit

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: France, Paris, portrait of French scientist and author, Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle

France, Paris, portrait of French scientist and author, Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
France - 17th-18th century. Portrait of Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (Rouen, 1657 - Paris, 1757), French scientist and author

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: France, Bourg-en-Bresse, Portrait of J. Ph. Tardy-la-Carriere

France, Bourg-en-Bresse, Portrait of J. Ph. Tardy-la-Carriere, delegate at Directorys Council of Five Hundred
Unknown painter (19th century), Portrait of J.Ph.Tardy-la-CarriA

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Encre L. Marquet, La Meilleure de Toutes les Encres. Advertisement for Marquet ink

Encre L. Marquet, La Meilleure de Toutes les Encres. Advertisement for Marquet ink, illustration by Eugene Grasset
Posters, France, 20th century. Encre L. Marquet, La Meilleure de Toutes les Encres. Advertisment for Marquet ink, illustration by Eugene Grasset (1841-1917)

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Heinrich Pantaleon, Swiss physician C015 / 5795

Heinrich Pantaleon, Swiss physician C015 / 5795
Heinrich Pantaleon (1522-1595), Swiss physician. Pantaleon was born in Basle, Switzerland. He originally studied languages and literature, and became a professor at the University of Basle

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Mikhail Lomonosov, Russian scientist

Mikhail Lomonosov, Russian scientist
A reproduction of a portrait of Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: Lincolns desk and bookcase

Lincolns desk and bookcase
Abraham Lincolns law office bookcase and writing-desk. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: PLIT2A-00197

PLIT2A-00197
Percy Bysshe Shelley. Hand-colored woodcut from a portrait by Miss Curran

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: BUSN2A-00155

BUSN2A-00155
Writing master using a quill pen. Hand-colored engraving of an illustration

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: PREV2A-00025

PREV2A-00025
Alexander Hamilton at his desk, full portrait, with autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

Background imageQuill Pen Collection: EVRV2D-00043

EVRV2D-00043
General Washingtons desk at his winter camp headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph of a restored National Park site



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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.