Writting Materials Collection

The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

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

The copyist. Bookplate of Robert Forrer, 1890. Creator: Schnug, Leo (1878-1933)
The copyist. Bookplate of Robert Forrer, 1890. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Moderne et Contemporain, Strasbourg

The Art of Writing. From Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond d Alembert, 1751-1765. Private Collection

L Ecriture (The Writing), 1752. Creator: Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-1789)
L Ecriture (The Writing), 1752. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Scientist at work. Found in the Collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Arnold Inkwell, 1899. Private Collection

Portrait of Tommaso Inghirami, ca 1509. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Burgundian scribe (Portrait of Jean Mielot, secretary, author and translator
Burgundian scribe (Portrait of Jean Mie lot, secretary, author and translator of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy), ca 1455. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The Tithing, 1514. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Tithing (Village Lawyer), 1617. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Madonna of the Magnificat (Detail), 1483. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Boy with a Top (A Child with a Teetotum), 1738. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The money-changer Orazio Lago, his wife and a client. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Money changer, 1675. Artist: Haensbergen, Jan van (1642-1705)
The Money changer, 1675. Private Collection

Portrait of John Fletcher (1579-1625), c. 1620. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of John Fletcher (1579-1625), c. 1620. Found in the collection of Clarendon Collection

Portrait of Christian Andreas Cothenius (1708-1789), 1777. Artist: Therbusch-Lisiewska, Anna Dorothea (1721-1782)
Portrait of Christian Andreas Cothenius (1708-1789), 1777. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay, 1676. Artist: Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766)
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Seignelay, 1676. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Wooden cash (or writing) box with poptrait of Peter the Greats son, ca. 1695. Artist: Anonymous master
Wooden cash (or writing) box with poptrait of Peter the Greats son, ca. 1695. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Moneylender and his Wife. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Moneylender and his Wife. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

A Scholar Seated at a Desk (Scholar at his Study). Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
A Scholar Seated at a Desk (Scholar at his Study). Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Portrait of Madame Roland. Artist: Labille-Guiard, Adelaide (1749-1803)
Portrait of Madame Roland. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts de Quimper

Scholar sharpening a quill pen. Artist: Dou, Gerard (Gerrit) (1613-1675)
Scholar sharpening a quill pen. Found in the collection of The Leiden Collection NY

Public Scribe. Artist: Hamdi Bey, Osman (1842-1910)
Public Scribe. Found in the collection of Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul

The house of the pen, 1928. Artist: D Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
The house of the pen, 1928. From a private collection

Two Tax Gatherers, c. 1540. Artist: Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567)
Two Tax Gatherers, c.1540. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Moneylender and his Wife, 1539. Artist: Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567)
The Moneylender and his Wife, 1539. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668. Artist: Gijsbrechts
Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Portrait of Marie Emilie Cuivilliers, nee Boucher, 1779. Artist: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)
Portrait of Marie Emilie Cuivilliers, nee Boucher, 1779. From a private collection

Trompe-l??il, 1737. Artist: Hofverberg, Carl (1695-1765)
Trompe-l??il, 1737. Found in the collection of the Livrustkammaren, Stockholm

The Safe-Casket of Peter I, First third of 18th cen. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Quill-cutter, 1627. Artist: Lievens, Jan (1607-1674)
The Quill-cutter, 1627. Found in the collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Still Life. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
Still Life. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Lugansk

The office of the tax collector (Biccherna) of Siena, 1451-1452. Artist: Anonymous
The office of the tax collector (Biccherna) of Siena, 1451-1452. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Jean-Baptiste Colbert, marquis de Seignelay (1651-1690). Artist: Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766)
Jean-Baptiste Colbert, marquis de Seignelay (1651-1690). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

A Lady Writing a Letter, 1665-1670. Artist: Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-1675)
A Lady Writing a Letter, 1665-1670. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Portrait of the Bookseller E. J. Fontaine, 1885. Artist: Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-1894)
Portrait of the Bookseller E. J. Fontaine, 1885. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Artist: Bonvin, Francois (1817-1887)
Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Portrait of Jan Anthony d Averhoult (1756-1792), 1792. Artist: Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845)
Portrait of Jan Anthony d Averhoult (1756-1792), 1792. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

The Scribe, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Starck, Julius Joseph Gaspard (1814-1899)
The Scribe, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

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"Exploring the Art of Writing: A Journey through Time" Step into the world of writing materials as we delve into the captivating works of renowned artists and historical artifacts. From Quentin Massys' "The Tax Collectors" in the 1520s to Brueghel's "The Payment of the Tithes (Village Lawyer)" between 1617 and 1622, these masterpieces depict scenes where writing played a significant role. Intriguingly, Leo Schnug's bookplate for Robert Forrer in 1890 showcases "The Copyist, " emphasizing the importance of preserving knowledge through meticulous transcription. Meanwhile, Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert's iconic Encyclopedie from 1751-1765 features "The Art of Writing, " highlighting its significance as an essential skill during that era. Jean-Etienne Liotard's mesmerizing painting titled "L'Ecriture (The Writing)" from 1752 captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing an individual passionately engaged in penning their thoughts onto paper. This image serves as a reminder that writing is not merely a practical task but also an art form that allows us to express our innermost emotions. Moving beyond visual arts, we encounter glimpses into history with portraits such as Tommaso Inghirami's enigmatic depiction from around 1509 and Jean Mielot, secretary, author, and translator portrayed as a Burgundian scribe. These individuals embody the dedication required by those who devoted their lives to shaping written records. As we explore further, scientific endeavors come to light with depictions like "Scientist at Work. " It reminds us how scientists utilize various writing materials to document groundbreaking discoveries that shape our understanding of the world. Lastly, let us not forget about tools like "The Arnold Inkwell" from 1899—a testament to human ingenuity in creating instruments that aid the act of writing itself.