Quill Collection

Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Engraving. Colored
Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591). Spanish friar of DIscalced Carmelite Order. Engraving. Colored

Supermarine test pilots at High Post Aerodrome in March?
Supermarine test pilots at High Post Aerodrome in March 1946: From left: Flt Lt P. Wigley DFC, Sqn Ldr W.J.G. Morgan DFC, Lt Cdr Jeffrey K. Quill AFC, Chief Test Pilot; Flt Lt Leslie R

Shakespeares Bees by Pauline Baynes
William Shakespeare, lost in thought, and inspired by a swarm of honey bees as he writes Henry V

Portrait of a Young Gentleman (oil on canvas)
XMV2639952 Portrait of a Young Gentleman (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat, fatally stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday, 13 July 1793
DAVID: THE DEATH OF MARAT. French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat, fatally stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday, 13 July 1793. Oil on canvas, 1793, by Jacques Louis David

Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Philosopher-theologians. Scriptum q
Duns Scotus (1266-1308). Philosopher-theologians of the High Middle Ages. Scholasticism school. Scriptum quartum a Joanne Duns Scoto super quarto sententiarum editum. Edit, 1517

BAUDELAIRE: ILLUSTRATION. Illustration for Charles Baudelaires poem Les Fleurs du Mal, 1899

Hand and Quill Pen
Writing with a quill pen

Rene Descartes at Desk
RENE DESCARTES French Mathematician and Philosopher. Attempted to unify all knowledge as the product of clear reasoning from self-evident premises

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the Austrian composer playing the harpsichord

Wa Mozart Silhouette
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Silhouette of the Austrian composer at the piano

Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1819 (oil on canvas)
XCF274363 Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Amelia (1775-1847); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822); ); British

Vanitas (oil on canvas)
XIR160470 Vanitas (oil on canvas) by Saint-Andre, Simon Renard de (1613-1677); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR37016 Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1767 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71); 81x65 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Saint Brigid Writing
SAINT BRIGID Irish abbess, depicted receiving help with her writing from an angel

The Venerable Bede
THE VENERABLE BEDE Anglo-Saxon scholar, historian and theologian

Thomas Aquinas
THOMAS AQUINAS Italian theologian

John Bunyan / In Prison
JOHN BUNYAN English preacher and writer, writing in prison

Monk Copyists
John Mielot, author of Miracles de Notre Dame using a quill and a scraping knife in a monestary library

Martin Luther
MARTIN LUTHER German religious reformer

Woman Writing at Desk
A French young lady is writing a letter at her desk with a quill-pen. Date: Circa 1760

SAINT MATTHEW. Writing his gospel at the dictation of an angel. Manuscript illumination, c816-835, from from the Ebbo Gospels, produced at the Benedictine abbey of Hautvillers, near Rheims, France

HOGARTH / THE BENCH
The difference between character and caricature. The central figure is Sir John Willes, Chief Justice, lecher and scourge of rioters

Witness my Act and Deed, (1882) (oil on canvas)
BOU203107 Witness my Act and Deed, (1882) (oil on canvas) by Paton, Frank (1856-1909); 53.3x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

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

Jurisprudence by H. M. Bateman is an humorous illustration of a Judge sitting in the courtroom balancing a feather or quill on his nose

Portrait of Antonio Vivaldi (oil on canvas)
XAL159319 Portrait of Antonio Vivaldi (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. John Hancocks Defiance. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

The Scribe, (oil on canvas)
651541 The Scribe, (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scribe. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935)

The Broken Rake with Good Title Deeds (engraving)
5234108 The Broken Rake with Good Title Deeds (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Rake with Good Title Deeds)

The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving)
WYN138844 The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

SEQUOYA (1770?-1843). Native American scholar, with his printed Cherokee alphabet. Painting by Henry Inmam, after a painting by Charles Bird King, c1830

St Luke the Evangelist writing his gospel watched by his symbol, an ox. French School, 17th century

NEWSPAPER EDITOR, 1880. Wood engraving, English, 1880

Henry Irving - Richelieu
Henry Irving in the role of Cardinal Richelieu in Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Date: 1873

The Letter (oil on canvas)
CH402348 The Letter (oil on canvas) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Brain Salad, caricature of Victor Hugo (1802-85) from the front cover of
CHT172465 Brain Salad, caricature of Victor Hugo (1802-85) from the front cover of Le Grelot, June 1871 (colour litho) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82); Musee de la Ville de Paris

DUNSTAN WRITING(STRUTT)
DUNSTAN Archbishop of Canterbury English prelate writing with a quill pen Date: 12th century

The Apostle Paul, c. 1657 (oil on canvas)
XOS746461 The Apostle Paul, c.1657 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 131.5x104.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas)
XIR159224 Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (studio of); 146x112 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

SIR HUMPHRY DAVY (1778-1829). English chemist. Oil on canvas, 1803, by Henry Howard

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " 1773

Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas)
XIR327030 Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Abbaye de la Trappe (Soligny-la-Trappe)

The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas)
XIR26908 The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 182x213 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, London, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " London, 1773

Robert Graves / Morgan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic, with a reference to his autobiography, " Goodbye To All That"

Zola / Leandre / Rire 1897
EMILE ZOLA French novelist, exhausted after writing his novel Paris, which was published the following year

Successful Money Lender
A successful money lender caresses his bulging money bags. Coins lie scattered across the table. A freshly drawn up loan contract is at his elbow

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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.