Writing Materials Collection

Illustration, rolled paper scroll tied with gold ribbon

St Jerome. Creator: Workshop of Marinus van Reymerswaele
St Jerome, Unknown date

Officia M.T.C. Von den tugentsamen ämptern, 1531. Creators: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Officia M.T.C. Von den tugentsamen amptern, 1531

Art of Writing, from Encyclopédie, 1760. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Art of Writing, from Encyclopedie, 1760

Seaweed, portable writing case, and plum branch, no. 5 from the series "The Rabbit's... 1819
Seaweed, portable writing case, and plum branch, no. 5 from the series "The Rabbit's Boastful Exploits (Usagi tegarabanashi)", 1819

Potted adonis with writing implements, 1800. Creator: Hishikawa Sori
Potted adonis with writing implements, 1800

Writing Implements and Seals, Japan, 1799 or 1811. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Writing Implements and Seals, Japan, 1799 or 1811

Murasaki Shikibu, Edo period (1615-1868), about 1784. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Murasaki Shikibu, Edo period (1615-1868), about 1784. The author sits on a balcony in Ishiyama where she is said to have written the classic romance " Genji Monogatari" (Tale of Genji)

Bookcase with Writing Utensils, Books, and Potted Adonis, c. 1820s / 30s. Creator: Gakutei
Bookcase with Writing Utensils, Books, and Potted Adonis, c. 1820s/30s

Writing Materials and Implements, from specimens at Herculaneum (engraving)
5202165 Writing Materials and Implements, from specimens at Herculaneum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writing Materials and Implements)

Portrait of John Orlebar, c. 1740 (oil on canvas)
HMP90736 Portrait of John Orlebar, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Devis, Arthur (1712-87); 51x35.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English

Portrait Christiaan Salomo Duijtsch Christiaan Salomon Duitsch
Portrait of Christiaan Salomo Duijtsch Christiaan Salomon Duitsch (title on object), Bust to the right of Christiaan Salomo Duijtsch in an oval with his name

Portrait unknown man person portrayed stands
Portrait of an unknown man The person portrayed stands in a room with a hand on his hip and leans on an office chair. A map and prints hang on the wall

Illustration, spiral notepad with pencil

Portrait Olivetan Monk Oil canvas 38 1 / 4 x 28 5 / 8
Artokoloro

Santa visits in the night, What a wonderful sight note and pen

Black board on stand

Illustration, paper scroll rolled at the edges

Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood, engraved by Page (fl
KW272956 Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood, engraved by Page (fl.1815), from National Portrait Gallery, volume II, published c.1835 (litho) by Jackson

Portrait of Nicols Beets, print maker: Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, Adrianus Johannes Ehnle, J.F. Brugman, 1860 - 1879

Papyrus Plants, Sicily
Papyrus plants growing in the fresh-water spring known as the Fountain of Arethusa on the sea-shore in Syracuse, Sicily. The nymph Arethusa has been associated with the spring since the times of

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In the world of writing, materials hold a special place, capturing the essence of creativity and expression. An illustration transports us to ancient times, where a rolled paper scroll tied with a golden ribbon reveals secrets long forgotten. Created by Hishikawa Sori, it tells tales of wisdom and knowledge. Potted adonis plants stand proudly alongside an array of writing implements in Kubo Shunman's masterpiece from 1800. The delicate strokes on paper bring forth images of scholars engrossed in their craft, penning thoughts that will echo through time. Murasaki Shikibu graces the canvas in Torii Kiyonaga's work from the Edo period. Her elegant presence embodies the power of words as she weaves intricate stories that captivate hearts for generations to come. Gakutei's bookcase is a treasure trove filled with writing utensils, books, and potted adonis flowers. It serves as a reminder that every writer needs tools to shape their imagination into tangible creations. Even ancient civilizations cherished their writing materials; an engraving showcases specimens found at Herculaneum. These artifacts remind us that ink and parchment have been essential companions throughout history. John Orlebar's portrait captures his scholarly aura while surrounded by biblical illustrations—a testament to the profound impact writings can have on faith and spirituality. A spiral notepad adorned with a pencil hints at modern-day writers jotting down ideas on-the-go—an ever-present companion ready to capture fleeting thoughts before they vanish into thin air. Christiaan Salomo Duijtsch gazes confidently from his portrait—his quill poised above parchment—as if about to embark on another literary journey full of inspiration and discovery. An unknown man portrayed stands tall among shelves lined with books—a silent tribute to all those who find solace within written words, seeking refuge in literature's embrace.