Writing Action Collection

"Unleashing the Power of Words: A Glimpse into the Art of Writing Action" In the realm where words come to life

Writing Action Collection: Pythagoras and Euclid, 1437 (marble tile)

Pythagoras and Euclid, 1437 (marble tile)
7260238 Pythagoras and Euclid, 1437 (marble tile) by Della Robbia, Luca (1400-82); 83x69 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Writing Action Collection: The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, 1496-99 (oil on wood)

The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, 1496-99 (oil on wood)
XOS5879065 The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, 1496-99 (oil on wood) by Juan de Flandes, (c.1465-1519); 99x60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Writing Action Collection: Statue of the scribe Nespaqashuty, 26th dynasty, from Karnak, schist, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Statue of the scribe Nespaqashuty, 26th dynasty, from Karnak, schist, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058328 Statue of the scribe Nespaqashuty, 26th dynasty, from Karnak, schist, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Writing Action Collection: Inspector making notes in rear yard of vacant tenement, 1937 (b/w photo)

Inspector making notes in rear yard of vacant tenement, 1937 (b/w photo)
8679865 Inspector making notes in rear yard of vacant tenement, 1937 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); New York Public Library, USA

Writing Action Collection: Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink)

Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink)
8677958 Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Writing Action Collection: Crouching Scribe Statue, from Saqqara, Old Kingdom (limestone, alabaster & rock crystal)

Crouching Scribe Statue, from Saqqara, Old Kingdom (limestone, alabaster & rock crystal)
532381 Crouching Scribe Statue, from Saqqara, Old Kingdom (limestone, alabaster & rock crystal) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Louvre, Paris

Writing Action Collection: Frontispiece, Apocalupsis cum figuris, 1511 (engraving)

Frontispiece, Apocalupsis cum figuris, 1511 (engraving)
7415659 Frontispiece, Apocalupsis cum figuris, 1511 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) Frontispiece

Writing Action Collection: Saint Jerome, 1433-1435 (fresco)

Saint Jerome, 1433-1435 (fresco)
885672 Saint Jerome, 1433-1435 (fresco) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); Baptistery, Castiglione Olona, Italy; (add.info.: soffit of the arch defining the apse.)

Writing Action Collection: Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol, 1658 (Etching)

Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol, 1658 (Etching)
7393396 Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol, 1658 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 25, 9 x 19 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Writing Action Collection: Qin Ming (Shinmei), c. 1828 (colour woodblock prints with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban)

Qin Ming (Shinmei), c. 1828 (colour woodblock prints with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban pentaptych)
5860352 Qin Ming (Shinmei), c.1828 (colour woodblock prints with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban pentaptych) by Gakutei, Yashima (c.1786-1868); 20.9 x 18.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago

Writing Action Collection: Saint Jerome in his study, c. 1430 (painting on wood)

Saint Jerome in his study, c. 1430 (painting on wood)
885703 Saint Jerome in his study, c.1430 (painting on wood) by Paolo, Giovanni di (c.1389-1482); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: by Giovanni di Paolo)

Writing Action Collection: Napoleon I dictating his memorials to General Gourgaud, 19th century (engraving)

Napoleon I dictating his memorials to General Gourgaud, 19th century (engraving)
1720655 Napoleon I dictating his memorials to General Gourgaud, 19th century (engraving) by Steuben, Charles Auguste (1788-1856) (after); (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: Canonised bishop, possibly St Augustine, (oil on canvas)

Canonised bishop, possibly St Augustine, (oil on canvas)
7129207 Canonised bishop, possibly St Augustine, (oil on canvas) by Guerrieri, Giovanni Francesco (1589-c.1647); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Canonised bishop, possibly St Augustine)

Writing Action Collection: Vision of St Jerome, (painting)

Vision of St Jerome, (painting)
7129218 Vision of St Jerome, (painting) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Vision of St Jerome, Guercino)

Writing Action Collection: Portrait of a musician, 1587 circa, Annibale Carracci (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a musician, 1587 circa, Annibale Carracci (oil on canvas)
7064213 Portrait of a musician, 1587 circa, Annibale Carracci (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of a musician)

Writing Action Collection: The Model Writing a Postcard, 1906 (ink, w/c, charcoal and pastel on paper)

The Model Writing a Postcard, 1906 (ink, w/c, charcoal and pastel on paper)
7352050 The Model Writing a Postcard, 1906 (ink, w/c, charcoal and pastel on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: by Carl Larsson (1853-1919))

Writing Action Collection: Jean Racine, 1782 (marble)

Jean Racine, 1782 (marble)
7308574 Jean Racine, 1782 (marble) by Boizot, Louis Simon (1743-1809); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jean Racine (1639-1699), 1782, Marble Sculptor: Louis Simon Boizot Louvre Museum

Writing Action Collection: Charlemagne with a student inventing the school, 1895 (Illustration)

Charlemagne with a student inventing the school, 1895 (Illustration)
7304349 Charlemagne with a student inventing the school, 1895 (Illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: 'Claudine at school' by Colette and Willy, 1900 (illustration)

"Claudine at school" by Colette and Willy, 1900 (illustration)
7311775 "Claudine at school" by Colette and Willy, 1900 (illustration) by Sudda, Emilio Della (1868-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)

Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)
7308563 Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble) by Rousselet, Jean (1656-1693); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of King Louis XIV)

Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble)
7308567 Poetry and music celebrating the glory of Louis XIV, 1686 (marble) by Rousselet, Jean (1656-1693); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Poetry and music celebrating the glory of King Louis XIV)

Jean Racine, 1782 (marble)
7308560 Jean Racine, 1782 (marble) by Boizot, Louis Simon (1743-1809); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jean Racine (1639-1699), 1782, Marble Sculptor: Louis Simon Boizot Louvre Museum

Writing Action Collection: The prisoner Paul Pelisson and his spider, at the Bastille (1661), 1926 (Illustration)

The prisoner Paul Pelisson and his spider, at the Bastille (1661), 1926 (Illustration)
7304414 The prisoner Paul Pelisson and his spider, at the Bastille (1661), 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: Portrait of the writer Jules Verne in Amiens, sitting at his desk, 1892 (b/w photo)

Portrait of the writer Jules Verne in Amiens, sitting at his desk, 1892 (b/w photo)
7291201 Portrait of the writer Jules Verne in Amiens, sitting at his desk, 1892 (b/w photo) by Herbert, Charles (1829-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: Portrait of the writer Jules Verne in Amiens, sitting at his desk writing in 1892

Portrait of the writer Jules Verne in Amiens, sitting at his desk writing in 1892
7291202 Portrait of the writer Jules Verne in Amiens, sitting at his desk writing in 1892 by Herbert, Charles (1829-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: The Little Schoolmistress, after 1740 (oil on canvas)

The Little Schoolmistress, after 1740 (oil on canvas)
7296601 The Little Schoolmistress, after 1740 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 58.3 x 74 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Writing Action Collection: Hanamurasaki of the Kadotamaya, from the series Six Flowery Immortals of the Pleasure Quarters, c

Hanamurasaki of the Kadotamaya, from the series Six Flowery Immortals of the Pleasure Quarters, c
5860634 Hanamurasaki of the Kadotamaya, from the series Six Flowery Immortals of the Pleasure Quarters, c.1794-95 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Eishi

Writing Action Collection: Japanese surimono woodcut by Totoya Hokkei

Japanese surimono woodcut by Totoya Hokkei
7269194 Japanese surimono woodcut by Totoya Hokkei. by Hokkei, Toyota (1780-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese surimono woodcut by Totoya Hokkei dating from the mid 19th century)

Writing Action Collection: Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Duke of Kiev, 1942 (tempera on cardboard)

Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Duke of Kiev, 1942 (tempera on cardboard)
FIA5331303 Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Duke of Kiev, 1942 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Yaroslav the Wise)

Writing Action Collection: Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1870 (engraving)

Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1870 (engraving)
7235672 Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1870 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury (909-999)

Writing Action Collection: Cartoon of Napoleon in his Study on Elba, 1814 (w / c and pencil on paper)

Cartoon of Napoleon in his Study on Elba, 1814 (w / c and pencil on paper)
6620757 Cartoon of Napoleon in his Study on Elba, 1814 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Wijnand, Esser (1779-1860); 28.2--21.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Writing Action Collection: Title page with vignette from Richard Dagleys Gems, 1804, 1804 (engraving)

Title page with vignette from Richard Dagleys Gems, 1804, 1804 (engraving)
7235384 Title page with vignette from Richard Dagleys Gems, 1804, 1804 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: Two young ornithologists studying bird prints, 18th century. 1772 (engraving)

Two young ornithologists studying bird prints, 18th century. 1772 (engraving)
7234832 Two young ornithologists studying bird prints, 18th century. 1772 (engraving) by Kruger, Johann Conrad (1733-1791); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: Man writing graffiti on a tower wall from a staircase, 17th cent, 1803 (engraving)

Man writing graffiti on a tower wall from a staircase, 17th cent, 1803 (engraving)
7233088 Man writing graffiti on a tower wall from a staircase, 17th cent, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Writing Action Collection: The Scholars, 1798 (w / c and chalk on paper)

The Scholars, 1798 (w / c and chalk on paper)
6620780 The Scholars, 1798 (w/c and chalk on paper) by Strij, Abraham van (1753-1826) (after); 37.4--32.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Writing Action Collection: The poet and the skeleton of Death. 1827 (engraving)

The poet and the skeleton of Death. 1827 (engraving)
7232990 The poet and the skeleton of Death.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poet and the skeleton of Death)

Writing Action Collection: THE ZAPOROGUES COSSACKS WRITING A LETTER TO THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, 1880-1891 (oil on canvas)

THE ZAPOROGUES COSSACKS WRITING A LETTER TO THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, 1880-1891 (oil on canvas)
7215363 THE ZAPOROGUES COSSACKS WRITING A LETTER TO THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, 1880-1891 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Writing Action Collection: The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print)

The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print)
7212206 The production of paper and its uses. 19th century (print) by Belin & Bethmont (19th century); (add.info.: The production of paper and its uses. Captions in French language)

Writing Action Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecriture (Maitre d ); Writing-master; Schreibmeister (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecriture (Maitre d ); Writing-master; Schreibmeister (engraving)
7195817 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ecriture (Maitre d ); Writing-master; Schreibmeister (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

THE ZAPOROGUES COSSACKS WRITING A LETTER TO THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, 1880-1891 (oil on canvas)
7215362 THE ZAPOROGUES COSSACKS WRITING A LETTER TO THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, 1880-1891 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Writing Action Collection: Portrait of John Blackburne (oil on canvas)

Portrait of John Blackburne (oil on canvas)
7076507 Portrait of John Blackburne (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 101.5x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Blackburne (1754-1833) of Hale Hall, Oxford Hall and Newton

THE ZAPOROGUES COSSACKS WRITING A LETTER TO THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, 1880-1891 (oil on canvas)
7215359 THE ZAPOROGUES COSSACKS WRITING A LETTER TO THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, 1880-1891 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Writing Action Collection: Saint Girolamo 1605 - 1606, Oil on canvas

Saint Girolamo 1605 - 1606, Oil on canvas
7225010 Saint Girolamo 1605 - 1606, Oil on canvas. by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Girolamo 1605 - 1606, Oil on canvas)

Writing Action Collection: The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w / c on paper)

The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w / c on paper)
7063413 The Schoolgirl, 1900 (w/c on paper) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 19x25.3 cm; Private Collection

Writing Action Collection: Persian Sibyl, 17th century (Oil on canvas)

Persian Sibyl, 17th century (Oil on canvas)
7216087 Persian Sibyl, 17th century (Oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Persian Sibyl. Oil on canvas)

Writing Action Collection: Saint John, circa 1900 (engraving)

Saint John, circa 1900 (engraving)
6437990 Saint John, circa 1900 (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Bible. New Testament. The Apostle Saint John. Engraving, Germany, circa 1900)

Saint John, circa 1900 (engraving)
6437992 Saint John, circa 1900 (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Bible. New Testament. The Apostle Saint John. Engraving, Germany, circa 1900)

Writing Action Collection: Esther and Mordecai Writing the first letter of Purim, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)

Esther and Mordecai Writing the first letter of Purim, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
7073284 Esther and Mordecai Writing the first letter of Purim, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Gelder, Aert de (1645-1727); 111x132 cm; Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires

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"Unleashing the Power of Words: A Glimpse into the Art of Writing Action" In the realm where words come to life, Pythagoras and Euclid's marble tile from 1437 stands as a testament to ancient wisdom. The intricate engravings on the frontispiece of "Apocalupsis cum figuris" in 1511 transport us to a world filled with mystery and symbolism. Saint Jerome's fresco, created between 1433-1435, captures the essence of devotion and contemplation. Meanwhile, Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol's etching from 1658 showcases the elegance and precision required for calligraphy. Qin Ming (Shinmei) takes us on a journey through time with his vibrant colour woodblock prints adorned with metallic pigments in c. 1828. These surimono shikishiban pentaptychs are true works of art. The painting "Saint Jerome in his study, " crafted around 1430 on wood, invites us into an intimate space where ideas flow freely. In contrast, Napoleon I dictating his memorials to General Gourgaud in the 19th century engraving portrays writing as an act of power and influence. A canonized bishop, possibly St Augustine depicted in oil on canvas exudes authority while inspiring reverence for written knowledge. The vision of St Jerome captured within a painting transports us beyond earthly realms into divine inspiration. Annibale Carracci's portrait of a musician circa 1587 reveals that writing can also be expressed through melodies and harmonies. It reminds us that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to capturing emotions through various artistic mediums. "The Model Writing a Postcard" by an unknown artist in 1906 demonstrates how even mundane moments can become extraordinary when infused with personal narratives penned onto paper using ink, watercolor, charcoal, and pastels.