Writing Case Collection

Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702503 Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Faust and Mephistopheles (Mephisto), incarnation of the devil, illustration the book Faust de Johann Wolfgang von
AIS5335320 Faust and Mephistopheles (Mephisto), incarnation of the devil, illustration the book Faust de Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), 19th century (engraving); © Iberfoto

Saint Augustin
BAT5470949 Saint Augustin by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Church of Ognissanti, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Saint Jerome in his Study
FIA5400415 Saint Jerome in his Study by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 151x86 cm; Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

L aumone dans le bureau d un notaire - Almsgiving in a Notary
FIA5401624 L aumone dans le bureau d un notaire - Almsgiving in a Notarys Office par Duck, Jacob (1600/10-1667), - Oil on wood, 32x57 - Private Collection by Duck

"Un savant dans son bureau"(A scholar in his Study
FIA5394336 " Un savant dans son bureau" (A scholar in his Study) Peinture de Thomas Wyck (Wyjck ou Wijck) (vers 1616-1677) - Oil on canvas - 33, 5x31 - Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm by Wyck

Ms 493 fol. 29r Virgil writing before Artemis, from The Georgics
XIR164463 Ms 493 fol.29r Virgil writing before Artemis, from The Georgics by Virgil (70-19 BC) with Commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Portrait of Christine de Pisan (or Pizan) devant son ecritoire
FGL5460989 Portrait of Christine de Pisan (or Pizan) devant son ecritoire, mid 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Christine De Pisan (Venice)

Signing the marriage contract at the solicitors office, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163840 Signing the marriage contract at the solicitors office, c.1840 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fol. 1v Games Table Makers, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards
XIR203412 Fol.1v Games Table Makers, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Ms. fr. 273 fol. 7 Livy (59 BC-AD 17) Writing and the Foundation of Rome
XIR173254 Ms.fr.273 fol.7 Livy (59 BC-AD 17) Writing and the Foundation of Rome, from The Annals of the Roman People translated by Pierre Bersuire, c.1475 (vellum) by Fouquet

The Ford Brothers in an interior
DRE72990 The Ford Brothers in an interior by Opie, John (1761-1807); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; English, out of copyright

The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (for detail see 164373)
PCT164372 The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (for detail see 164373) by Teniers, David the Elder (1582-1649); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Mary Shelley (1797-1851), 1831 (oil on canvas)
FIA5401498 Mary Shelley (1797-1851), 1831 (oil on canvas) by Stump, Samuel John (1778-1863); 127x101 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; Photo eFine Art Images; English, out of copyright

La Reine Isabelle la Catholique dicte son testament - Queen Isabella I of Castile
FIA5395367 La Reine Isabelle la Catholique dicte son testament - Queen Isabella I of Castile dictating her last will and testament - Peinture de Eduardo Rosales Gallina (1836-1873)

The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (detail, see 164372)
PCT164373 The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (detail, see 164372) by Teniers, David the Elder (1582-1649); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; Flemish, out of copyright

A scribes palette in ivory and a case for writing-reeds made of wood plated with gold and inlaid with glass-paste, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings

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"Exploring the Rich History of Writing: From Ancient Rome to Modern Times" Step back in time to Ancient Rome, where selling and manufacturing books was a thriving industry. Marvel at a beautifully colored engraving from 1866 that captures the essence of this ancient trade. Discover the influential figures who shaped the world through their written words. Saint Augustin, renowned for his philosophical and theological works, left an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, Saint Jerome diligently worked in his study, translating biblical texts into Latin. Witness acts of charity intertwined with writing as depicted in "L'aumone dans le bureau d'un notaire - Almsgiving in a Notary's Office. " This artwork showcases how writing can be used to facilitate acts of kindness and compassion. Enter the private sanctuaries of scholars and intellectuals through paintings like "Un savant dans son bureau" or "A scholar in his Study. " These images offer glimpses into their creative processes and dedication to knowledge acquisition. Travel further back in time with Ms 493 fol. 29r depicting Virgil engrossed in writing before Artemis. This exquisite illustration from The Georgics transports us to an era when literature flourished under divine inspiration. Meet remarkable women who defied societal norms by pursuing literary endeavors. Portrait of Christine de Pisan devant son ecritoire portrays her poised at her writing desk—a symbol of female empowerment during medieval times. Experience significant moments captured within legal settings such as signing marriage contracts at solicitors' offices or witnessing games table makers meticulously crafting boards for chess and dice games—testaments to how writing permeates various aspects of life. Delve into historical events like Livy's depiction while he writes about the foundation of Rome on Ms. fr. 273 fol. 7—an invaluable resource shedding light on ancient civilizations' origins. Finally, immerse yourself in intimate scenes like The Ford Brothers' interior or The Alchemists Study—a testament to the solitude and dedication required in the pursuit of writing.