Francesco di Simone, Madonna and Child,
National Gallery of Scotland
by Michael Miller
Information supplied by: http://www.nyu.edu/classes
| Quill Pen |
| Quill pens were made from the
feathers of a variety of different birds: the goose, the swan, the raven or
the crow. Each was chosen for its special characteristics. Raven or crow
feathers were chosen for the finest work, while goose quills were the most
common. |
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by Michael Miller |