Quill Pen Clipart

Quill pens were writing instruments traditionally made from the five outer feathers of goose or swan wings, and this clipart collection includes many images depicting quill pens with inkwells as well as an icon for easy placement onto any background color.

Inkwell

An inkwell is designed specifically as a writing tool, unlike ink bottles which are meant for storage. With its wide mouth for dipping pens and protective lid that reduces spillage and ink evaporation, inkwells make an elegant addition to writing desks or fountain pen setups alike. At Dromgoole’s we love how our inkwells elevate writing desks while adding elegance.

Historical inkwells were generally designed for dip pens and quills; today however, many ink brands produce bottles that double as ink wells after use (Caran d’Ache Chromatics being one such example), or come prefilled for fountain pens with screw top lids specifically for travel (such as Pineider Pen Filler and Visconti Traveling Inkwell), making refilling hassle-free with minimal risk of leakage – plus an Ink Miser can transform any standard ink bottle into usable ink wells to maximize utilization!

Feathers

The quill pen consisted of five outer feathers from either goose or swan wings that were used to dip into an inkwell, serving as writing implement before dip pens became widespread around 1820.

A stylized illustration of a quill pen and inkwell with an ancient scroll of parchment paper makes this clipart image ideal for writing, poetry or literature-themed presentations.

Black Glyph Icon on a transparent background that can be placed against any color background. File built using CMYK colour model for optimal printing results.

An imaginative illustration depicting a skeleton writing with a quill pen at a wooden desk in a library while writing under the flickering light of a candle, alongside potted plants, books, ink bottles and scrolls adorning its shelves.

Writing

A skeleton sits pensively at a desk in a library, writing with a quill pen while lit by the warm glow of a candle. He’s joined by scrolls, books, and an ink bottle that completes this scene.

Simple one-line drawing of a bird feather quill pen resting in an ink bottle for writing purposes. Ideal for literature, poetry and history related themes.

Black glyph icon of a bird feather quill pen placed inside an inkwell or stand, perfect as an independent vector or part of larger designs.