A traditional quill pen used for writing notebook

A traditional quill pen used for writing, surrounded by botanical illustrations. Object: A quill pen, used as a writing instrument, carved from a large bird quill. Historical function: These quills were commonly used for writing and drawing from the Middle Ages until the 19th century. Mechanism: The hollow shaft holds the ink, which flows to the tip by capillary action. Context: The illustration suggests an ancient, literary, or artistic world, reminiscent of manuscripts of the past.