Case with 3 Compass Rose medals

The Art of 16th-Century Cartography: Collection of Wind Roses

Admire the exquisite evolution of nautical science and Renaissance cartography reflected in an exclusive collection of immense cultural value. Wind roses were among the most beautiful and emblematic motifs that adorned the famous sea charts and atlases of the 16th century, the golden age of Portuguese navigation.

Available exclusively at the Navy Museum Shop, this collection includes three enameled medals that pay tribute to the following masterpieces:

The Wind Rose by an Anonymous Author (1520): The classic and geometric balance of the first maps of global expansion.

The Wind Rose by Diogo Homem (1557): The distinctive style of one of the most prestigious Portuguese cartographers, known for the ornamental richness of his works.

The Wind Rose from Fernão Vaz Dourado's Atlas (1571): The explosion of color and decorative detail that marked the end of the 16th century, famous for its sophistication and elegance.

Contents: 3 themed enameled medals and 1 luxury case.

Models: Anonymous (1520), Diogo Homem (1557), and Fernão Vaz Dourado (1571).

Material: Medals in metallic alloy with gold plating and colored enamel application; rigid case lined with velvet.

Edition: Exclusive to the Navy Museum.