Pink Winds Collection

COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4877189 COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum; (add.info.: COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510)

Map of Scandinavia, from the Marine Chart of Olaus Magnus (Olaf Stor) (1490-1557), 1555 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4853564 Map of Scandinavia, from the Marine Chart of Olaus Magnus (Olaf Stor) (1490-1557), 1555 - Colorisee engraving, 16th century - Map of Scandianvia, from the Carta Marina of Olaus Magnus

Map of an estate in East Sheen, Surrey, surveyed and delineated using a theodolite by James Wadmore, 1811
FLO4593042 Map of an estate in East Sheen, Surrey, surveyed and delineated using a theodolite by James Wadmore, 1811. Copperplate engraving by W

COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4869240 COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum; (add.info.: COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510)

Planisphere showing the different climatic zones (manuscript, 16th century)
LRI4649065 Planisphere showing the different climatic zones (manuscript, 16th century) by Homen, Lopo (16th century); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

A galleon sailing off the coast of California (Detail of the portulan of Castellini
LRI4648257 A galleon sailing off the coast of California (Detail of the portulan of Castellini, 17th century) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Map of the Mediterranean Sea and coastline (Detail of the portulan of Castellini
LRI4648271 Map of the Mediterranean Sea and coastline (Detail of the portulan of Castellini, 17th century) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Rose des vents (detail of 10831), "Le theatre du monde ou Nouvel atlas"
LSE4090486 Rose des vents (detail of 10831), " Le theatre du monde ou Nouvel atlas" by Guillaume et Jean Blaeu, 1645 by Blaeu

View of the western coast of Mexico, and southern California - Map, 1571
LRI4648830 View of the western coast of Mexico, and southern California - Map, 1571 by Dourado, Fernao Vaz (fl.1571); Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo, Lisbon

The West Indies: Florida, Honduras, Cuba, Peru and the Caribbean
LRI4648304 The West Indies: Florida, Honduras, Cuba, Peru and the Caribbean (Detail of the Portulan de Castellini, 17th century) by Unknown Artist

Earth magnetism: wind rose. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4140850 Earth magnetism: wind rose. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Earth magnetism: wind rose. Anonymous illustration of 1925)

Map of the Mediterranean Sea (portolan, 1563)
LRI4648649 Map of the Mediterranean Sea (portolan, 1563) by Prunes, Matteo (fl.1560); Museo Naval, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Wind Rose
LSE4106551 Wind Rose by French School; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Wind Rose); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Francois Leguats map of his settlement on Rodrigues - Le plan de l
XEE4152985 Francois Leguats map of his settlement on Rodrigues - Le plan de l habitation de Francois Leguat (1637-1735) explorer francais et des amis dans l Ale Rodrigue A Maurice (1708)

Wind Rose (Detail of the portulan of Castellini, 17th century)
LRI4648270 Wind Rose (Detail of the portulan of Castellini, 17th century) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Pink Winds: Tracing Ancient Maps and Manuscripts" Step into a world where ancient manuscripts and maps come alive, revealing the secrets of pink winds. In a 16th-century planisphere, climatic zones are meticulously depicted, showcasing the diverse nature of our planet's weather patterns. As we delve deeper into history, a detailed portulan of Castellini transports us to California's coast, where a majestic galleon sails gracefully through the cerulean waters. Journeying further across time and space, another portulan presents us with an intricate map of the Mediterranean Sea and its enchanting coastline. The delicate rose des vents adorning "Le theatre du monde ou Nouvel atlas" captivates our imagination as it guides explorers through uncharted territories. A glimpse at a 1571 map unveils Mexico's western coast and Southern California in all their splendor. The West Indies beckon us with their allure - from Florida to Honduras, Cuba to Peru - these tropical paradises have long fascinated adventurers seeking new horizons. But what exactly are these pink winds? An anonymous illustration from 1925 reveals that Earth's magnetism holds the key. A wind rose emerges before our eyes, illustrating how magnetic forces shape atmospheric currents that sweep across continents. Returning to the Mediterranean Sea on a mesmerizing portolan from 1563, we witness sailors relying on wind roses for navigation amidst treacherous waters. Francois Leguat takes us even further on his map depicting Rodrigues Island – Le plan de l'île – where settlers sought solace in this remote paradise. Finally, at the heart of it all lies an extraordinary wind rose positioned in the middle of the Western Hemisphere. Its thirty-two points symbolize not only cardinal directions but also untold stories waiting to be discovered by intrepid souls like ours.