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Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre
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Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre
BAL52739 Ms Fr 2810 f.188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master, (fl.1390-1430) (and workshop); 42x29.8 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: collected record of travels in the Orient, including those of Marco Polo (1254-1324) Odorico de Pordone (c.1286-1331) Guillaume de Boldensele, the Armenian monk Hayton, Ricaldo da Monte di Croce (c.1243-1320) and the fictitious knight Sir John de Mandeville; ); French, out of copyright
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This print captures a scene from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, showcasing navigators using an astrolabe in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. Painted by the talented Boucicaut Master and his workshop around 1410-12, this tempera on vellum artwork measures 42x29.8 cm and is housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France. The Livre des Merveilles du Monde serves as a collected record of travels in the Orient, featuring renowned explorers such as Marco Polo and Odorico de Pordone. It also includes accounts from fictional characters like Sir John de Mandeville. This manuscript offers invaluable insights into medieval navigation techniques and exploration during the 13th and 14th centuries. In this particular image, we witness skilled sailors utilizing an astrolabe to navigate their ship through treacherous waters under a starlit night sky. The celestial bodies guide them towards their destination while they meticulously study maps and charts to ensure accurate course plotting. The intricate details of rigging, sails billowing with wind, and waves crashing against the vessel create a sense of movement that transports us back to an era when brave adventurers embarked on perilous journeys across distant lands. As we gaze upon this illuminated miniature painting, we are reminded of humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery and our eternal fascination with uncharted territories. It stands as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge throughout history.
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