Navigation c. 1590 - 1596

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"Navigation" is a 16th-century lead inkstand, likely crafted in the Netherlands between 1590 and 1596. The box itself features intricate decorative details, while the lid incorporates a compass design, highlighting the importance of navigation during this era of exploration. This anonymous work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the everyday objects of a time when maritime discoveries were transforming the world.

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To determine the ship’s position and chart its course, the captain had an entire arsenal of instruments at his disposal. Among the items found on Nova Zembla are an astrolabium catholicum (universal astrolabe), a fragment of a copper sounding line, a cross staff, a sextant and a chart compass.