Routes Across the Eastern Seas

A clean cartographic illustration charts Portuguese maritime exploration from the Atlantic coast of Europe and Africa toward Brazil, the Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia. Pale lavender landmasses sit against a white field, while blue coastal routes, green highlighted territories, and dense black place labels with dates trace the network of voyages across the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. The restrained layout gives the piece the clarity of a historical reference map while preserving a sense of expansive movement.