Henry The Navigator Collection

Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal
NWI4945003 Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal, known as the Navigator

Infante Henry, Duke of Viseu, 1394 - 1460, aka Henry the Navigator. Portuguese explorer
3058537 Infante Henry, Duke of Viseu, 1394 - 1460, aka Henry the Navigator. Portuguese explorer. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Portugal, Lisbon, Belem, Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos) and tourist boat

Monument to the Discoveries, Belem, Portugal

Monument of the Discoveries, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal

Prince Henry the Navigator (engraving)
3647376 Prince Henry the Navigator (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460)

Prince Henry the Navigator (engraving)
1604632 Prince Henry the Navigator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Henry the Navigator)

Moor prisoners in the presence of Enrico il Navigatore
LLM456950 Moor prisoners in the presence of Enrico il Navigatore by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moor prisoners in the presence of Enrico il Navigatore)

Prominent figures of the Age of Discoveries (engraving)
3647378 Prominent figures of the Age of Discoveries (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prominent figures of the Age of Discoveries)

Buste de don Henri (engraving)
3644273 Buste de don Henri (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buste de don Henri. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1843)

Henry the Navigator, Portuguese prince, founder of school of navigation, 15th century
Henry the Navigator, Portuguese prince and founder of a school of navigation, 15th century. From his base at Sagres in the Algarve, Henry (1394-1460) sponsored voyages of discovery into the Atlantic

The Altarpiece of St. Vincent, detail of the Infant Panel, c. 1467-70 (oil on panel)
XIR159149 The Altarpiece of St. Vincent, detail of the Infant Panel, c.1467-70 (oil on panel) by Goncalves or Gonzalvez, Nuno (fl.1450-71); 107x128.5 cm; Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

PRINCE HENRY THE NAVIGATOR (1394-1460). Prince of Portugal and patron of exploration. Miniature from the Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea, by Gomes Eanes de Zurara, 1453

HENRY THE NAVIGATOR (1394-1460). Prince of Portugal and patron of exploration. Detail from a painting by Nuno Goncalves, c1460-70

SAGRES, 1587. Some of the installations on the capes of Sagres and St Vincent in southern Portugal where, according to tradition, Prince Henry the Navigator sponsored many innovations in navigation

Portugal - Tomar. Statue of Prince Henry the Navigator

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"Henry the Navigator: Unveiling Portugal's Age of Discoveries" In the heart of Lisbon, nestled in the vibrant district of Belem, stands a magnificent tribute to one of Portugal's greatest visionaries - Henry the Navigator. This iconic figure, a Portuguese prince and founder of a renowned school of navigation in the 15th century, played an instrumental role in shaping Europe's exploration era. The Monument to the Discoveries (Padrao dos Descobrimentos) proudly rises along the banks of Tagus River, serving as a testament to Henry's indomitable spirit and his unwavering commitment to maritime exploration. As you approach this awe-inspiring structure adorned with intricate sculptures and engravings, you can't help but feel transported back in time. Gazing upon its grandeur, one is captivated by the presence of prominent figures from that illustrious age. Moor prisoners stand before Enrico il Navigatore himself – their fate intertwined with Portugal's quest for new horizons. The buste de don Henri gazes into eternity, immortalizing his legacy etched into history books worldwide. Every detail on this monument tells a story; every sculpture represents an intrepid explorer who dared to venture beyond known boundaries. It serves as both an homage to those brave souls who set sail under Henry's guidance and an invitation for future generations to embrace their own voyages into uncharted waters. From atop this architectural marvel, your eyes sweep across Lisbon’s skyline – a city once at the forefront of global discovery. You can almost envision Henry charting maps within his school while ships prepared for expeditions that would forever change our understanding of geography. As you wander through Belem’s charming streets nearby or explore its historic landmarks like Jeronimos Monastery or Tower of Belem - remnants from that golden age - it becomes clear how deeply rooted Henry’s influence remains in modern-day Portugal.