Historical Compass Rose Diagram - Nautical Navigation Symbol #1482472 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts a classic compass rose with 16 radiating points indicating wind directions, including the cardinal (N, E, S, W), intercardinal (NE, SE, SW, NW), and secondary points. The central circle often contains a fleur-de-lis marking north, a convention dating to medieval portolan charts. Fine linework and symmetrical geometry reflect Renaissance-era cartographic precision.

Used in historical map pages, maritime history articles, educational resources on navigation, and museum exhibit digital displays; targets users researching antique cartography or nautical instruments.