Tienda Palacio de Liria

Compass made from cast metals, steel molds, plastics, paper, wood… A nautical instrument whose use was fundamental to the development of navigation and cartography. 5.8 x 10 cm.

Compass with a snap-on cover” depicts a compass rose whose 32 divisions correspond to each of the cardinal points (each equivalent to 11.25°) and equipped with an outer ring divided into 360°. Made from cast metals, steel molds, plastics, paper, wood… 2.8 x 3.6 cm.

Nautical instrument used in the 16th century. Its use during the Age of Discovery was essential for navigation and the development of cartography. Made of brass. 4.5 x 8.5 cm.

This Urania Propitia has been made in the style of astronomical compendiums, so popular in the 16th century. Inside the Renaissance-style case, we find a sundial with a folding gnomon, mounted on a compass with a scale graduated from 10 to 30º for correcting for magnetic declination. 2.8 x 8.4 cm.

Wind-up horse made of tin. 15 cm.

Porcelain box. Decorated with floral motifs. 7 x 5 x 2.5 cm.

Porcelain box. Decorated with floral motifs. 7 x 5 x 2.5 cm.

Socks made of cotton, nylon, and spandex. Design inspired by the coat of arms of the House of Alba. Sizes 41–46.

Socks made of cotton, nylon, and spandex. Design inspired by distinctive elements of the House of Alba. Sizes 41–46.

Socks made of cotton, nylon, and spandex. Design inspired by the Aubusson tapestries in the salons of the Liria Palace. Sizes 35–40.

Socks made from cotton, polyamide and elastane. This design is inspired by the dresses of Cayetana, Duchess of Alba. Sizes 36 to 40.

Author: VVAA Editorial: P&M ISBN: 978-84-8003-575-0 Year: 2024 Binding: hardback Pages: 272 Dimensions: 24 x 21 cm Language: spanish La exposición explora la relación de la Casa de Alba con América a través de su patrimonio histórico-artístico. Por primera vez, se podrán admirar las 24 cartas autógrafas de Cristóbal Colón y otros documentos colombinos junto a una selección de importantes papeles americanos del archivo del palacio de Liria, además de ejemplares únicos de pintura, escultura, artes decorativas y arte virreinal del patrimonio americano de la Casa de Alba, a la que se suman obras de arte de más de 15 prestigiosos museos e instituciones.