Map of Eastern Europe with portraits of Sigismund von Herberstein, Emperor Charles V, Emperor Maximilian I, Ferdinand of Hungary, Ludwig II of Hungary, Sigismund I of Poland, Sigismund II of Poland, Christian II of Denmark, Suleiman the Magnificent and Vasili III, Grand Prince of Moscow, and vignettes showing four journeys made by Herberstein

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

The image features portrait medallions of historical figures in circular frames, depicted from the shoulders up. The men have various hairstyles and wear period clothing with robes or high-collared garments. Some wear hats. The central part of the image includes a detailed map with labeled rivers and locations. On the left, a seated figure in elaborate clothing and a turban is depicted. On the right, another seated figure wears a fur-trimmed cape and hat. The bottom portion shows scenes of a sledge, a horse and rider, a horse-drawn carriage, and a sailing ship on water. The background is off-white with inscriptions and decorations separating the sections, resembling a historical document.