Emperors Charles V and Ferdinand I

Christoph Bockstorfer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men seated across from each other engaged in conversation. The man on the left has a beard, short curly hair, and a decorative cap. He wears ornate clothing with a fur-lined collar and a chain of office. The man on the right has short straight hair and a clean-shaven face. He wears a wide-brimmed hat with decorations and lavish clothing with a fur collar. Both men have hands on an embroidered cloth, possibly a tablecloth or cushion. They wear necklaces with medallions. The background features an arched structure embellished with cherubs and floral designs.