Emperors Charles V and Ferdinand I

Christoph Bockstorfer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men depicted from the waist up, seated and facing one another. The man on the left has a bearded face with prominent features, and his hair is styled in a short, structured manner. He wears an intricate, decorative robe adorned with patterns, along with a chain or necklace featuring large medallions or ornaments. Atop his head is a cap with a small brim. The man on the right has clean-shaven facial features and a distinctive jawline, with hair styled in a chin-length bob. He is wearing an ornate hat embellished with round motifs and a robe trimmed with fur. Both men have their hands resting on a table or platform covered with a floral-patterned cloth. In the background, an arch with ornamental carvings frames the scene, featuring cherubic figures and motifs, and a medallion or coat of arms hangs from the center.