An etching with engraving of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. A head and shoulder length portrait facing right, wearing armour and the badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The portrait sits within an oval laurel frame, with a border bearing the Latin inscription 'CAROLVS V. D. G. ROM IMPERATOR SEMPER.' Surrounding the frame are spears, shields, armour and other paraphernalia of war. The engraver's mark sits in the lower right corner, 'Jo: Borcking Sculps.'