_Tapestry No. 1._ Shows a map of the shore of the Mediterranean, where Charles embarked his army, and the opposite coasts of Africa. The translation of the upper legend reads: “The Conqueror, wishing to overcome the infidel armies of the Turk and the warrior who, obeying the orders of Soliman, raises cruel wars against the realms of Spain, Charles, the fifth of that name, with the blessing of heaven, gathers together the armies and fleets of Spain and Italy to threaten the African troops. He who knows not the meaning of delay, sails with his loyal companions.” On the right the figure of Vermeyen upholds a chart bearing the following curious inscription: “The conquest of Charles, Emperor of the Romans, the fifth of that name, and first of the kings of Spain, in Africa in 1535 had serious causes that the chronicles of the time recount more fully in their histories. These causes being left on one side, to this work is represented as exactly as possible the course of events.” Since for a clear understanding it is necessary to know the country where the events took place and what preparations had been made, the action is treated in this tapestry according to nature (all that concerns the cosmography leaving nothing to be desired). In the distance the coasts of Africa (like those of Europe and its boundaries) are seen with their chief ports, their broad gulfs, their islands, their winds at exactly the same distances at which they really lie (the author having taken much more care over their precise situation than over the accuracy of the painting). As all has been done--as also with the countries--in strict accordance with cosmography, and the painter has observed the canons of his art, considering that the spectator views it from Barcelona, where the embarkation for Tunis began. This last town lies between the spectator and the Midi, leaving the north behind, above the right shoulder. Accuracy being thus established, the peculiarities of the other tapestries can be better understood. _Tapestry No. 2._ The upper legend declares that this piece represents “the arrival of the Emperor at Barcelona with his army: the magnificence of his brilliant body-guard, formed of gentlemen of his household and of his Court, who accompanied him to share the dangers of the campaign: included in his company are the Infante Louis, his half-brother, and many other Portuguese gentlemen who formed part of the troops for the expedition.”