The cardinal seated at the left holds the right arm of his brother who is clad in the attire of a classical warrior, and points with his right forefinger to heaven. The group is displayed on top of a sepulchral chamber against the convex back wall of a side chapel. Upon the chamber lean “CHARITY” with three children, at left “WAR” holding a sword and trampling of the tablets of the Law and a pair
A two-mast ship obliquely shown on top of wave which looks like jaws of hell. Sail blown off. Woman flying upon cloud, extends hand towards stern of ship. Buildings of city shown at left in distance. Framing lines.
Lower left, a boy picking up kindling. Beside him, a girl shaping a black three-dimensional head. Right, a girl with an armful of wood, and a man. A greenhouse beyond. Title and comment. Artist's and publisher's names and date below.