Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels; 25 October 1555; Allegory on the abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels; 25 October 1555. In the middle Charles V sits on his throne at the top; Ferdinand I on the left; Philip II; King of Spain; on the right. For Philip; the personifications of the territories of the empire kneel with banners. In the foreground; personifications from the continents of America; Africa; Europe and Asia bring gifts. On the left Neptune on his triumphal cart pulled by sea horses; with mermaids and mermaids; tritons etc. On the cart a globe and the two columns with a banderole with the inscription Plus Ultra; continents represented allegorically; abdication (or a ruler); triumph or Neptune; Brussels; Charles V of Habsburg (German Emperor and King of Spain); Ferdinand I of Habsburg (German Emperor); Philip II (King of Spain); Frans Francken (II); c. 1630 - c. 1640; oil paint (paint); panel; painting; h 134 cm x w 172 cm