This painting depicts Emperor Charles V’s victory at the Battle of Mühlberg in 1547 against the Protestant army. Because Charles instructed Titian to portray him as a heroic and important figure, Titian included some subtle cues to achieve this goal. For example, the even clouds, Charles’ relaxed gaze, the forward motion suggested by his spear and horse, and the steady background all suggest that situations were in control. However, in reality, Charles was sick and needed to be carried in a cart for sick people to the battle. Although Charles is sitting upright, he still appears to be at ease, which implies his advanced horsemanship. In relation to his age, Charles appears to be physically weak in this painting due to the tired facial expression,