Warfare Emperor Charles V against Tunis (1535): Taking La Goletta

The work features a prominent ship in the foreground with red flags bearing a white cross, set against a light blue-green water backdrop. Smaller vessels in the background and a figure rowing a small boat in the foreground add depth and a sense of movement, characteristic of Vermeyen's detailed historical compositions.

Created for the Habsburg court, the painting was likely commissioned by one of Vermeyen's patrons, including Archduchess Margaret of Austria, Mary of Hungary, or Emperor Charles V himself. It is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.

Painted during Vermeyen's time as a court artist for the Habsburg governors of the Netherlands, the work reflects the artistic and political ties between the Dutch painter and his imperial patrons, capturing a significant Habsburg military victory.

While specific lasting influences of this painting are not broadly documented, it remains a valuable historical artifact and an example of Vermeyen's contribution to 16th-century Dutch historical painting, offering insights into both the artist's technique and the events of the Tunis campaign.