A detailed painting of a historical naval battle with multiple ships engaged in combat. The central ship is a large, multi-masted galleon with its sails unfurled, flying a flag with a red cross on a white background. The ship is surrounded by smaller vessels, some of which are also galleons, and others appear to be smaller ships. The sea is depicted with waves and the sky is filled with clouds, suggesting a stormy day. There are several figures on the ships, some of which are holding weapons, indicating the intensity of the battle.