The central artwork features an antique, circular map of the world, specifically focusing on the Eastern Hemisphere. The map is drawn in a classic, historical style with intricate linework detailing coastlines, geographical features, and major regions across Europe, Africa, and Asia, extending to the edge of the Australian continent. Fine latitude and longitude lines create a grid across the oceans, adding to the period aesthetic of the cartography.
Centrally located at the bottom of the circular composition is an ornate, botanical-style cartouche. It is encircled by laurel leaves and bears the Latin inscription, "Nova Totius TERRARUM ORBIS TABULA," along with additional text including "ex officina G. a Schagen" and "Amstelodami," identifying it as a Dutch-style antique world map design.
The colour palette is intentionally aged, utilizing parchment-toned creams and light beiges for the landmasses and oceans, providing a warm, vintage backdrop. The labels and geographical borders are rendered in fine, dark ink lines. The overall mood is scholarly and reminiscent of maritime exploration, presenting a timeless representation of the globe that feels like an artifact from a bygone era of cartography.