Composition in black and white. Contour lines and watercolor effects. It depicts two indigenous holding Hans Staden. To the left of center, Hans Staden, standing, front, with long beard, wearing boots, safe by both arms by two indigenous with feathered headdresses head. At the bottom on the left, in front of the Indian on the left, another crouched Indian, profile to the right, also with headdress on his head, holding the white man's boot. On the right, a little behind and isolated from the group, another Indian, facing with headdress and skirt of feathers, holding in his on the left hand a bow. Watery effects throughout the area of the composition.