The adornments consist of dense passages of foliate scrolls which are derived from Arabesque art.
The imagery contain both human figures and fantastical creatures.
The latter seems influenced by the Italian Grotesque, particularly the work of sculptors Francesco Primaticcio and Benvenuto Cellini, both of whom produced works for Henry II.

The human figures include a Roman warrior representing Triumph and Fame.
He receives tribute from two kneeling women.
The Roman mythology theme appears elsewhere as well: Apollo chases the nymph Daphne across the breastplate and appears on the back with the slain monster Python.
This triumphant symbolism is intended to reflect Henry's military achievements.
Henry's badge, a crescent moon, appears in several places.
The adornments consist of dense passages of foliate scrolls which are derived from Arabesque art. The imagery contain both human figures and fantastical creatures. The latter seems influenced by the Italian Grotesque, particularly the work of sculptors Francesco Primaticcio and Benvenuto Cellini, both of whom produced works for Henry II.
The human figures include a Roman warrior representing Triumph and Fame. He receives tribute from two kneeling women. The Roman mythology theme appears elsewhere as well: Apollo chases the nymph Daphne across the breastplate and appears on the back with the slain monster Python. This triumphant symbolism is intended to reflect Henry's military achievements. Henry's badge, a crescent moon, appears in several places.
Parade Armour of Henry II of France