The view appears to be painted from Lappa Island which sits outside the harbour and is now connected to the mainland by bridge. It shows Penha Hill to the far left. The two large buildings in the centre are the Palacio and the premises of the East India Company. To their right is the Governor's Residence, in front of which is the small St. Peter Fort. The fort on the hill to the right of the centre is Fort Monte. The fort to the far right on the hill is Fort Guia, with the monastery of San Fransisco below