The image is a cyanotype photograph of an ancient Egyptian scarab beetle. The scarab is a dark, almost blue-black color, and it is intricately carved with hieroglyphs on its back. The beetle is positioned at a slight angle, with its head and legs visible. The background is a uniform cyan blue, typical of cyanotype prints. The image has a vintage, historical feel, and the details of the carving are well-defined despite the monochromatic color scheme. A number '90041' is visible in the upper left corner of the image.