This is a black and white engraving depicting a man in Roman armor, seemingly engaged in a struggle with a large snake. The man is wearing a helmet with a plume, and Roman-style armor, including a short tunic and leg coverings. He is also holding a sword, though it appears to be somewhat secondary to the main action. A large snake is coiled around his body, its head near his face, as if attempting to constrict or attack him. The man is looking down at the snake with a determined expression. The scene is set on a slightly raised, grassy mound. The background is filled with closely spaced, vertical lines, creating a textured effect. At the top of the image, the number '70' is visible. At the bottom, the number 'XXVI' and the word 'Serpentone' are written. The style of the engraving suggests it is a historical or allegorical illustration, possibly from a book or series of prints.