This is a black and white illustration with a whimsical, slightly unsettling quality. It depicts a tall, textured wall with several openings resembling windows and doorways. The style is reminiscent of a woodcut or pen-and-ink drawing, with bold lines and a focus on texture. In the center of the image, a person is suspended in the air within a large, woven basket. The basket is attached to a rope that appears to be pulled upwards by a complex system of ropes and pulleys visible at the very top of the image. The person in the basket is wearing a pointed hat and appears to be a figure of authority or a performer. Around the central scene, various figures are peering out from the windows and doorways. Their expressions are curious and somewhat apprehensive. One figure is standing in a doorway, looking up with a concerned expression. Another is leaning out of a window, observing the scene. The wall itself is textured with horizontal lines, suggesting a stone or brick construction. The overall composition is dynamic, with the upward pull of the rope and the curious gazes of the onlookers creating a sense of movement and anticipation. Below the illustration, the text reads: "It was at once drawn upwards." The artist's signature, "Jean de Bosschère," is also visible. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century illustration, with a touch of surrealism and a focus on character and atmosphere.