The image is a vintage woodcut illustration of what is labeled as an 'Arabian or Egyptian Land Crocodile'. It depicts a creature that appears to be a mix between a crocodile and a lizard. The animal is shown in profile, with a long, scaled tail and a crocodile-like head. Its body is stout and lizard-like, with four short legs ending in clawed feet. The scales are depicted with detailed cross-hatching, giving the image a textured appearance. The overall style is reminiscent of early natural history illustrations, with a focus on detailed depiction rather than realism. The image is set against a plain, off-white background.