This is a vintage-style drawing with a fantastical and dramatic composition. The central focus is a complex creature, a hybrid of a lion or griffin with a serpentine body and large, feathered wings. It appears to be carrying a regal figure on its back. The figure is adorned with a crown and elaborate clothing, suggesting royalty or divinity. Above the figure and creature are two star-like symbols. Below, a vast landscape unfolds with a body of water and distant, jagged mountains. A small bird is depicted in flight near the water. The entire image is rendered in a detailed, intricate style with fine lines and shading, giving it a historical or mythological feel. The background has a textured, aged appearance, enhancing the vintage aesthetic. The artwork is signed in the lower left corner with the name 'Gustave Moreau' and the date '1865'.