This is a black and white engraving depicting a macabre scene. Two skeletal dogs are facing each other in what appears to be a room. The dog on the left is standing on all fours, with its tail raised and a slightly aggressive posture. The dog on the right is partially obscured by a column or wall, but it also appears to be in a confrontational stance. The room has a simple, bare floor and a suggestion of architectural elements in the background. The entire scene is framed by an ornate, decorative border. The style of the engraving suggests it is an older work, possibly from the 17th or 18th century, and the subject matter evokes themes of mortality and the transience of life.