This is a vintage-style black and white illustration of a fantastical creature resembling a monkey. The creature is depicted in a dynamic pose, seemingly leaping or crouching. It has a robust, muscular build with a distinctly human-like face framed by a mane of fur. The face is expressive, with large, round eyes and a prominent nose. The most striking feature is its incredibly long, coiled tail, which dominates the composition. The tail is covered in scales or textured patterns, giving it a reptilian appearance. It curves dramatically upwards and around the creature's body, adding to the fantastical nature of the image. The creature is standing on a rough, textured ground, indicated by short, sketchy lines. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of woodcut or engraving, with dense cross-hatching and shading used to create depth and texture. The artist's signature, 'JATTULT', is visible in the lower right corner. The overall impression is one of a mythical or imagined beast, blending elements of primate and reptile anatomy in a visually striking and somewhat unsettling way.