A black and white woodcut illustration depicting a devil shaking hands with a man, while another man stands nearby with a sword.
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This is a black and white woodcut illustration depicting a scene with a devil and two men. The devil is on the left, depicted as a dark, humanoid figure with large bat-like wings, horns, a tail, and cloven hooves. It is extending its hand towards a man in the center. The man in the center is dressed in 18th-century attire, including a jacket, breeches, and stockings. He appears to be reaching out to shake the devil's hand with a look of surprise or apprehension. To the right of the central man is another man, also dressed in period clothing, including a long coat and a hat with a square design. He is holding a sword and appears to be observing the interaction with a concerned expression. In the background, there is a window with a grid pattern. The scene is set on a floor with a simple pattern. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of early printed broadsides or chapbooks, with bold lines and limited detail.


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