This is a black and white illustration with a whimsical, slightly unsettling style. It depicts a fantastical scene with a chimera and a lion as central figures, surrounded by people and architectural elements. The chimera is a bizarre creature with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail. It's leaping in the air, seemingly in a playful or aggressive manner. The lion, positioned to the left, is depicted with exaggerated features, showing its teeth in a menacing grin. Below these creatures, there are several people. One is a woman in a dress, another is a man in a suit and top hat, walking with a cane. There are other figures in the background, adding to the bustling scene. The setting appears to be a street or plaza, with a low fence or wall running across the bottom of the image. Above the fence, there are stylized depictions of buildings or structures. The background is filled with a dense pattern of lines and shapes, creating a sense of depth and texture. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of woodcut or linocut prints, with bold lines and stark contrasts. The overall effect is both charming and slightly eerie, evoking a sense of fantasy and imagination. Below the image, there is text that reads: "THE LION WAS SHOWING HIS TEETH, BUT THE CHIMERA HAD LONGER CLAWS."