This is a medieval-style illustration depicting a dramatic scene at sea. A wooden ship, rendered in a simplistic, almost flat style, is the central focus. Two figures are seated within the ship, one wearing a green robe and the other a red one. The ship has a mast with a red flag at the top and smaller flags on the bow and stern. Below the ship, a man is being lowered into the water by a heavy chain connected to a large drum. The man is dressed in a blue tunic and appears to be in distress. The water is filled with numerous fish, depicted in a stylized manner, suggesting a teeming marine environment. The background is a deep blue sky filled with small white stars. The border of the illustration is decorated with a repeating pattern of red and gold designs. There is text in an old script at the top and bottom of the image, likely a caption or part of the story being illustrated. The overall style is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts, with bold colors and simplified forms.