This is a black and white woodcut illustration with a rustic, historical style. The scene depicts a man reaching out towards a creature that appears to be half-human, half-animal, lying in a body of water. The creature has the lower body of a fish or serpent and the upper body of a human. The man is nude and appears to be in a running or reaching pose, with one arm outstretched towards the creature. The background features a stylized landscape with trees and other animals. There's a tree on the left with a figure in it, and another tree on the right with a four-legged animal beneath it. The water is depicted with vertical lines, suggesting ripples or movement. The overall style is reminiscent of early printed illustrations, with simple lines and a focus on conveying the scene rather than realistic detail. The image is framed by a rectangular border.