This is a watercolor illustration from an herbal, likely dating from the 16th or 17th century. It depicts the mandrake plant (Mandraxora) and its associated folklore. The central figure is a nude, bearded man with a mandrake root growing out of his head. The mandrake root is depicted as a cluster of green leaves sprouting from the top of his head, resembling a plant. He is standing in a rocky landscape, with a small pool of water at his feet. The man appears to be in distress, with a pained expression on his face. To the right of the man, there is a robed figure, possibly a herbalist or alchemist, who is pulling at the mandrake root with a tool. Below them, there is a scene of animal conflict – a dog or wolf is attacking a rabbit or hare. Above the central figure, there are two depictions of the mandrake plant with its flowers and roots. The illustration is labeled with the name “Mandraxora” and “Radix Nigella”. The style is characteristic of early botanical illustrations, with detailed depictions of the plant and a focus on its medicinal properties and associated folklore. The background is a pale cream color, and the overall tone is somewhat fantastical and symbolic.