This is a black and white engraving depicting a still life with insects, plants, and a pear. The composition is centered around a decaying pear and a frog, surrounded by various insects and plants. At the top, a large moth with patterned wings is flying, and a caterpillar is crawling. To the left, a pear is shown with signs of decay, and a flower with multiple blooms is growing nearby. A snail is positioned near the pear. In the center, a frog is lying on its back, with several flies buzzing around it. A plant with small, round fruits extends from the bottom left towards the center. To the right, another plant with delicate leaves and a small flower is visible. Several flies and other insects are scattered throughout the composition, adding to the sense of decay and the cycle of life. The engraving is detailed and intricate, with fine lines used to create texture and shading. The overall mood is somber and reflective, emphasizing the themes of mortality and the transience of life. Above the image, the Latin phrase 'Mors Ultima Linea Rerum' (Death is the last line of things) is inscribed. Below the image, another Latin phrase 'Horva formica tendunt ad ima nunquam nullus ad amussas ibit animas opes' is inscribed.