This is a black and white engraving depicting a man playing a long, cylindrical instrument, labeled 'Tromba della Florida' (Trumpet of Florida). The man is depicted in profile, with a muscular build and dark skin. He is nearly nude, wearing only a loincloth and what appears to be a feathered headdress. His right leg is bent, and he is leaning forward as he plays the instrument, which is held horizontally to his mouth. The background is a simple, textured ground. The image is framed by a rectangular border, and the number '174' is visible in the upper right corner. The style is reminiscent of early scientific or ethnographic illustrations.