This is a black and white woodcut-style illustration depicting a scene of public execution by burning. A central figure, a person tied to a pyre of wood, is engulfed in flames. The person is wearing a cap and simple clothing. Thick, swirling smoke rises from the fire, obscuring the upper portion of the scene. On the left, a man in 18th-century attire (a long coat, breeches, and a hat) stands with one hand raised, seemingly overseeing the execution. He leans on a walking stick. To the right, a small crowd of people, also dressed in period clothing, watches the event. One man in the crowd is holding a stick, possibly to poke at the fire. A rope hangs from above, suggesting the person was brought to the pyre by it. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of early printed materials, with bold lines and a lack of shading. The background is plain, focusing attention on the central scene of execution.