The image is a black and white photograph of a circular shape, resembling a celestial body, likely the moon. The surface is not uniformly lit, displaying a range of shades from light to dark. Several dark, elongated shapes, resembling craters or shadows, are visible across the surface. These shapes are not uniformly distributed, with a concentration in the upper left quadrant. A network of faint lines radiates from the center, creating a starburst-like pattern. The overall impression is one of a grainy, vintage photograph, possibly taken with early photographic technology. Below the image, the text 'LACUS PHOENICIS' and 'NOVEMBER, 1894' are printed in a classic serif font. The background is a solid black, emphasizing the circular image. In the bottom right corner, the initials 'P.L.' are visible.