This is a black and white illustration with a cartoonish style. A man is depicted in a dynamic pose, swinging a large sword downwards. He's wearing a harlequin-patterned tunic (black and white diamonds), dark leggings, and pointed shoes. His face is visible in profile, showing a determined expression. He appears to be attacking a large, amorphous figure that resembles a ghostly or ethereal being. The figure is pale and shapeless, with exaggerated features like large eyes and a wide mouth. It's positioned as if being struck by the sword. The background is a simple, light gray, providing contrast to the dark figures. There's a small, stylized hat or cap lying on the ground near the base of the figure. Below the image, there's text that reads: “Ben Hecht chopping away at the ever-forgiving and all-condoning bugaboo of Puritanism.” This suggests the illustration is a satirical commentary on Ben Hecht's views on Puritanism.