This is a black and white engraving by William Blake, dated May 1793. The image depicts a dramatic scene of a small island or landmass being battered by turbulent waves. A bare, skeletal tree stands prominently on the landmass, its branches reaching upwards towards a heavily textured sky filled with swirling, chaotic lines. The sky appears stormy and ominous. The water is rendered with dynamic, curving lines that create a sense of powerful waves crashing against the land. A small, almost submerged figure appears to be struggling in the water near the landmass, adding to the sense of peril. Below the image, the text “Help! Help!” is inscribed, emphasizing the desperate situation. Beneath that, the inscription reads “Published by W. Blake 17 May 1793”. The style is characteristic of Blake's expressive and often symbolic engravings, with a focus on line and texture to convey emotion and drama.