This is a black and white illustration with a dramatic, almost gothic style. The image depicts a scene of a man sawing through the hoof of a large horse ridden by a figure. The horse is massive and dominates the composition, rendered in solid black with detailed musculature. The rider is also in black, appearing small in comparison to the horse. The man sawing is depicted in a crouched position, with a large saw cutting through the horse's hoof. The style is highly stylized, with exaggerated lines and a focus on contrast. In the background, there are stylized trees and grass, also rendered in black. The overall effect is one of tension and drama. The text at the bottom reads 'His saw passed through the hoof without leaving a trace'.