Monochrome engraving depicting a large beached seal, paws and flippers in the air and balancing on its belly; it clasps a fish in its mouth. Below is the following text: "Wahre Abbildung des Meer Fisch Benenet Anfibio, Ist Gefunden Worden in den Adriatischen Meer De 4th February 1778" and next to it, the Italian translation, "Questo e il Ritratto dell'Animale Marino chiamato Anfibio presonel Mare Adricatico li 4 Febbrayo 1778"
In English: "True Picture of the Sea-Fish, Amphibian Animal, which was found in the Adriatic Sea 4 Feb. 1778"
