Colored engraving depicting a cutaway view of an Arctic seascape. The top (vertical) quarter of the composition shows the world above the sea-surface: there is an iceberg, two ships, and a whaling rowboat with a harpooneer raising his weapon to strike as a whale rolls, harpoons stuck in its side. Below the water jellyfish, all manner of fish, and two more whales are visible, as well as eels. On the bottom quarter the seafloor is depicted, with corals and seaweeds growing upon it and shells scattered all around. The engraver's name is given at bottom left.
