The image is a black and white illustration featuring a pair of hands cradling a snake. The snake is coiled and adorned with various patterns and symbols, including what appears to be a star and a snake's head. The hands are depicted in a way that suggests they are holding the snake gently, with the palms facing upwards. The background is plain and does not distract from the central image. The style of the illustration is simple and graphic, with clear lines and a lack of shading, which is typical of line art.