This is an illustration of caricatured figures in a scene. A tall, gaunt figure on the left holds what appears to be a distorted mask or puppet. This figure is dressed formally. To the right, two figures are shown, with one pulling the other's hair. The setting is depicted as cracked pavement or cobblestones. The words "Proverbes et Maximes" appear at the top, with a French caption at the bottom translating to "You should not put your finger between the wood and the bark."