The image is a black and white illustration of the ruins of an old castle. The castle appears to be in a state of disrepair, with broken walls and debris scattered around the area. In the center of the image, there is a tall tower with a pointed roof and a small window on the top. The tower is surrounded by trees and shrubs, and there are several smaller buildings in the background. On the left side of the tower, there are two small houses, one with a sloping roof and the other with a chimney. In front of the buildings, there appears to have been destroyed, with some of the walls crumbling and others still standing.

In the foreground, there comes a horse-drawn carriage with two horses pulling it. The carriage is parked on a dirt road, and a few people can be seen working on the ground. The sky is cloudy, and the overall mood of the illustration is bleak and desolate.