The image depicts a group of people on
a small boat in what appears to be stormy or rough sea conditions. One person is visible in the water, seemingly struggling or in distress. The scene suggests a narrative of peril or horror often associated with mermaid tales, where mermaids are believed to lure fishermen onto their boats and then kill them, taking their souls down into
the depths of the ocean. The image evokes
a sense of dread and superstition about the dangers that may lurk in the sea.