A red, black, and white circular design is printed on slightly yellowed paper in this square woodcut. A black X at the center of the design is bordered in the white of the paper. It is surrounded by a ring of smaller Xes or crosses, depending on their orientation. Those alternate with white surrounded by red or red surrounded by black. Rings of ever-smaller X shapes radiate outward to the perimeter, which seems to stretch back into infinity. The repetition of these shapes creates a tessellated effect, resembling a kaleidoscope pattern. At the lower left, beneath the circle, is the pencil signature "MC Escher III-'59." Another pencil inscription is to the lower right under the circle, and a number written on the back of the bottom right corner of the sheet shows through.