This evocative etching reveals a tender yet haunting domestic scene — a mother clutching her two children, one held protectively on her lap and the other tightly embraced, while a mysterious cloaked figure known as "Coco" approaches them. The ghostly figure, wrapped in a flowing shroud that obscures its face and form, stands resolute in the dimly lit space, emitting an unsettling air. The contrast between the safety-seeking family and the ominous presence creates a palpable tension throughout the composition.

Rendered with a delicate mastery of chiaroscuro, the print employs deep shadows to envelop the backdrop, emphasizing the stark figures caught in a silent narrative of fear and protection. The monochrome palette of sepia tones and black ink enhances the somber mood — the illustrative lines skillfully convey textures from the billowing cloak to the tender expressions on the mother and children’s faces. This work is steeped in historical context, drawing from traditional Spanish folklore where "El Coco" or "El Cucuy" functions as a bogeyman figure used to discipline children. The engraving’s emotional impact resonates today, evoking universal feelings of parental care intertwined with childhood fear.