Broadsheet relating to 'la Tarasca' (the carnival monster) 1897

This 1897 broadsheet, "La Tarasca," from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a woodcut image of a mythical beast known as "La Tarasca" from the Tarascan legend. The creature is depicted as a dragon-like monster with wings and a serpentine tail, pulling a cart. The text on the page is in Spanish and likely describes a story or event related to the Tarasca, likely a performance or a carnival procession. The image of the monster is likely a reference to the traditions of the Tarascan culture in Mexico.