Life — August 2, 1917 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page shows a satirical maritime scene. A fleet of small sailing vessels with crosses on their sails appears on the horizon, depicted in detailed pen-and-ink style. The crosses suggest religious or crusading imagery. Below, turbulent ocean waves dominate the lower portion of the composition. The title "LIFE" appears in the top right corner, with partial text "More to Con[tinue]" at the bottom, indicating this is part of a larger narrative or series. The specific historical or political reference is unclear without additional context or caption text that may be obscured or cut off in this reproduction. The crusading vessel imagery could reference various historical religious or military campaigns, but identifying the precise satirical target requires information not visible in this image alone.