What is in this image? Describe it as if you were explaining it to someone from the 15th century.

The image contains a playful depiction of a young maiden, smiling widely, with curly locks partially obscured by a pointed hat adorned with a buckle, reminiscent of those commonly associated with wise women or whimsical tales of enchanted folk. She embraces a fantastical creature, much like an oversized cat with peculiar features such as a more rotund body and an exaggeratedly long tail with stripes. The creature''s expression is one of surprise or alarm, which adds to the humor and whimsical nature of the drawing. The entire scene is rendered in simple, bold lines as if drawn with ink, devoid of color, suitable for adding hues by one''s own hand if so desired. This could be a portrayal for storytelling or a humorous visual jest.