Are we taking the pictures too literally?

[Koen G]

Linda, note that the image you use there was manipulated and involves some degree of interpretation by JKP. In my opinion he did a good job, but still it is worth mentioning.

There are several options for the yellow creature:
1) A very badly drawn lion. The color, claws and tail support this, but the neck and head/snout are a strong argument against this. Medieval lions were never drawn like this, since it was generally known that they were large felines, not horse-headed beings.
2) An unattested feline-equine hybrid.
3) All four creatures are generic "beasts". I'm afraid it looks most like this.