Vanitas

This painting shows the extent of self analysis, and the psychology of body image. The distorted female nude confronts her stark nakedness. Is she unhappy with her rotund and lumpy form? The cherubic figure taunts her in coaxing her to look steadfasly at her nakedness. This imge is of great relevance to women, and men, in our contemporary media driven society. Body image is scrutanised for any little imperfection and can have a profound effect on the individual.