This ambiguous illusion by Charles Gilbert is titled "All Is Vanity," signaling a conscious connection with Ecclesiastes. The painting faithfully reflects the ambiguity of the book since both portray simultaneously the beauty of life together with the certainty of approaching death. In the image, an innocent portrayal of a young woman before a mirror seems to project the image of a skull.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
All Is Vanity by Charles Gilbert
This ambiguous illusion by Charles Gilbert is titled "All Is Vanity," signaling a conscious connection with Ecclesiastes. The painting faithfully reflects the ambiguity of the book since both portray simultaneously the beauty of life together with the certainty of approaching death. In the image, an innocent portrayal of a young woman before a mirror seems to project the image of a skull.
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