In this painting we see a human foetus floating in a womb while still being in development. Its face is recognisable and bears visible signs of harelip, while we can also discern the forelimbs of animals that are connected based on evolutionary differentiation stemming from its chest. Harelip (also known as Cleft palate) is a common birth condition that is recognisable by an opening between the mouth and the nose due to a malformation of the tissue connecting them, which can induce difficulty speaking and feeding for patients, although modern treatments are effective in resolving these issues. The limbs that surround the foetus are part of an evolutionary split in the development of animal bone structures for different uses such as walking, swimming, and flying. Coincidentally, the condition of harelip has been observed in a range of mammals and domesticated species which could include the ones bearing these different limbs. The appearance of the foetus resembles that of a chrysalis (also known as a pupa), which is a stage of metamorphosis that is common for numerous insects and could be a reference to the process of evolutionary change.