The painting depicts a hairless, tormented figure resembling an inverted pear, who is overwhelmed with horror as it clutches its ears. The creature's mouth is open in a silent scream, symbolizing deep anguish. Surrounding the figure, ripples of its internal suffering manifest as echoes, suggesting that it is trapped within its own despair, unable to escape the sound it produces.
Standing alone on a bridge, the creature's isolation is palpable; despite its desperate cries, it finds itself cut off from the outside world. This image reflects the profound loneliness and existential dread, highlighting a struggle against the very essence of its own being, creating a powerful statement on the nature of suffering and isolation.