-Humanity is as ephemeral and fragile as the bubble itself.
-Reflected in the bubble, the artist depicted a wheel of torture and a leper’s rattle, indicating the various misfortunes that may befall a man during his life.
-The cut flowers and smoking urn featured on either side of the painting also symbolize the brevity of life.
-The coins and medallions scattered at the bottom of the piece refer to the folly of worldly wealth.
