In this artwork, how is the Image description discussed?
The standing rhesus monkey is positioned frontally and in close proximity to the skeleton, which the viewer in front of the painting can only see from the rear. The monkey tied to the lower body is held in the moment of movement with economical but curious gestures. With his left hand he supports himself on the written notes and papers on the table in front of him. His right, on the other hand, appears less active and, in its angled and curled position, flatters more of the monkey's characteristic nature. A black quill pen is placed on the inscribed booklet, close to hand.
The skeleton is that of a juvenile chimpanzee.  It is bent slightly forward in a similar posture, but is stabilized by a rod at the end of the spine. An inkwell and written leaves are shown in the center of the picture, which is framed by the primate and skeleton on the side. A striking red book can be seen through the skeleton. This motif is continued with two further books bound in red, ascending towards the back.
In the background, there are also a multitude of bound writings and loose sheets of paper on the table and shelves, which end in shadowy outlines with increasing distance and darkness of the room.