The image depicts an elderly man exposing his chest, where his form appears to merge with that of a dragon. This visual fusion serves as a powerful symbol of the "inner self," suggesting a deep, primal connection between human consciousness and the archetypal force embodied by the dragon. Traditionally associated with wisdom, chaos, and inner power, the dragon here reflects the man's internal landscape—one shaped by age, experience, and the integration of his instinctual and spiritual dimensions. The image evokes a Jungian reading, where the dragon represents both the shadow and the potential for individuation through self-confrontation.