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A tortoiseshell butterfly rests on the blind girl's shawl, implying that she is holding herself extremely still. The sign around her neck is captioned "Pity the Blind".
The painting has been interpreted as an allegory of the senses, contrasting the experiences of the blind and sighted sisters.[2] The former feels the warmth of the sun on her face, and fondles a blade of grass.