Disturbing painting at MFAH

This particular picture in the exhibit at the MFAH struck me as very dark and disturbing. The girl holding the baby has a very mischievous expression on her face. Probably since she is holding a defenseless  baby in her arms, this makes me feel as if she is about to do something terribly cruel to it. She holds the baby with such a nonchalant attitude. Her arms seem very relaxed as if she doesn't care if the baby might slip and smack its head on the hard ground. She also seems very young to be all by herself with an infant like this. Many parents wouldn't trust a small child with a baby like this. If you notice the background  of the area, there is absolutely no people there. The girl is all by herself with an infant and has an evil expression upon her face. This painting scared me greatly.