Adversity Collection

Perseus and Medusa statue at Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

The New Jerusalem, c1900. Christ, who has redeemed the world through his Crucifixion, waits at the entrance to The New Jerusalem to welcome the saved

Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchling crossing a beach to get to the sea. Cayenne, French Guiana, July

Police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, spring 1963
CIVIL RIGHTS, 1963. Police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, spring 1963

Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

The Last of England, 1855. Artist: Ford Madox Brown
The Last of England, 1855. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938]

MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION. The camp of the 1924 British expedition to Mount Everest, on the crest of the North Col

Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair

Lion Intimidating An English Bulldog
A lion angrily scowls down at a worried Bulldog sitting next to him

The Shower, 1897. Creator: Helen Hyde
The Shower, 1897

Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) in flight in Force 8 gales above raging seas. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, September

Showjumper falling head-first off bucking horse

The Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Creator: John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl, 1856, (1948). Two girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina in her lap, rest by a wayside stream after rain

pachycereus marginatus, cactus, mexican fence post cactus
Pachycereus Marginatus Cactus - Mexican fence post cactus Green subject

Firefighters work to extinguish the fire as it burns through a pile of old tyres at a recycling centre in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 2, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

A man walks along a street covered by snow during a winter storm in Washington January 23, 2016. A winter storm dumped nearly 2 feet (58 cm) of snow on the suburbs of Washington, D.C

Windswept Street, New York, c.1907 (oil on canvas)
650950 Windswept Street, New York, c.1907 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.5x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Windswept Street, New York. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Winter Surfing III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Winter Surfing IV
Tal Paz-Fridman

Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph)
1766823 Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain)

Seaside #37
Tal Paz-Fridman

Winter Surfing V
Tal Paz-Fridman

Winter Surfing VI
Tal Paz-Fridman

Winter Surfing VII
Tal Paz-Fridman

Winter Surfing VIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

Winter Surfing IX
Tal Paz-Fridman

Storm Wind at Togakushi, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Storm Wind at Togakushi, 1868. Series: Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors. Taira no Koremori Ason

Women Crossing the Oi River, c1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women Crossing the Oi River, c1800

Italian Offensive of Isonzo; The western slopes of Monte Santo... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; The western slopes of Monte Santo, which the Bersaglieri had to climb, from August 19 to 24, 1917; at the top, the ruins of a convent, 1917

French success on the Italian front; Supply convoy between Monte Pallone... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French success on the Italian front; Supply convoy between Monte Pallone and Monte Tomba, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Sudden Shower at Shono, 19th century. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sudden Shower at Shono, 19th century. From Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, Number 46

Fujiwara no Okikaze Walking through Rain, Early 1840s. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Fujiwara no Okikaze Walking through Rain, Early 1840s. From Hundred Poets, One Poem Each

Modern Beauty in a Snowstorm, 19th century. Creator: Kikugawa Eizan
Modern Beauty in a Snowstorm, 19th century

Umeyashiki, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Umeyashiki, c1802. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

The Great Wave off Kanagawa, 1830-1831 . Creator: Hokusai
The Great Wave off Kanagawa, 1830-1831 

Fishing Boats in Choppy Waters, c.1630. Creator: Jan Porcellis
Fishing Boats in Choppy Waters, c.1630

California, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, c1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
California, El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, c1899

French success on the Italian front; A road in the mountains, 1917. Creator: Unknown
French success on the Italian front; A road in the mountains, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Rough Sea with Sailing Vessels, 1850-1859. Creator: Georges Johannes Hoffmann
Rough Sea with Sailing Vessels, 1850-1859

The Batavian Fleet off Veere, 1800, 1800-1809. Creator: Engel Hoogerheyden
The Batavian Fleet off Veere, 1800, 1800-1809

Warships in a Heavy Storm, c.1695. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
Warships in a Heavy Storm, c.1695. Other Title(s): Warships in a Heavy Squall. The Men-of-War Hollandia (left) and Ridderschap (right)imperilled during a Storm in the Strait of Gibraltar

Travellers Disembarking at a Jetty on the Scheldt in Strong Winds, c.1635. Creator: Bonaventura Peeters I
Travellers Disembarking at a Jetty on the Scheldt in Strong Winds, c.1635

Rough Sea with Ships, 1697. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
Rough Sea with Ships, 1697

Plowing Peasant, c.1905. Creator: Willem van Konijnenburg
Plowing Peasant, c.1905

A Ship on the High Seas Caught by a Squall, Known as ‘The Gust, c.1680. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
A Ship on the High Seas Caught by a Squall, Known as The Gust, c.1680

Ships Sailing and Beating up against the Wind in the Sound, 1832. Creator: Adolph Friedrich Vollmer
Ships Sailing and Beating up against the Wind in the Sound, 1832

Landscape view of a wooded valley with a river, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Landscape view of a wooded valley with a river, between 1911 and 1942

The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827. Creator: F Rosenbourg
The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827. A female passenger lifts her skirts out of the water as a dog swims alongside

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In the face of adversity, humanity's resilience shines through. From the captivating Perseus and Medusa statue in Florence to The New Jerusalem's depiction of a world grappling with challenges, these works of art remind us that adversity is an integral part of our existence. History bears witness to moments when adversity has tested our mettle. The haunting image of a police dog attacking a young black man during the Youth Mass Demonstration in Birmingham serves as a stark reminder of the struggles faced by marginalized communities. Yet, it also symbolizes their unwavering determination to overcome injustice. Art captures not only human experiences but also those found in nature. A Leatherback Turtle hatchling crossing a beach mirrors its arduous journey towards survival, reminding us that even the smallest creatures must confront obstacles head-on. The Last of England painting evokes emotions as we witness two individuals facing an uncertain future amidst turbulent times. Similarly, the campsite from the 1924 British expedition to Mount Everest showcases mankind's audacity in conquering nature's harshest elements. Across cultures and time periods, art portrays stories where heroes emerge amidst chaos. Nichiren Calming the Storm depicts bravery against all odds while slums near one of India's most iconic landmarks reveal resilience amid poverty and inequality. Le Coup de Lance captures both vulnerability and strength as Peter Paul Rubens immortalizes a moment frozen in time—a testament to how life can change dramatically within seconds. Meanwhile, Lion Intimidating An English Bulldog reminds us that courage comes not only from size or power but from within oneself. Even sports reflect our ability to persevere through adversity; a showjumper falling off a bucking horse exemplifies determination despite setbacks—getting back up after every fall defines true champions. Adversity may test our resolve, but it is through these trials that we discover untapped reservoirs of strength and resilience within ourselves.