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

Showjumper falling head-first off bucking horse

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

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

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

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

Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1596. Creator: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1596

Seascapes with views of the Ij and Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Katwijk, etc. Untitled, 1701. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
Seascapes with views of the Ij and Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Katwijk, etc. Untitled, 1701. The foreground emphasises the swirling seas, and leads to two listing vessels

Driving home in the rain, 1914. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Driving home in the rain, 1914

Snow plow during storm, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Snow plow during storm, New York, 1910

The Sailboat (Seascape), c1869. Creator: Gustave Courbet
The Sailboat (Seascape), c1869

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

Frightened; Skramda, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659711 Frightened; Skramda, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 101.7x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frightened; Skramda. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas

CS_2693
Ilex aquifolium Holly Red subject

RF- Close-up of Highland cow (Bos taurus) showing thick insulating hair covering face. Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, April

European common frog (Rana temporaria) on rock by waterfall, near Lac des Gloriettes dam, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) underwater. Fernandina Island. Galapagos, Endemic Species

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) crossing the Chobe River, followed by swarm of flies, Chobe Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Horse in snow storm with shed in background, USA

Fishing vessel Harvester powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea
Fishing vessel " Harvester" powering through huge waves while operating in the North Sea. Europe, January 2009. Property released

A man walks next to a tree during a dust storm in Kabul, Afghanistan August 20, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A woman carrying an umbrella is silhouetted from behind a window covered with rain drops during wet weather in Colombo April 29, 2014

A piglet jumps through the snow on a pig farm in Thame, near Oxford, southern England January 13, 2010. Britain, shivering through its coldest winter in three decades

A general view shows a dried up river bed in Ethiopias northern Amhara region, February 11, 2016. Picture taken February 11, 2016. REUTERS/Katy Migiro TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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

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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.