Chance Collection (#2)

The Gamblers, c.1640. Creator: David Teniers II
The Gamblers, c.1640. Other Title(s): Men Dicing in a Tavern

The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Creator: Brussels Manufactory (1515-1525)
The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Found in the collection of the Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

The Gambling Rooms at Monte Carlo --"Rein Ne Va Plus", 1890. Creator: Jean Beraud
The Gambling Rooms at Monte Carlo --"Rein Ne Va Plus", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1638. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Landscape with the Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1638. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Creator: Correggio (1489-1534)
Allegory of Virtues, ca 1529. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The lottery, c1745. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Lebel
The lottery, c1745

The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed, c. 1570. Creator: Backer, Jacob, de (1540/45-ca. 1600)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed, c. 1570. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

hopes unseen
Lars Hur

Sunny start to the day
Piet Haaksma

The follower
Catalin Alexandru

People with roulette wheel, Nevada, USA
People gathered around a roulette wheel, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

2 oversized White fuzzy dice on white background

Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of The Caricature (1880), 1884-8-23 - All Lottery - Game
ICA4885138 Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of The Caricature (1880), 1884-8-23 - All Lottery - Game, Three-Color Flag, National Lottery - Horn of Abundance by Robida

Where to go?
Izidor Gasperlin

Golden Sunrise
Piet Flour

End of the Suffer
Abdullah Essam

The Lottery, by William Hogarth Date: 1724

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

RMS Titanic - letter to James Moody's sister
RMS Titanic - highly significant and historically important letter to Sixth Officer James Moody's sister. Dated 7 May 1912

Chance Vought F-8E Crusader 32
Aeronavale - Chance Vought F-8E Crusader 32 (msn 1249), at Greenham Common for the international Air Tattoo on 29 June 1981. (Aeronavale - Aeronautique Navale - French Naval Aviation) Date: 1981

MOSES SEES AND DIES
God permits Moses to view the Promised Land from the heights of Pisgah, but he doesn't get a chance to set foot there, but dies. Date: BCE

Cartoon, National Insurance Bill. Patient to GP: This treatment will be the death of me'. Doctor: (National Insurance Bill): I dare say you know best, but there is always a chance'

Cartoon, Sale of Peerages by Lloyd George and Asquith
The Chance of a Lifetime. Cartoon, Sale of Peerages -- Asquith and Lloyd George sell off peerages. Date: 1910

The Shipwreck of Don Juan, 1840 (oil on canvas) (see also 14443)
XIR182426 The Shipwreck of Don Juan, 1840 (oil on canvas) (see also 14443) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 135x196 cm; Louvre, Paris

To have any chance I must be on the top of an immense crag some two thousand feet above my head (colour litho)
2813040 To have any chance I must be on the top of an immense crag some two thousand feet above my head (colour litho) by Noble

Lee Westwood Misses Birdie Chance Bmw PGA Championship 2011 Bmw PGA Championship, Wentworth, Surrey Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 29 May 2011 Date: 29 May 2011

Lee Westwood Misses Birdie Chance On 18th Bmw PGA Championship 2011 Bmw PGA Championship, Wentworth, Surrey Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 29 May 2011 Date: 29 May 2011

Noel T. Chance
Noel T.Chance Race Horse Trainer 07 March 1997 Date: 07 March 1997

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Tyche, 95-94 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting Tyche, 95-94 BCE

Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche, about 188-166 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Goddess Tyche, about 188-166 BCE

Personifications Fortune, Hope, Desperation, Woe and Woe - in "
LSE4076630 Personifications Fortune, Hope, Desperation, Woe and Woe - in " Discours de l origine, office, charge, progresses

Old proverbs: the occasion is bald from behind - engraving 18th century
XEE4153551 Old proverbs: the occasion is bald from behind - engraving 18th century by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old proverbs)

Page from The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson (engraving)
3648725 Page from The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The American Tour of Messrs Brown)

The Man That Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo (engraving)
3643760 The Man That Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man That Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo)

A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs (engraving)
1038300 A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of the Sea, told in Four Well-Known Proverbs)

A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho)
1039487 A Curious Story of a Crocodile, a leaf from a Travellers Note-Book (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curious Story of a Crocodile)

Yachting on the Clyde (engraving)
1055311 Yachting on the Clyde (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting on the Clyde)

A Tale of a Snake (engraving)
1047625 A Tale of a Snake (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of a Snake)

He came into London by Tottenham Court Road; rather by chance than by whim (engraving)
584220 He came into London by Tottenham Court Road; rather by chance than by whim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Political cartoon, On the Turn of the Card by Francis Carruthers Gould - Gladstone peers in through the door. Date: 1894

Good Luck postcard, Black cat with playing cards Date: 20th century

Drawing the lottery at the Hotel de Ville, 1772 (pen, ink and wash)
CHT341936 Drawing the lottery at the Hotel de Ville, 1772 (pen, ink and wash) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: in 1774)

Heads or Tails! The Boer: - "If its tails its for you
XZO116050 Heads or Tails! The Boer:- " If its tails its for you!", front cover of Le Petit Journal, 24 December 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans

Mountain Road Lottery Ticket, signed by George Washington (1732-99) 1768 (ink on paper)
NYH188461 Mountain Road Lottery Ticket, signed by George Washington (1732-99) 1768 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

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"Embracing the Unexpected: A Glimpse into Life's Chances" George Mutch scores for Preston North End at the FA Cup Final, proving that sometimes they are lead to victory on the grandest stage. Arriving at New York, a city where countless dreams are born and opportunities arise with every corner turned - a testament to the power encounters. Ernest Board's "Fortuna" reminds us of how they are sway our lives, as we navigate through its unpredictable twists and turns like a game of snakes and ladders. Contemplating chance in the vast universe, we realize that amidst chaos there lies an intricate web of interconnected events waiting to unfold - reminding us that even in randomness, purpose may emerge. The ideal scientist understands that breakthroughs often come from taking chances; they embrace uncertainty as fuel for discovery and innovation. H Chance Newton's "Keep To The Right" serves as a gentle reminder that sometimes choosing one path over another is simply a matter - but it could make all the difference in our journey. In 1937, artist Michael Chance captures the royal family as not only leaders but also happy dog lovers - showcasing how love can be found unexpectedly, even among those destined by birthright. Amidst snow-covered landscapes, a postman braves treacherous conditions to deliver mail - exemplifying how everyday heroes take chances to ensure connections are maintained despite adversity. Rembrandt van Rhijn's "The Parable of the Rich Fool" teaches us about seizing opportunities wisely; it warns against squandering chances given by fate or fortune without considering their true value. Lucas van Doetechum's depiction of "The Parable of Talents" urges us to recognize and utilize our unique abilities; it emphasizes how taking calculated risks can yield great rewards when opportunity knocks on our door.