Unhappily Collection

COAL MINE / PENITENT
A penitent, so named because his clothing resembled that of religious orders, rids the air of explosive gas by setting fire to it. A dangerous task, that often ended unhappily

Esmilda consoled by sympathetic swans
Esmilda, sitting unhappily at the waters edge, is consoled by sympathising swans

Saint Brendan of Clonfert, c. AD 484 - c. 577, aka the Navigator, the Voyager, the Anchorite, and the Bold. Early Irish monastic saint and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland

Saint Brendan of Clonfert, c. AD 484 - c. 577, aka the Navigator, the Voyager, the Anchorite, and the Bold. Early Irish monastic saint and one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland

Adam and Eve Quit Eden
Unhappily, the First Couple leave Eden : God shows them which way to go

Young man wearing a wet shirt, lying on stairs

Student wearing a suit and glasses, sitting in front of a painting

Germaine de Stael (1766-1817), 1843. French writer, novelist and political propagandist born in Paris, was the only child of Jacques Necker, French statesman and financier

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Unhappily, amidst the depths of the coal mine, a penitent soul seeks solace. Esmilda finds comfort in the presence of sympathetic swans, their graceful wings offering a gentle embrace. In the ancient tale of Saint Brendan the Navigator, he discovers Judas Iscariot sitting unhappily on a cold rock in the sea - his respite from Hell on Sundays and feast days. Brendan's compassion shields Judas from demons for one night, reminding us that even those deemed lost can find fleeting moments of peace. The Wandering Heir wanders aimlessly through life's trials and tribulations, bearing an expression filled with sorrow. Don Quixote himself experiences deep melancholy after being unhappily hurt; his spirit dampened by misfortune. Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden leaves them unhappily longing for what was once theirs. In this modern world, a student sits before a painting wearing a suit and glasses - perhaps seeking inspiration or answers to questions that burden their mind. Another young man lies on wet stairs wearing a soaked shirt - his despondency evident in every droplet clinging to him. Life is not always filled with joyous moments; sometimes we find ourselves unhappily navigating through its challenges. Yet within these struggles lie opportunities for growth and resilience. Let us remember that even in our darkest hours, there is hope for brighter days ahead.