Victim Collection (page 9)

Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia
IL193704 Down from the heights of the air fell Perseus, illustration for How Perseus came to Ethiopia, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie

The Road of Victory, 1918 (oil on canvas)
PLT238245 The Road of Victory, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Allard L Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897 (colour litho)
971955 Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife attack on a priest, France, 1897)

The shooting of Fourmies, illustration from Le Pere Peinard, 2nd May 1897 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287244 The shooting of Fourmies, illustration from Le Pere Peinard, 2nd May 1897 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel)
823457 La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel) by Torre, Giulio Del (1856-1932); 34x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Resa dei Conti. Giulio Del Torre (1856-1932). Oil on panel

Madame de Merteuil seducing Cecile Volange, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
CHT239749 Madame de Merteuil seducing Cecile Volange, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving)

Bandits Scene (oil on canvas)
XIR417091 Bandits Scene (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Scene de Brigands; )

Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486924 Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th September 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Sister Victoire Darras tending the cholera victims at the Hotel-Dieu of Chauny, 1832 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287024 Sister Victoire Darras tending the cholera victims at the Hotel-Dieu of Chauny, 1832 (litho) (b/w photo) by Thomas, Napoleon (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Men carrying away a corpse, 23rd February 1848 (gouache)
XIR74957 Men carrying away a corpse, 23rd February 1848 (gouache) by Andrieu, Pierre (1821-92); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183150 The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Apache is a nuisance for Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346308 Apache is a nuisance for Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th October 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803)
XIR239750 Valmont seducing Madame de Tourvel, illustration from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) engraved by Romain Girard (b.c.1751) 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo)

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Spain, Madrid Region, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Valle de los Caidos, Valley of the fallen, monument to the casualties of the Spanish Civil War Date: 05/04/2008

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Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) in the Danube Delta, a UNESCO world heritage and Ramsar site. Juvenile has caught an edible frog

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Africa, Kenya, Meru. Lion feeding on the carcass of an elephant which has been killed by poachers. Date: 11/12/2008

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Africa, Kenya, Meru. Face of feeding lion. Date: 11/12/2008

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"From Tragedy to Triumph: The Resilience of the Victim" In the face of adversity, heroes emerge. A heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, embodying bravery and selflessness in their noble act. Amidst the chaos, Rock N Roll Dance becomes an outlet for expression and liberation, reminding us that even in times of despair, music has the power to heal wounds and unite souls. Reflecting on history's darkest moments, Lord have mercy on London as we delve into a contemporary English woodcut depicting the Great Plague of 1665. It serves as a haunting reminder that even amidst widespread devastation, humanity finds strength to endure. Bruegel's "Triumph of Death" captures our attention with its chilling depiction of mortality's relentless grip. Yet within this macabre masterpiece lies a testament to human resilience - an unwavering spirit that refuses to succumb. A powerful cartoon from Congo by Punch in 1906 sheds light on colonial oppression and serves as a stark reminder that they can rise above their circumstances through unity and resistance. The suffragettes Pankhurst and Gawthorpe Rutland stand tall as symbols of courage during their fight for women's rights in 1907. Their unwavering determination paved the way for progress towards equality. The New York Stock Market Crash in October 1929 left countless victims shattered financially. However, it also sparked resilience and innovation as communities came together to rebuild what was lost. Hans Holbein's woodcut "Death and the Soldier" from "The Dance of Death" series reminds us that death is inevitable but how we confront it defines our legacy. Victims become victors when they embrace life despite its fleeting nature. Testimony at Salem witchcraft trials unveils tales of innocent victims caught up in mass hysteria. Their stories serve as reminders to question prejudice and seek justice, even in the face of fear.