Vulnerability Collection (#4)

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli), foal using hind leg to scratch nose

Pink piglet (Sus domestica), looking downwards

Two 8 day old yellow baby chickens

The Judgement of Death, early 15th century. Artist: Master of the Rohan Hours
The Judgement of Death, early 15th century. A dead man comes face to face with his God. St Michael the Archangel is expelling Lucifer from Heaven (top left). From the Rohan Hours

The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Adoration of the Trinity (The Landauer Altarpiece), 1511. This picture shows the Holy Trinity in glory, worshipped by all the saints

Christ on the cross, crucifix, 14th century
Christ on the Cross, crucifix, 14th century. From the National Museum of Machasdo de Castro, Coimbra, Portugal

Crucifixion, 16th century. Artist: Gaudenzio Ferrari
Crucifixion, 16th century. Fresco in the Basilica of St Mary of the Graces, Milan, Italy

Crucifixion, 1500. Artist: Dionisy
Crucifixion, 1500. From the Tretiakov Gallery, Moscow

Crucifixion, early 16th century. Artist: Gerard David
Crucifixion, early 16th century. From the Metropolitan Museum, New York

Mond Crucifixion, c1530. Artist: Raphael
Mond Crucifixion (Altarpiece: The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels ), c1530. The Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle stand on either side of the cross

Pieta of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, c1500. The scene is the deposition of the cross. The Virgin Mary supports the body of Christ on her lap. Behind her is St John the Apostle

Jesus on the Mount of Olives, 16th century. Artist: Pieter Coecke van Aelst
Jesus on the Mount of Olives, 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Beginning of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25 June 1876, (c1900). Also known as Custers last stand. The Plains Indians defeated the US 7th Cavalry under General Custer

The Death of the Woman of Darius, 1785. Artist: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee
The Death of the Woman of Darius, 1785. The death of Statira, the wife of Darius III of Persia, in the captivity of Alexander the Great in 331 BC. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1735. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting, watches the preparations for the sacrifice of Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, that she has demanded

The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Martyrdom of St Agatha, c1756. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. From the Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Miklos Zrinyi, heroic Croatian / Hungarian general, late 16th century
Miklos Zrinyi, heroic Croatian/Hungarian general, late 16th century. Miklos Zrinyi (Nicolas Zrinski) (1518-1566) was besieged in Szigeth by Suleyman the Magnificent and his army of 65, 000 men

Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris, c1452. Left: St Louis (Louis IX of France) with a tabard of fleur-de-lys and John the Baptist. Right: Charlemagne and St Denis (carrying his head)

The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. From the Gemaeldegallerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

Astrologue, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Astrologue, late 19th/early 20th century. From the Musee d Arts et d Archeologie, Moulins, France

Bather ( La Baigneuse au griffon ), 1870. Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Bather ( La Baigneuse au griffon ), 1870. From the Museu de Arte de Sao Paolo Assis Chateaubriand Sao Paolo, Brazil

Hope, 1886. Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hope, 1886. From the Tate Gallery, London

The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. Artist: Honore Daumier
The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. From a private collection

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Robot women wearing masks standing in gas

Naval manoeuvres of 1913 by G. H. Davis
The naval manoeuvres of 1913. Torpedo versus gun -- the vulnerability of the battleship and the destroyer. Date: 1913

Sequence of digital illustrations showing Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) wave hunting for seals resting on ice floes

Digital illustration of bump position during pregnancy

Illustration of adult feeding fish to hungry young Seagull on nest on top of cliff

Illustration of Chinese soldiers shooting unarmed people during rebellion

Illustration of a young Minmi dinosaur under attack by a theropod as older animals move in to drive it off, Cretaceous period

Illustration of male lion stalking zebra on grassland

Illustration of Bottlenose Dolphin killing a Whitetip Reef Shark by ramming the sharks soft belly with its snout

Illustration of man aiming harpoon at whale in sea next to people in small boat set against a blood red sky

Illustration of baby Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) lying on back in snow

Illustration of baby European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) in nest

Illustration of newborn European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) sleeping in nest

Illustration of newborn marsupial in mothers pouch near nipple

Illustration of two lion cubs in dry grass

Illustration of Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) adult and pup on ice

Illustration of young White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) lying in long grass for protection

Illustration of crocodile hunting young gazelle drinking at waters edge

Greta oto or the glasswing butterfly

Polar Bear walking at the Alaska beach in Kaktovik

Iceberg and Rock Face
Split level image showing a small iceberg underwater and a mountainous rock face located in Scoresbysund Fjord on the east coast of Greenland

Sunlight On An Iceberg
Sunlight on this iceberg has made the older blue ice glow. Scoresbysund Fjord, eastern Greenland. Red Island can be seen in the background

Ice Floe Edge
Split level image of the edge of a floating ice floe in the Arctic ocean north of Svalbard

A Sabre Tooth Tiger springs its trap as it leaps out at any ususpecting prey
A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger springs its trap as it leaps out at any ususpecting prey

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"Exploring the Fragility of the Human Spirit: A Glimpse into Vulnerability" In a world filled with masterpieces capturing various facets of life, art has long been a mirror reflecting our vulnerabilities. From Rembrandt's poignant "The Return of the Prodigal Son" to Leon-Maxime Faivre's touching "Deux meres (Two Mothers), " these timeless creations remind us that vulnerability is an intrinsic part of being human. As we delve deeper into this captivating journey, Utagawa Kuniyoshi's "Nichiren Calming the Storm" reveals vulnerability in its rawest form. The tempestuous waves symbolize life's challenges, while Nichiren embodies resilience amidst adversity. This artwork serves as a reminder that they are be transformed into strength. Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece, "Le Coup de Lance, " portrays vulnerability through sacrifice and suffering. The wounded figure represents humanity at its most fragile state, reminding us of our shared susceptibility to pain and hardship. Venturing beyond traditional art forms, we encounter real-life instances where vulnerability takes center stage. A Vietnamese man entering a tunnel epitomizes courage in times of uncertainty—a powerful testament to how embracing they are lead to growth and transformation. Nature too offers glimpses into vulnerable moments—whether it be a lioness tenderly caring for her cub in Kenya or witnessing the gracefulness of a great white shark swimming beneath ocean depths off Guadalupe Island. These creatures exemplify both strength and fragility coexisting harmoniously within their existence. Yet, vulnerability extends far beyond wildlife; it also encompasses human emotions and relationships. With each beat captured by falling hearts in "Falling for You, " female vulnerability becomes palpable—an ode to love's delicate dance between trust and surrender. Even endangered species like young White rhinoceros blindfolded inside reinforced steel bomas highlight society's responsibility towards protecting those who cannot protect themselves.