Vulnerability Collection

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

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

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

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

Vietnamese man entering tunnel, Chu Chi tunnels, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Illustration of baby lying on front in incubator
Assistance, Baby, Beginnings, Biomedical Illustration, Care, Caucasian Appearance, Close-Up, Electrode, Feeding, Fragility, Healthcare and Medicine, Heat, High Angle View, Human Nose, Incubator

Illustration of baby on scales
Baby, Beginnings, Biomedical Illustration, Care, Caucasian Appearance, Close-Up, Fragility, Full Length, Growth, Healthcare and Medicine, High Angle View, Lying, Naked, New Life, One Person

Illustration of baby wearing eye mask and nappy lying on back inside incubator
Assistance, Baby, Beginnings, Biomedical Illustration, Care, Caucasian Appearance, Close-Up, Electrode, Eye Mask, Fragility, Healthcare and Medicine, Incubator, Intensive Care Unit, Lying On Back

Illustration of hand holding stethoscope on chest of baby
Baby, Beginnings, Biomedical Illustration, Care, Caucasian Appearance, Chest, Close-Up, Fragility, Full Length, Healthcare and Medicine, High Angle View, Holding, Human Hand, Lying, Mid Section

The International Exhibition: "The Wounded Achilles", a plaster statue, by Carl Cauer, 1862. The action of Achilles endeavouring to extract the arrow from his heel

Young White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in a reinforced steel boma, blindfolded and partially drugged after a long journey from South Africa, before being released into the wild in Botswana

Portrait of brown and white coated Holland lop-eared domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus), Lorraine, France, July

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) chicks in the nest, seen from overhead, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA June

Black-crowned Central American squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii) Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. IUCN Red List Vulnerable species

The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. Artist: Guido Cagnacci
The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France

Indigo
Muhammad Fadhlullah

Mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background, Studio Shot
Portrait of a mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background; Studio Shot

Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). Butterflies often land on caimans head to drink the salt from its eyes. Pantanal, Brazil

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

European hare (Lepus europaeus), two leverets crouched in soil. Navarra, Spain. August

The Blind Girl, 1856. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Blind Girl, 1856. Two beggar girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina rest by a wayside stream after rain. A double rainbow in background. Forget-me-nots bloom at bottom left

Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart Buffalo
Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Also known as Custers last stand

Writing utensil box, Japanese, early 19th century. From the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

The Good Samaritan Window, Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th century. God warning Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge

Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso, 1737. Artist: Pierre Charles Tremolieres
Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso, 1737. From the Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France

Falling for You
Hanna Lee Tidd

female vulnerability
Michael Allmaier

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming under the ocean surface in open water, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Two Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchlings moving across beach towards sea after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Sea

Portrait of a Boy seated full length in a Chair, (oil on canvas)
658273 Portrait of a Boy seated full length in a Chair, (oil on canvas) by Emmett, Lydia Field (1866-1952); 157.5x106.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Earl Harold is led by Count Guy to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183113 Earl Harold is led by Count Guy to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchling, swimming vigorously across a rainwater pool toward the sea just after leaving nest, Grande Riviere, Trinidad Island, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean

Female Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) covering chicks, aged one day, with her wings in an artificial nest, Italy

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Frightened Oryx (Oryx beisa beisa) pair running, Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) mother relaxing with cubs, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Date: 12/08/2006

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1776. Creator: Giovanni David
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1776. King Priams daughter Polyxena is sacrificed for her betrayal of Achilles after her brothers shot a poisoned arrow in his heel

Lying Down; Liegende, 1918 (black crayon on paper)
1768303 Lying Down; Liegende, 1918 (black crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 43.8x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lying Down; Liegende. Egon Schiele (1890-1918)

Spirit of Night, (oil on board)
822680 Spirit of Night, (oil on board) by Hale, Philip Leslie (1865-1931); 101.6x216.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spirit of Night. Philip Leslie Hale (1865-1931). Oil on board

Illustration for The Babes in the Wood (colour litho)
6023244 Illustration for The Babes in the Wood (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Refugees from Pompeii, AD 79, 1873 (oil on canvas)
659852 Refugees from Pompeii, AD 79, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77); 123x186.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Refugees from Pompeii, AD 79)

Illustration for The Babes in the Wood (colour litho)
6023242 Illustration for The Babes in the Wood (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Babes in the Wood (colour litho)
6023251 Illustration for The Babes in the Wood (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Deer, 1912 (gouache, w / c & pencil on paper)
1196265 Deer, 1912 (gouache, w/c & pencil on paper) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); 45.7x39.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Seated Child, 1916 (pencil on paper)
1196045 Seated Child, 1916 (pencil on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.6x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

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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.