Weak Collection

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire

Medieval urine wheel. Labelled in Latin, this 15th century diagram shows some of the possible colours of urine (outer edge of circle) to help doctors diagnose urine-related diseases

Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire
Heroic fireman rescuing a girl from a fire. Date: 19th century

Dance of Death / Holbein
Old or young, rich or poor, powerful or weak - whoever you are, Death insists that you join in his Dance !

Advertisement for Bovril - nurses must use Bovril in place of beef tea as it is infinitely more nourishing. Date: late 19th century

Winter sunrise over isolated cottage with Barn Owl
The weak yellow light of the winter sun rising over a desolate snowy scene surrounding a solitary farmhouse. A landing barn owl has been added to the border framing the scene

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Parable of the Talents. Artist: Doetechum, Lucas, van (c. 1530-c. 1584)
The Parable of the Talents. From a private collection

Advert in Harness Eye Battery 1886
Harness Eye Battery promises to cure weak eyes and restore failing sight. Date: 1886

Returning from Brookss, 1784 (colour etching)
XCF290978 Returning from Brooks s, 1784 (colour etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Prince of Wales)

Nicholas II with his staff
Tsar Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, shown with his staff on the Eastern front. Nicholas dismissed Grand Duke Nicholas in 1915

Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype)
527827 Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype); (add.info.: In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone)

An elderly man discovering a sick mother and her daughter hiding
5307949 An elderly man discovering a sick mother and her daughter hiding.; (add.info.: Engraving an elderly man discovering a sick mother and her daughter hiding in his cellar. Dated 19th century)

Unification of Italy: Garibaldi asking Victor Emmanuel II if he will carry on the 'game' for Italy
530370 Unification of Italy: Garibaldi asking Victor Emmanuel II if he will carry on the 'game' for Italy, 1860 (engraving); (add.info)

Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882
530639 Dr Roussell of Geneva giving woman direct blood transfusion from a volunteer, 7 February 1882. After the birth of premature twins in December 1881

Three Maries, 1824. Creator: William Say
Three Maries, 1824

Deposition, 1775. Creator: Valentine Green
Deposition, 1775

The Anemic Lady, 1660-1678. Creator: Samuel van Hoogstraten
The Anemic Lady, 1660-1678

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

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 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

Moses with the Ten Commandments, c. 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of Musee de Picardie, Amiens

The dying nun (conte crayon on paper)
NGW385989 The dying nun (conte crayon on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 31.3x23.9 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: A Nun on her deathbed';); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Dying Nun (mixed media on paper)
NGW385966 The Dying Nun (mixed media on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 31.6x24.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Comic Postcard - feeble Vicar not tempted by a pretty girl
Comic Postcard - ( My Word !) Get Thee behind me Temptress - a feeble and effete Vicar not tempted by a pretty girl, although one wonders if she is quite his type anyway... 1910

The Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, mid 19th century. Creator: WH Egleton
The Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, mid 19th century. Biblical scene, from Judges 16: 21: But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. Private Collection

Jesus On The Cross With Two Others

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1841. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, at Farewell Benefit
Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, performing a final song at his Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre, London, sitting on a chair as he was too weak to stand Date: 1828

Edward I Dies Events Britain 1307 Weak Ride Borne
edward, i, dies, events, britain, 1307, weak, ride, borne, litter, northward, march, roadside, last, moments, gladdened, sight, blazing, scottish, town, troops, death, king, british, royalty

No Hay Quien Los Socorra (There is no one to help them), 1863 (etching, aquatint, burnishing & burin)
3745581 No Hay Quien Los Socorra (There is no one to help them), 1863 (etching, aquatint, burnishing & burin) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 25x34 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Victor (w/c & lead white heightening on paper)
5913364 The Victor (w/c & lead white heightening on paper) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 164.2x87.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Sisterly Help (pencil on paper)
5913363 Sisterly Help (pencil on paper) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: sketch of a young girl holding a lamb in her arms)

weakness is not your weakness
Marchevca Bogdan

The Besieged of Rouen (engraving)
XEE1127954 The Besieged of Rouen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the time of the Siege of Rouen (July 1418 - January 1419)

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Head of valley Obersulzbachtal in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. Retreating glacier front of glacier Venedigerkees (Obersulzbachkees) with glacial stream and mouth

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Glacier Obersulzbachkees-Venedigerkees. Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is a protected high altitude environment with characteristic landforms, wildlife, and vegetation

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Glacier Obersulzbachkees-Venedigerkees. Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is a protected high altitude environment with characteristic landforms, wildlife, and vegetation

Diplodocus (colour litho)
5995626 Diplodocus (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diplodocus. 80 feet long; very weak laterally, with a brain no bigger than a hens egg)

There was a young Woman of Lancing (engraving)
3622934 There was a young Woman of Lancing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Woman of Lancing)

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In the face of adversity, strength emerges from unexpected places. A heroic fireman fearlessly rushes into a blazing inferno to rescue a young girl, showcasing the indomitable spirit that lies within us all. As we delve into history, we encounter peculiar objects like the medieval urine wheel - a stark reminder of how even the most feeble substances can be transformed into something useful and valuable. Just as this contraption turns weakness into strength, so too can we harness our own vulnerabilities to rise above challenges. The Dance of Death by Holbein depicts an eerie yet captivating scene where death dances with people from all walks of life. In this macabre spectacle, weakness is confronted head-on and mortality becomes an equalizer for everyone. An advertisement for Bovril reminds us that even in our weakest moments, there are remedies available to restore vitality and vigor. This savory elixir promises to replenish energy levels and rejuvenate weary souls. A winter sunrise paints a breathtaking backdrop behind an isolated cottage where a barn owl gracefully takes flight. The frailty of nature's creatures juxtaposed against their resilience serves as a powerful reminder that vulnerability does not equate to weakness but rather reveals hidden strengths waiting to be discovered. Rembrandt van Rhijn's painting "The Parable of the Rich Fool" portrays how material wealth can blind one's judgment and expose their moral fragility. It teaches us that true strength lies not in accumulating riches but in cultivating wisdom and compassion towards others. Similarly, "The Parable of the Talents" by Lucas van Doetechum highlights the importance of utilizing our unique abilities instead of succumbing to fear or complacency. Each talent represents untapped potential waiting to be unleashed upon the world. An advert from Harness Eye Battery 1886 showcases technological advancements designed specifically for those with visual impairments - turning what may seem like physical weaknesses into opportunities for independence and empowerment.