Adverse Collection

The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V

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

The courageous action of Eustache de Saint-Pierre at the Siege of Calais, 1346. A scene from the 100 Years War, in which Edward III of England, having finally taken Calais

The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. Artist: Pacino di Bonaguida
The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. Artist: Geertgen tot Sint Jans
John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

The Crucifixion, St Marks Basilica, Venice, Italy

Christ on the Cross, 16th century. From Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, Portugal

Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange
Theatre, Bellange, Private Collection

The Interdict, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Interdict, 1875. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France

Roman coin. Asses. Bronze. 1st century BC. Mint of Iltirda (Lerida). Catalonia. Museum of History. Sabadell. Catalonia, Spain

Members Of The Second German North Polar Expedition In 1869, Caught In A Snowstorm. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

Bow Of Ship Crashes Into South Atlantic Ocean Causing Huge Wave Summer Headed To Antarctica

Assarius. Reverse and adverse. Ibero-roman. Bronze. Mint of
Assarius. Roman Coins. Left. Reverse. As. Ibero-roman. Bronze. Rider with palm. Adverse. As. Ibero-roman. Bronze. Head with amphora. Mint of Eusti (Caldes de Montbui). History Museum. Sabadell

Denarius. Roman silver coin. Adverse. Roman emperors. Effigies: Trajan, Domitian and Vespasian. 268 Bc-360. Provincial Museum of Lugo. Galicia. Spain

Assarius. Adverse. Ibero-roman. Bronze. Head. Mint of Iltirc
Assarius. Roman Coins. Adverse. Ibero-roman. Bronze. Head. Mint of Iltircescen (Tortosa, Catalonia). History Museum. Sabadell. Catalonia. Spain

Processional cross of Santa Eulalia. By Francesc Vilardell
Gothic art. Processional cross of Santa Eulalia. By Francesc Vilardell. 1383. Adverse. The three Marys, St John and the soldiers. Gilded silver with enamel. Treasure of the Cathedral of Barcelona

Roman coin. Dupondius. Adverse with portrait of Livia, wife
Roman coin. Dupondius. Adverse with portrait of Empress Livia, wife of Augustus. Brass. 1st century BC. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

Snow Mail Van
An ingenious mail van, fitted with skis to cope with winter snow and adverse weather conditions! Date: early 1930s

Winter Ramblers
Ramblers trudging through the winter snow and mist in the Troutbeck Valley, Cumbria, England. Date: 1950s

Snow on Oxford Street
Only the taxis are braving the adverse weather conditions on Oxford Street, central London, during heavy winter snow

Hotei, God of Children
The God of the Children, one of the most popular of Japanese deities, he personifies the contented spirit in the midst of adverse circumstances

Cross Channel Swim Race
Four swimmers - Mew, miss Kellermann of Australia, Burgess and Holbein - try to swim the Channel but adverse weather forces them one by one to abandon the race

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The adverse side of history reveals itself through various captivating artifacts and artworks. In the realm of ancient currency, a Roman coin from the 1st century BC catches our attention. This bronze Asses bears an intricate design on its adverse side, minted in Iltirda. Moving forward to the mid-19th century, we encounter a painting by Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna with an unknown title. Its adverse subject matter remains mysterious yet alluring. Continuing our exploration, we stumble upon another intriguing piece: an Ibero-Roman Assarius made of bronze at the Mint of. . The reverse and adverse sides depict fascinating imagery that transports us back in time. Shifting gears to historical events portrayed through art, we witness "The Courageous Action of Eustache de Saint-Pierre at the Siege of Calais" in 1346. This depiction captures a moment filled with adversity and bravery during wartime. Jean-Paul Laurens takes us further into history with his artwork "The Excommunication of Robert the Pious" from 1875. Here, religious conflict is showcased as Robert faces severe consequences for his actions. In contrast to these somber scenes, Pacino di Bonaguida's early 14th-century diptych presents "The Crucifixion. " Despite its dark theme, it offers solace and hope amidst adversity. Geertgen tot Sint Jans brings us closer to biblical times with "John the Baptist in the Wilderness" painted between 1490-1495. Amidst harsh surroundings, John finds strength and purpose despite facing adversities alone. Venturing into St Mark's Basilica in Venice unveils another representation of Christ's crucifixion - a powerful symbol depicting ultimate sacrifice amid immense suffering. A striking portrayal from the 16th century showcases "Christ on the Cross, " reminding viewers that even divinity faced adversity but triumphed over it all.