Panel 3 of Gustav Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze, titled The Sufferings of Weak Humanity and The Well-Armed Strongman, is a powerful representation of human vulnerability and the need for protection. The left side wall of the frieze depicts frail, sorrowful figures symbolizing the pain and suffering of humanity. The strongman, standing beside them, represents the hope of salvation and defense against the hostile forces depicted in other panels. Klimt’s use of gold leaf, delicate lines, and expressive figures creates a dramatic and emotional contrast between weakness and strength, illustrating the eternal struggle for security and peace.