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Pointing Finger Collection

"Pointing Finger: A Gesture of Authority, Expression, and Direction" The act of pointing one's finger has long been a powerful symbol in various contexts

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Prince Performing During a Press Conference

Prince Performing During a Press Conference
Recording star Prince performs during a press conference 01 February 2007 at the Super Bowl media center on Miami Beach, Florida

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Tobias and the Angel, 1750s (oil on canvas)

Tobias and the Angel, 1750s (oil on canvas)
XOS5873154 Tobias and the Angel, 1750s (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 70.5x90.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel)

Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel)
5859336 Girl Standing before a Mirror, 1668 (oil on panel) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Caspar Netscher)

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Sketch for 'The Four Prophets of Israel' (for Il Gesu, Rome), c.1675-77 (oil on canvas)

Sketch for "The Four Prophets of Israel" (for Il Gesu, Rome), c.1675-77 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877834 Sketch for "The Four Prophets of Israel" (for Il Gesu, Rome), c.1675-77 (oil on canvas) by Gaulli, Giovanni Battista (Baciccio) (1639-1709); 81.3x68 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Portrait of a Youth as Saint Sebastian, late 1480s (oil on wood, transferred to pressed wood)

Portrait of a Youth as Saint Sebastian, late 1480s (oil on wood, transferred to pressed wood)
XOS5880825 Portrait of a Youth as Saint Sebastian, late 1480s (oil on wood, transferred to pressed wood) by D'Oggiono, Marco (1470-1549); 47.5x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart

De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart
5615726 De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Living Beings) by William Harvey (1578-1657)

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: A Witch, upon a Mounts Edge, or Fuzelli, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791

A Witch, upon a Mounts Edge, or Fuzelli, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791
NCO193145 A Witch, upon a Mounts Edge, or Fuzelli, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart

De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart
5615725 De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Living Beings) by William Harvey (1578-1657)

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Dali Press Conference

Dali Press Conference
Picture taken in the 50s of Spanish painter Salvador Dali, one of the most popular painters of the 20th century, holding a press conference at La Sorbonne university

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Illustration, mature mans left hand, index finger pointing, other fingers bent inward

Illustration, mature mans left hand, index finger pointing, other fingers bent inward, palm showing deep lifelines

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Tony Blair MP leader of the Labour Party speaking at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom on a visit

Tony Blair MP leader of the Labour Party speaking at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom on a visit to Scotland

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Oly-2014-Ihockey-Usa-Cze-Men

Oly-2014-Ihockey-Usa-Cze-Men
An Us supporter cheers before the Mens Ice Hockey Quarterfinals match between the USA and the Czech Republic at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 19, 2014

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Child with a drawing (oil on canvas)

Child with a drawing (oil on canvas)
BAL5318 Child with a drawing (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); Alexander Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) (oil on canvas)
XIR158635 Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824) (attr.to); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Annunciation (oil on canvas)

Annunciation (oil on canvas)
XJL180972 Annunciation (oil on canvas) by Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-77) (attr. to); Musee Rolin, Autun, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: An Unsatisfied Client, from the series Les Gens de Justice, c

An Unsatisfied Client, from the series Les Gens de Justice, c
XJL181921 An Unsatisfied Client, from the series Les Gens de Justice, c.1846 (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: Death of Ananias, after a painting by Raphael (1483-1520) 1740 (bodycolour over graphite

Death of Ananias, after a painting by Raphael (1483-1520) 1740 (bodycolour over graphite
XYC150261 Death of Ananias, after a painting by Raphael (1483-1520) 1740 (bodycolour over graphite on parchment) by Goupy, Joseph (c.1680-1768); 30.2x45.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imagePointing Finger Collection: A man gestures on a beach in Dar es Salaam on April 26, 2014, as Tanzania celebrates

A man gestures on a beach in Dar es Salaam on April 26, 2014, as Tanzania celebrates today the 50th anniversary of the Union Day, which celebrates the union of Zanzibar and Tanganyika



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"Pointing Finger: A Gesture of Authority, Expression, and Direction" The act of pointing one's finger has long been a powerful symbol in various contexts. From Prince performing during a press conference to the publication of De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart), this simple gesture carries profound implications. In historical illustrations like "A Witch, upon a Mounts Edge, " we see the index finger pointed with other fingers bent inward, revealing deep lifelines on the palm. This depiction hints at mysticism and hidden knowledge associated with pointing. Even in sports events like Celtic versus Inter Milan European Cup Semi Final football match or Oly-2014-Ihockey-Usa-Cze-Men game, coaches and leaders use their fingers to direct players towards victory. Jock Stein's talks on the field exemplify how this gesture can convey instructions and strategies without words. Royalty also employs pointing as an expression of authority. Whether it is Prince Edward of Kent or Prince Charles during their visits to North East regions, their pointed fingers signify attention and guidance towards important matters. Political figures such as Tony Blair MP have utilized this gesture while addressing crowds at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom. The pointed finger becomes a tool for emphasizing key points or directing focus onto critical issues that need urgent action.