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A gesture that signifies approval or holiness, often seen with a hand raised and palm facing forward. Examples include depictions of Jesus Christ and Christian saints.

Usually represents direction, attention to a detail, or emphasis on a particular aspect or figure in the painting. Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' features Christ pointing upwards.

A gesture resembling a fig, made with the thumb thrust between the first and second fingers, representing fertility and good luck, often seen in amulets and folk art.

A gesture made by raising the index and middle fingers separated to form a 'V', which can signify victory or peace, popularized in modern times by figures like Winston Churchill.

A gesture where the hand is raised with palm facing outwards; traditionally signifies taking an oath or swearing truth. Often used in depictions of court and legal matters.

A gesture where the thumb and first two fingers are extended while the last two fingers are bent down, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. Commonly used during blessings by priests.

A symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and Buddhism. Different mudras have different meanings, often depicted in statues or art of deities. The 'Dharmachakra Mudra' represents the wheel of dharma in Buddhist art.

Finger in front of the mouth signaling silence or secrecy. This gesture can be seen in various narrative scenes requiring quiet or in depictions of a conspiratorial act.

An ancient gesture dating back to Rome, fingers are splayed and pointed, often used as a sign of protection against the evil eye. It is found in apotropaic art and amulets.

A hand gesture with the index and little fingers extended, thumb folded over the middle and ring fingers, often used to ward off evil or in heavy metal culture to signify rock and roll.

Signifies divine intervention or the act of creation. Michelangelo’s 'The Creation of Adam' on the Sistine Chapel ceiling is a famous example.

Represents solidarity, strength, or resistance. It is often associated with political movements and is emblematic in the art of the Civil Rights Movement.

A symbolic gesture of fairness and the authority to judge, usually represented by a flat, open hand. Commonly featured in art depicting law and governance.

Hands covering the face or wiping tears, representing sorrow or despair. This gesture is seen in artworks encapsulating human emotion, such as Picasso’s 'Guernica'.

Fingers touching at the tips while palms are separated, often symbolizing confidence or contemplation. Found in portraits of intellectual and scholarly figures.

Latin for 'Peace be with you', often depicted with an open hand facing the viewer, fingers together. It conveys a sense of peace and blessing, commonly associated with the Pope or Christ.

Hands pressed together in front of the chest symbolizing piety and devotion. Albrecht Dürer’s drawing of 'Praying Hands' is an iconic example.

A Roman gesture used by emperors and military leaders to address troops, with the hand raised and open, fingers slightly together. It symbolizes authority and command.

A hand gesture expressing dismissal or disdain, often with the back of the hand facing outward. Caravaggio's 'The Calling of St Matthew' contains gestures that some interpret as dismissive.