Those are called Hand Mudras. Jesus usually uses the pan mudra. Check Christian Iconography and symbolism in Christian art. The hand positions are basically the same in most religions.
I found this: http://www.joyofsects.com/art.shtml Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 18:26:53 -0700 > Subject: [h-cost] The meaning of hand position in art - OT? > > > Well, I guess this could be considered OT - or mannerisms are a part of > fashion - > > I know someone here knows this...where or how do I find information on the > hand positions in artwork??? These are a few links below for examples...the > one I was really thinking of was where the hand is held up and the forefinger > touches the thumb....of course I can't find a picture of it right now. It > seems to me that I remember it as a typical gesture in the paintings of > Christ and/or the Madonna. > > http://www.viewbuildings.com/simages/isleham-full.jpg > > http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Jan_van_Eyck_001.jpg > > Thanks in advance! > > Sg > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has a new way to see what's up with your friends. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/WhatsNew?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_WhatsNew1_052009 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
