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Gesticulating Collection

"Gesticulating: A Language of Expression Through Time and Art" In the bustling Trafalgar Square, Keir Hardie's passionate voice resonates as he addresses suffragettes

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square

Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square
Keir Hardie (1856-1915), founder of the Labour party, addressing suffragettes at a free speech meeting in 1908 - Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy (1834-1913)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Saint Luke healing the hydropic child, 17th century (painting)

Saint Luke healing the hydropic child, 17th century (painting)
7129357 Saint Luke healing the hydropic child, 17th century (painting) by Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Galileo & Cosmo De Medic

Galileo & Cosmo De Medic
Galileo shows the satellites of Jupiter to Cosimo de Medici

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Letters I, J and K: iris, joujou, kakatoes, c.1920 (print)

Letters I, J and K: iris, joujou, kakatoes, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205961 Letters I, J and K: iris, joujou, kakatoes, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Madonna And Child Blessing

Madonna And Child Blessing
7272502 Madonna And Child Blessing; (add.info.: Madonna with Child Blessing and Globus cruciger. Detail of half-length; polychrome wooden statue (no date). Ponzone (AL), 2001); Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the world), c.1570 (oil on canvas)

Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the world), c.1570 (oil on canvas)
FIA5334901 Salvator Mundi (Saviour of the world), c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 96x80 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageGesticulating Collection: 'Silence is the life of love', 1678 (engraving)

"Silence is the life of love", 1678 (engraving)
7422873 "Silence is the life of love", 1678 (engraving); (add.info.: Religion. Morality. "Silence is the life of love." Angel laud silence)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Letter X and Y: yacht, c.1920 (print)

Letter X and Y: yacht, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206063 Letter X and Y: yacht, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220344 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: L letters: rabbit, c.1920 (print)

L letters: rabbit, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205978 L letters: rabbit, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Letters J and K: joujou and kakatoes, c.1920 (print)

Letters J and K: joujou and kakatoes, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205967 Letters J and K: joujou and kakatoes, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print)

Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205958 Letter H: lobster, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Samuel Johnson, 1770. Creator: James Watson

Samuel Johnson, 1770. Creator: James Watson
Samuel Johnson, 1770

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Nude Soldiers Gesticulating with Their Weapons (recto); Two Drapery Studies for the... 1796/97

Nude Soldiers Gesticulating with Their Weapons (recto); Two Drapery Studies for the... 1796/97
Nude Soldiers Gesticulating with Their Weapons (recto); Two Drapery Studies for the Figure of Tatius (verso), 1796/97

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Sancho Panza drinks with other drinkers, 1869 (engraving)

Sancho Panza drinks with other drinkers, 1869 (engraving)
8677951 Sancho Panza drinks with other drinkers, 1869 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sancho Panza (Panca) drinks wine with 6 other drinkers

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Marie Isabelle De Bourbon, 1749 (Oil on Canvas)

Marie Isabelle De Bourbon, 1749 (Oil on Canvas)
7422973 Marie Isabelle De Bourbon, 1749 (Oil on Canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Soldier with Mantel (pen & ink on paper)

Soldier with Mantel (pen & ink on paper)
3598788 Soldier with Mantel (pen & ink on paper) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); (add.info.: by Titian Uffizi, G.D.S., Firenze, Toscana)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Hysteria, mental and nervous disorder, arising from intense anxiety. 1887 (engraving)

Hysteria, mental and nervous disorder, arising from intense anxiety. 1887 (engraving)
7147176 Hysteria, mental and nervous disorder, arising from intense anxiety. 1887 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hysteria, mental and nervous disorder)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Headaches, melancolia and hysteria, anxiety. 1887 (engraving)

Headaches, melancolia and hysteria, anxiety. 1887 (engraving)
7147179 Headaches, melancolia and hysteria, anxiety. 1887 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headaches, melancolia and hysteria)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Bordering hysteria. 1887 (engraving)

Bordering hysteria. 1887 (engraving)
7147178 Bordering hysteria. 1887 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bordering hysteria)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Hysteria, an extremely mental phenomenom, psychoses and psychoneurosis.1887 (engraving)

Hysteria, an extremely mental phenomenom, psychoses and psychoneurosis.1887 (engraving)
7147177 Hysteria, an extremely mental phenomenom, psychoses and psychoneurosis.1887 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hysteria)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: The Cathedral (plaster)

The Cathedral (plaster)
PWI83664 The Cathedral (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)); © Peter Willi

Background imageGesticulating Collection: The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

Background imageGesticulating Collection: 3671977

3671977

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching)

Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching)
7393386 Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching) by Schmidt, Georg (1712-1775) & Le Sueur, Blaise Nicolas (1714-1783); 13, 8 x 11, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1638 (Etching)

Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1638 (Etching)
7393385 Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1638 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 13, 8 x 11, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageGesticulating Collection: The Tribut, also called Le Denier de Cesar, 1635 (Etching)

The Tribut, also called Le Denier de Cesar, 1635 (Etching)
7393367 The Tribut, also called Le Denier de Cesar, 1635 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 7, 3 x 10, 3 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Abraham caressing Isaac, 1637 (Etching)

Abraham caressing Isaac, 1637 (Etching)
7393359 Abraham caressing Isaac, 1637 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 11, 8 x 10, 1 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Madonna and Child enthroned with angels, 1285, (tempera on wood)

Madonna and Child enthroned with angels, 1285, (tempera on wood)
7146357 Madonna and Child enthroned with angels, 1285, (tempera on wood) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Portrait of Pietro Secco Suardo, 1563 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Pietro Secco Suardo, 1563 (oil on canvas)
7146887 Portrait of Pietro Secco Suardo, 1563 (oil on canvas) by Moroni, Giovanni Battista (c.1525-79); 183x104 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageGesticulating Collection: The bronze age, 1870 (bronze)

The bronze age, 1870 (bronze)
7146677 The bronze age, 1870 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: The bronze age (l'age d'airain)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Portrait of a master builder (Crates), 1650, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a master builder (Crates), 1650, (oil on canvas)
7129439 Portrait of a master builder (Crates), 1650, (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Saint Joseph, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Saint Joseph, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129553 Saint Joseph, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Joseph, Guido Reni, cm 63 x 53)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Aphrodite of Doidalsas, 1st century AD (marble)

Aphrodite of Doidalsas, 1st century AD (marble)
7146875 Aphrodite of Doidalsas, 1st century AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Aphrodite of Doidalsas, 1st century AD, italic marble)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: St John the Baptist, 1517-18, (oil on canvas)

St John the Baptist, 1517-18, (oil on canvas)
7146466 St John the Baptist, 1517-18, (oil on canvas) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (& studio); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: St John the Baptist)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Madonna and Child with Saints John, Elizabeth and Catherine of Siena 1540-50 (oil on panel)

Madonna and Child with Saints John, Elizabeth and Catherine of Siena 1540-50 (oil on panel)
7294318 Madonna and Child with Saints John, Elizabeth and Catherine of Siena 1540-50 (oil on panel) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1484-1551); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma

Background imageGesticulating Collection: The baby Jesus giving a blessing, 1486 (sculpure)

The baby Jesus giving a blessing, 1486 (sculpure)
7294084 The baby Jesus giving a blessing, 1486 (sculpure) by Ferrucci, Francesco di Simone da Fiesole (1437-93); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato

Background imageGesticulating Collection: David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble)

David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble)
7146269 David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: David-Apollo, 1530-1532, Michelangelo Buonarroti)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Violets, 1913, (oil on canvas)

Violets, 1913, (oil on canvas)
7129223 Violets, 1913, (oil on canvas) by Lionne, Enrico della (1865-1921); Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Violets, 1913)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Virgin and Child, second half of 15th century, (tempera on wood)

Virgin and Child, second half of 15th century, (tempera on wood)
7130032 Virgin and Child, second half of 15th century, (tempera on wood) by Bicci, Neri di (1419-91); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Virgin and Child)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Buddha Shakyamuni, 1475-1525, detail, (gilded copper with coloured glass)

Buddha Shakyamuni, 1475-1525, detail, (gilded copper with coloured glass)
7146863 Buddha Shakyamuni, 1475-1525, detail, (gilded copper with coloured glass) by Thai School, (15th-16th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Buddha Shakyamuni, 1475-1525)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble)

David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble)
7146271 David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: David-Apollo, 1530-1532, Michelangelo Buonarroti)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble)

David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble)
7146268 David-Apollo, 1530-1532 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: David-Apollo, 1530-1532, Michelangelo Buonarroti)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Repentant Magdalene and eight stories of her life, 1280-85, (panel)

Repentant Magdalene and eight stories of her life, 1280-85, (panel)
7129061 Repentant Magdalene and eight stories of her life, 1280-85, (panel) by Magdalene Master (13th century); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture)

Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129818 Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Discobolus Lancellotti)

Background imageGesticulating Collection: Fragmentary statue of a Discobolus of the Lancellotti type (sculpture)

Fragmentary statue of a Discobolus of the Lancellotti type (sculpture)
7129808 Fragmentary statue of a Discobolus of the Lancellotti type (sculpture) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome



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"Gesticulating: A Language of Expression Through Time and Art" In the bustling Trafalgar Square, Keir Hardie's passionate voice resonates as he addresses suffragettes, his hands moving emphatically in the air, gesticulating for their rights. Centuries ago, Saint Luke's healing touch mesmerizes onlookers as he gestures towards a hydropic child in a captivating 17th-century painting. His movements speak volumes about hope and faith. Galileo and Cosmo De Medic engage in an animated discussion under the starry night sky. Their hands dance through the air, gesticulating to emphasize their groundbreaking scientific theories that would shape our understanding of the universe. A young man clad in a white shirt and blue jeans exudes energy as he moves with purpose. His dynamic gestures convey enthusiasm and determination, capturing the essence of youth in motion. Amidst the chaos of battle during The Zulu War at Rorke's Drift, soldiers find solace behind entrenched positions. Their urgent hand signals communicate orders swiftly amidst gunfire - silent but powerful gesticulations that save lives. An old man from another era gracefully tips his hat to passersby; his weathered hand delicately touches its brim. This etching from 1639 immortalizes a simple gesture that speaks volumes about respect and courtesy across time. In yet another etching from 1638, an elderly gentleman repeats this timeless act of raising his hand to his hat—a gesture transcending centuries—symbolizing honor and reverence for tradition. "The Tribut, " also known as "Le Denier de Cesar, " captures an intriguing scene where figures exchange money while gesturing animatedly. These etchings from 1635 depict intense negotiations unfolding through intricate hand movements—an ancient language conveying power dynamics between individuals. Abraham tenderly caresses Isaac's cheek in an emotional depiction captured through delicate etchings dating back to 1637.