Pointing Collection (#8)

"Beg, Sir!" - painted by Cobbett, from the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1857. Engraving of...Mr. Cobbett's extremely charming picture, "Beg, Sir!"

Portrait of a Man, 1685. Creator: Jan Verkolje
Portrait of a Man, 1685

Family Portrait of Jan van de Poll, Banker and Burgomaster of Amsterdam with his young Son Harman, 1755

Quintin Metsys, The Blacksmith of Antwerp - the Portrait, 1857. Creator: Cheetham
Quintin Metsys, The Blacksmith of Antwerp - the Portrait, 1857. Imaginary scene where Master Van Twylt admires a portrait of his daughter Alyt painted by Quentin Matsys (1465-1530)

Aborigines of Western Australia, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Aborigines of Western Australia, 1857. As the aboriginal tribes...disappear before the march of civilisation, it may be interesting to chronicle...a few of their peculiarities

The music lesson, 1660-1690. Creator: Jacob Toorenvliet
The music lesson, 1660-1690

The players, c.1660-c.1682. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt
The players, c.1660-c.1682

The Shepherdess, 1628. Creator: Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp
The Shepherdess, 1628

The anglers, c.1744. Creator: Nicolaas Verkolje
The anglers, c.1744. Alternative title: Genre Scene with Elegant Young Couple in a Landscape

Portrait of Maerten Ruychaver (1545-1626), after 1653. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Maerten Ruychaver (1545-1626), after 1653. Copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

The Captain of God's Army Appearing to Joshua, 1660-1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
The Captain of God's Army Appearing to Joshua, 1660-1663. Other Title(s): King Amaziah and the Man of God

Fredrika Lovisa, Princess of Prussia, 1725-1730. Creator: Unknown
Fredrika Lovisa, Princess of Prussia, 1725-1730

Arcadian landscape with figures by a riverbank, 1771. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Arcadian landscape with figures by a riverbank, 1771

Allegory of Freedom, 1790. Creator: Johannes van Dregt
Allegory of Freedom, 1790

Five men in interior, c.1837-c.1903. Creator: Jan Striening
Five men in interior, c.1837-c.1903

Fair at the Botermarkt in Amsterdam, 1810, 1810. Creator: Jan Antony Langendijk
Fair at the Botermarkt in Amsterdam, 1810, 1810

King Melchior, one of the Three Magi, Pointing at the Star, fragment from An Adoration of the Magi, Creator: Anon
King Melchior, one of the Three Magi, Pointing at the Star, fragment from An Adoration of the Magi, c.1480-c.1490

Portrait of Pieter Gerardus van Overstraten, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1802-1820. Attributed to Adriaan de Lelie

The Card Players, c.1646-c.1652. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
The Card Players, c.1646-c.1652

Scene from "Pefroen with the sheep head", 1740. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Scene from "Pefroen with the sheep head", 1740. "Pefroen met het schaapshoofd", farce by Y. Vincent

William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, 1763-1776. Creator: Johann Georg Ziesenis
William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, 1763-1776. William V (1748-1806) was a prince of Orange and the last stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. He went into exile to London in 1795

Eponina asks Vespasian for mercy for Sabinus, 1726-1783. Creator: Blaise Nicolas Lesueur
Eponina asks Vespasian for mercy for Sabinus, 1726-1783. The request is refused

Apollo and Marsyas, 1757. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo and Marsyas, 1757

Farm boy pointing with right hand, 1778-1808. Creator: Aletta de Frey
Farm boy pointing with right hand, 1778-1808

The Annunciation, 1748. Creator: Agostino Masucci
The Annunciation, 1748

A collection of Turkish men, 1686-1722. Creator: Benoit Le Coffre
A collection of Turkish men, 1686-1722

Soldiers in a Guardroom, 1647. Creator: Anthonie Palamedesz
Soldiers in a Guardroom, 1647

Cadmus, Guided by Minerva, Observes the Spartoi Fighting, before 1747. Creator: Unknown
Cadmus, Guided by Minerva, Observes the Spartoi Fighting, before 1747

School Teaching, a Teacher with Four Pupils, 1656-1725. Creator: Pasquale de Rossi
School Teaching, a Teacher with Four Pupils, 1656-1725

Democritus, 1628. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
Democritus, 1628

The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911

Every one his fancy, 1670-1675. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Every one his fancy, 1670-1675

Ropers Rock, Point Lookout, Lookout Mountain, Tenn. ca 1906. Creator: Unknown
Ropers Rock, Point Lookout, Lookout Mountain, Tenn. ca 1906

Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon...1559, 1832
Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon his Departure from the Netherlands in 1559, 1832

Self Portrait, Pointing at a Portrait of the Artist's deceased Colleague Dirk Jacobsz... 1791-1795
Self Portrait, Pointing at a Portrait of the Artist's deceased Colleague Dirk Jacobsz Ploegsma (1769-91), 1791-1795

The Mousetrap, 1660. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The Mousetrap, 1660

Frederick Henry and Ernst Casimir of Nassau-Dietz at the Siege ofs Hertogenbosch, c.1629-c.1635. Other Title(s): Prince Frederik Hendrik and Count Ernst Casimir at the Siege of s-Hertogenbosch, 1629

Portrait of William IV, 1751. Creator: Jacques-Andre-Joseph Aved
Portrait of William IV, 1751. Other Title(s): Portrait of Willem IV (1711-1751), Prince of Orange-Nassau

Portrait of a Married Couple with Child, Members of the Beresteyn Family, c.1655. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Married Couple with Child, Members of the Beresteyn Family, c.1655

Group portrait of four artists, c.1680. Creator: Monogrammist G. F
Group portrait of four artists, c.1680. One of them is holding a drawing depicting the allegorical figure of Time, with cherub and hourglass

Christ Crowned with Thorns, c.1622. Creator: Gerrit van Honthorst
Christ Crowned with Thorns, c.1622

Ferry Boat, 1666. Creator: Adriaen van de Velde
Ferry Boat, 1666

The Romans nearly Overpower the Army of Julius Civilis through the Treachery of a Batavian, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "The Romans under Cerealis Defeat Claudius Civilis

Children with a mousetrap, 1660-1676. Creator: Domenicus van Tol
Children with a mousetrap, 1660-1676

Self-Portrait, 1640-1678. Creator: Pieter Jansz van Asch
Self-Portrait, 1640-1678

The Fire at the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Millbank, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Fire at the Vauxhall Railway Station, seen from Millbank, 1856. The moment the plugs of the Lambeth, Vauxhall, and Southwark Companies mains were drawn

The Drawing Lesson, c.1790-c.1809. Creator: Abraham van Strij
The Drawing Lesson, c.1790-c.1809

Girl at the Mirror, 1632. Creator: Paulus Moreelse
Girl at the Mirror, 1632. Other Title(s): Girl at the Mirror

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"Pointing: A Powerful Gesture of Expression" Throughout history, it has served as a potent tool to convey messages and evoke emotions. From political campaigns to wartime propaganda, this simple gesture has left an indelible mark on society. In 1960, an anti-Nixon poster emerged, questioning the trustworthiness of Republican presidential candidate Richard Nixon. With the caption "Would YOU buy a used car from this man?", it pointed directly at the public's skepticism towards his character. Another iconic image that employed pointing was the Kitchener Poster - "Your Country Needs You. " This powerful recruitment poster during World War I urged men to join the army and defend their nation. Lord Kitchener's stern finger commanded attention and instilled a sense of duty in countless individuals. The Compass Drill on Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent showcased how they are be utilized for practical purposes. Instructors guided young sailors with precise gestures, teaching them navigation skills essential for maritime exploration. Even historical figures like Sir William Wallace have been immortalized through statues depicting their commanding presence. Their outstretched arms seem to point towards bravery and resilience, inspiring generations to stand up for what they believe in. Across continents, North Korea's painting of Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung showcases how they are be used as a symbol of reverence and authority. The leaders' fingers guide their people towards unity and loyalty under their regime. Artistic expressions also utilize pointing effectively. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Et in Arcadia Ego" portrays shepherds gathered around a tombstone with one figure subtly gesturing towards mortality—a reminder that even paradise is not exempt from death's touch. From Italy's Vatican City to Liverpool's Albert Dock, statues continue to capture moments frozen in time through extended hands or index fingers directing our gaze or commemorating legends like singer-songwriter Billy Fury by Tom Murphy’s sculpture near Albert Dock—a tribute to his lasting impact on music.