One of the most common human gestures, the pointing finger, appears frequently in Old Master paintings as a guiding cue. However, its influence on viewers' gaze has never been systematically ...

In this painting, the figure seated on the right points at the card-player while laughing, a gesture that underscores his mockery of the young man’s naïveté. The more experienced player, together with ...

In “A Finger Pointing to the Moon,” artist Gabriel Rico reflects on the relationship between humans and our environment. Photographer: Guillaume Ziccarelli. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin As ...