R/5/731 – drawing of two fingers (benediction); and notes

Collection Number:
R/5/731
Object name:
drawing of two fingers (benediction); and notes
Object type:
Drawing
Languages:
Dutch,English
People referenced:
R.A. van Gaalen / W.F. Zwiers Zutphen April 1938

Two fingers, the second and middle one. A cross, sign of Venus, two crescents on the palm; 3 dots on the middle finger. ‘No. AH-01-98, Notities [notes] (R.A. van Gaalen), pag. 249, F2: “The symbol is found again in the Mudras of Chinese tradition, in India and even in the benediction gesture of Christ, now practiced by Catholic Priests”, &c. Zutphen, April 1938, W.F. Zwiers, “Tooveramulet, gelukbrengend” [magical amulet, good fortune-bringing]. H.’