3.5.14

Hand-kissing

The hand-kiss, especially to the ladies, but also to kings, popes, and family members was considered a sign of great respect or consideration.

O beija-mão, principalmente a senhoras, mas também a reis e Papas e familiares era considerado sinal de muito respeito ou consideração.

Edward Matthew Ward (1816-1879)-‘La Fleur’s departure from Montreal’

Camille Joseph Étienne Roqueplan (1802-1855)-‘the stolen kiss’

Vicente Garcia de Paredes (1845-1903)-‘the presentation of the young Mozart to Mme de Pompadour at Versailles I 1763’

Vicente Garcia de Paredes (1845-1903)-‘the arrival’

Pietro Longhi (1702-1785)-‘a nobleman kissing a lady’s hand’-1746

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