Which gesture found in portraiture in 18th and 19th centuries indicated leadership in a calm and firm manner?

I was told he had arthritis that's why he used to keep his hand in there

I heard he had a stomach ulcer

actually it can equally if not more accurately be tied to free masonry which is a disguised satanic cult...as the hidden hand gesture.

I hate wearing waist coats.

This dates back to Greco-Roman tomes, when orators would place one hand in their toga when speaking to avoid excessive hand gestures making their argument less over the top.

JesusLovesYou & Sunshine, Oy Vey!

River, he was cold !!!!