Cross tatoos

April 4, 2008

Cross tatoos are as popular today as they were 100,s of years ago. With the popular depiction of the lord ‘Jesus’ nailed to a cross, people have always held a belief that this very symbol of the cross tatooed upon the body will be a talisman against the scourge of evil that exists in the world today.Cross tattoos come in many different shapes and sizes and can vary from the most extreme of religious tattoos to the more stylish of tattoo artwork.
Popular cross artwork can be found across many different body parts and in some instances there are people who have them tattooed across most of their body.


Cross tattoo designs vary and there are many different interpretations of this symbolic gesture when it comes to the application of a cross tattoo on the individuals body. There are Celtic crosses and Tribal crosses or Malteses crosses and Iron crosses. When it comes to tatoo designs, the cross is used in varying design depictions.

This cross tattoo is a picture of a rustic cross imprinted on the upper arm. Not to everyones taste but a striking picture to say the least.
Tattoo of crosses are to an individuals taste and for one person the particular cross design maybe unpopular yet to the other person the tatoo design maybe ideal for what they are looking for.
The ‘Southern cross‘ apart from being a beautiful cluster of stars and better known as crux, is another popular tattoo design that has adorned the bodies of thousands of people throughout the ages.

Pictured here is a ‘Southern star’ tattoo or better known as ‘Crux’. The Crux can be viewed from the Southern hemisphere and for this fact it is why the flag of Australia adorns the Crux in its design.Tattoos with a cross are often done in memory of a loved one or a friend and there are popular pictures or symbols within the tatoo design that will be personal to the individual who has commissioned the cross tattoo. Popular designs are Angels, swords, wings, swords, prying hands and even skulls.

Cross tattoos – Choosing the right cross tattoo design for you!!

We make no apology for making reference to the important point of taking time to choose the right cross tattoo that is compatible to your skin type, color and personal taste.
You have to understand that a finished tattoo is for life and getting the tattoo design right will save you a lot of trouble and heartache in the future.
The immense choice of tattoos grows every day as tattoo designers and tattoo artists are continually expressing themselves through the art of tattooing. This is great news for the individual who is seraching fo a tattoo as somewhere there will be the ultimate design that is right for you.
To help you with your choice we have compiled a list of the various cross tattoos that are featured in many tattoo parlors in almost every city across the world.

  • Aztec cross – Originated from Mexican origin the Aztec cross derives its themes from ancient civilizations such as Mayan, Inca and Aztec art work. This distinctive tatoo design is instantly recognizable as it has bold geometric patterns that blend themselves very well with tattoo artwork.

Some great Aztec artwork including Aztec cross, Aztec idol, Aztec woman, Aztec tattoo gun, Mexican church, Aztec priestess and Aztec warrior.

  • The crucifix cross tattoo- Latin in origin the crucifix cross is perhaps the most famous of all examples of crosses to exist in the modern world. The crucifix depicts the scene of Jesus nailed to the cross and is generally depicted in a wood format.
  • The Latin Cross tattoo- This cross holds its place in terms of its infamous stature and represent the crucifixion of Christ. When this cross is shown with the image of Christ then it represents the crucifix. When folded,the shape of the Latin cross creates a cube, which is an acient symbol of earthly authority.
  • The Maltese Cross tattoo- The Maltese cross designs has roots dating back to the time of the crusades. It was worn by the order of the Hospitallers, who later moved their headquarters to Malta.

For more great cross tattoo designs and for many more tattoo designs why not take a look at the following sites?

Chopper Tattoo
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