A cross tattoo, perhaps more than any other image in Western culture, gives its wearer the opportunity to make a religious statement. There are many styles, forms, and designs of cross tattoos and each one has its own unique historical background. In a cross tattoo these histories are displayed in the intricate details that describe the culture and the faith backgrounds from which they were born.

One of the standards for the basic design of a cross tattoo is found in the Celtic cross. This cross tattoo originated with the emblem of the Celtic cross and is typically more symmetrical than its Latin counterpart. Four equal arms encompassed by a circle give a feeling of unity and wholeness. As far as symbols go, this one carries and air of strength and solemnity.

The Latin cross tattoo is the most basic of all the cross tattoo designs. This tattoo design is what most people think of when they envision a cross. It is a simple pattern consisting of one long vertical line intersected by a horizontal line about 1/3 of the way down. This is the design that is typically equated with the Christian version of the Cross of Christ, and is therefore the most popular design for artists who do religious tattoos. The tattoo is often done three dimensionally to look like wood.

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