Ancestral Wheel Cross Celtic Tattoo Design irish The three most recognizable symbols

The three most recognizable symbols of the Celtic faith are here united in one intricate and compelling tattoo design

and the choice to use color as a background or a matrix of dots between the knotwork weaves

Named after the pattern found on the south cross at Duleek

Book of Kells portrait of Saint John on page 291v

The center of this tattoo pattern is the sacred design found on the cover of that well

Ancestral Wheel Cross Celtic Tattoo Design irish The three most recognizable symbolsThe Celtic wheel crosses are the oldest form, dating back to the sun wheels of the pre Christian era. This tattoo design can be rendered in several ways, as shown the dotting mimics the way the carved stones would have looked. This cross is an excellent choice for a tattoo on the upper arm or leg.