Grim Reaper Tattoo: Death Tattoo

A brief history of the grim reaper

The imaginary evil being, the grim reaper, whom we can recognize by his black toga and large scythe, personifies death.

It is represented as far back as the Renaissance in painting and today occupies a prominent place in tattooing. In this article, we will learn about the different meanings of this death-related character, as well as where to get the grim reaper tattoo.

What can a grim reaper mean in a tattoo?

When a person dies, he sees a grim reaper who leads him into the afterlife. This creature, leading people to the world of the dead, is present in different cultures and beliefs. She knocks without warning.

The Reaper Tarot represents change, a new cycle. Sometimes we can see tattoos where she is depicted with a deck of cards in her hand, this refers to the occasion, to fate.

When the grim reaper wears a watch or watch, these tattoos can be seen as an allegory of the passage of time, inevitably leading to death.

The perfect spot for your tattooed grim reaper?

Some of the most common places to see a grim reaper tattoo are on your forearm, torso, legs, or even your back, neck, or arm!

If you are looking for a grim reaper with ink, looking at the photos below, you will notice that the latter is often presented in a realistic way or even in different styles: horror, old school, graphics, black and gray.

I fell in love with a piece written Marcin Aleksandr Surovec which explores the theme of the grim reaper with a flamboyant character and cubist hair. We could also focus on work Herb Auerbach who tattooed a grim reaper with a sword and a crown of thorns, and Suzanne Koenig which shows a mower with a lamb.

In France, you can especially appreciate this tattoo of the grim reaper kissing Catrinahe was stung on the wall of my house Natural tattoo. We can also find someone who was stung on the wall of the house. Luke's Tattoo Shop in Blois or even in Samoth (Coco Bongo Tattoo Club, on tour) and Mod Dardo who tattooed the side of the Tin-tin Tattoo in Paris.

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