Jerusalem Tattoos: tradition and designs

By Alessandra Borroni

Second Edition - Revised and Updated

For centuries, pilgrims arriving in Jerusalem marked their journey on their skin: crosses, saints, and Christian symbols tattooed as expressions of faith and lasting memories of their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

This book explores the fascinating history of Christian devotional tattooing, from ancient Coptic traditions and the Crusaders to Armenian Christians and generations of pilgrims in Jerusalem, while also tracing connections with the sacred tattoo tradition practiced at the Shrine of Loreto in Italy.

The volume also features a collection of original designs inspired by the historical tradition of devotional tattooing and early Christian iconography, accompanied by insights into the history, symbolism, and meaning behind the images.

A book for tattoo artists, historians, artists, collectors, and curious readers interested in discovering the roots of an ancient and powerful visual language: faith inscribed on the skin.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HGC4LLCS
• ISBN13: 9798194676071
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.0"