A medieval legend says that an angel in the form of a winged lion appeared to St. Mark when he was traveling from Aquileia (at the head of the Adriatic) to Rome and said to him "Pax tibi, Marce, evangelista meus. Hic requiescet corpus tuum," (Peace unto thee Mark my evangelist. Here your body will rest.) This one appears on folio 5r in the 9th century illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells.
Shield Raven Tattoo with Celtic Design
The mighty war bird of the Celts was the raven, poised here in a spread-eagle-like posture of defiance. Embellished with Celtic knots in the wings.
Pictish V-Rod Crescent Tattoo Design
The V-Rod crescent is a Pictish symbol said to represent a time of harmony, when the swords of war have been broken and peace reigned in the land. It is the most frequently carved image in the standing stones of 5th c Scotland.
Pictish Pictograms Tattoo Design
A set of Pictish Pictograms. The top image is the V-Rod and Crescent, one of the most frequently found symbols on the ancient Pictish carved standing stones in Scotland. The creature below is the Ardross wolf. Mysterious and evocative art from the 5th century.
