Medieval Mermaid Tattoo on the Forearm

This forearm design is a Pagan tattoo inspired by ancient art from medieval manuscripts and engravings, featuring a mermaid with a crown and a branch in her hand.

It’s inspired by an Italian tattoo tradition called “Lauretano,” a traditional form of religious tattooing that was prevalent among Christian pilgrims in Italy during the medieval period. This tattoo style is characterized by thick, intentionally irregular lines, reminiscent of folk art aesthetics, blending symbolic and folkloric aspects.