and then continues around the back with the full bodies of four complete dogs intertwined

as in the tattoo bracelet and armband shown here

In this classic pattern are all the elements that make a true Celtic cross: the intricate knotwork in the arms and the inner circle

and here we see the pattern extended into a perfect lower back piece

from an ancient illuminated manuscript describing the adventures of Saint Brendan

Saint Mark's Lion Tattoo with Celtic Design jen delyth and then continues around theThe Lion of Saint Mark is one of the four revered symbols of the Evangelists. It stands both for the Saint and for Christ, who is represented as a lion in his resurrection.