Lily Tattoo

Are you looking for a symbol for a tattoo that combines tenderness and nobility? Then it is worth assessing the sketches of tattoos, which depict a lily. This plot looks more harmoniously on the female body, but it is worth to learn more about the symbolism of this color – it is very interesting.

The meaning of the lily tattoo

The symbol of the lily is always associated with the harmony of the outer and inner world, greatness and purity. Also delicate flowers are pure femininity and fragility. It is worth citing a few facts that lead to such an interpretation:

• In Christianity, the lily flower has always been correlated with the image of the Virgin Mary, and emphasized this plant’s innocence and purity. Also the Archangel Gabriel was depicted with this flower;
• The Greeks and Romans regarded this flower as divine and as a symbol of hope and prosperity;
• The Egyptians and Sumerians used the lily as a symbol of fertility as well as purity;
• The Germans related lily flower with the afterlife, and the French associated it with royalty, glory and grandeur.

It is worth noting – the meaning of the symbolism of the lily as a tattoo can vary, depending on the colors used, additional elements and quantity. It is worth citing a few examples:

• One flower – the transience of human existence. If several buds are depicted on the stem, the picture is considered a symbol of immortality;
• The white lily represents the innocence and modesty of the girl;
• If you want to emphasize your narcissism and high opinion of yourself, you should put a yellow lily on your body;
• Orange lily is a way to express the presence of out-of-the-box thinking;
• Water lily represents tranquility, beauty and a special attitude towards family values;
• Tenderness and inexperience is able to emphasize the image of the pink lily;
• And the passion of nature, love and temperament will emphasize the image of the red lily.

Meaning for men and women

The image of the lily as a tattoo is most often preferred by women, because the symbolism and interpretations most accurately emphasize the features of female nature. However, in everything there are exceptions, and a delicate lily can emphasize the masculinity of the stronger sex.

In men, their pride and nobility can be hinted at by a tattoo with a heraldic lily. It is also possible to highlight a special plot that symbolizes the willingness to fulfill the promises made – a dagger and a lily.

Lily tattoo styles

The lily flower on the tattoo can be performed in a completely different style. A special impression is created on the sketches in color, but also monochrome looks very effective. Regarding the style of the sketches, it is worth to allocate realism, watercolor and linework.

But you are not restricted with the choice of sketch from the works of artists who depicted the plot differently.

Places of application

The image of the lily can fit on any part of the body, but you should think carefully before drawing. Most often such a tattoo is applied to the waist, arm, ankle or shoulder.

Women who want to emphasize their sexuality, as the location of the tattoo with a lily choose the neckline, abdomen or thighs.