Cherub Tattoos

If you are looking for a cute and meaningful tattoo, the cherub may be for you. A "cherub" or "cherubim" is a chubby, healthy-looking baby angel with wings. Today, cherubs are usually portrayed as pudgy young boys and girls with wings and very little clothing. Most of them have an innocent look. In the Bible and in ancient times, they were very powerful angels in charge of protecting God and heaven. In ancient Italy, cherubs were called "putti" and you'll see them depicted often in Renaissance art. Artist are the ones that gave the cherub the look we ascribe to them today, but the original figure from the Bible was a grown angel with enormous wings and four faces. Imagine a painting of an angel with four faces, some of animals: Lion, ox, human, and eagle.

The cherubim have many tasks in this world and in Heaven, but their main job is to protect those who believe in God. Cherubs have not always been a top tier angel. Once upon a time, they were only messengers. Cupid is a popular cherub, the same character that is celebrated on Valentine's Day. Cupid is most commonly known for matchmaking. He would shoot his arrow at two people and afterward, they would fall in love.

Cherubs are not a mainstream tattoo, but the cherub tattoo design does enjoy some popularity. In this article, we will discuss design options and the tattoo's overall meaning.