The Piety and Devotion of Praying Hands Tattoos
In 1508 the mayor of Frankfurt commissioned an altar piece from a German artist by the name of Albrecht Durer.
The piece he created of two hands in prayer has become a widely known symbol for piety and devotion. Often tattooers will combine the picture with a cross or rosary, or the name of a loved one in memorial
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