The seven deadly sins are a popular motif in both religious and secular culture. They are usually depicted as seven black-clad figures with different symbols on their chests, representing the different vices. While the origin of these tattoos is not certain, they are most likely derived from medieval iconography.
The seven deadly sins were first enumerated by Pope Gregory I in the 6th century AD. At that time, they were considered to be the deadliest vices that could lead a person to damnation. Over time, the list has been expanded and adapted by various cultures and religions. In popular culture, the seven deadly sins are often used as a shorthand for human vice and corruption.
The most common depiction of the seven deadly sins is known as The Seven Deadly Sins of Humanity or The SevenCapital Vices. This image shows each sin as a black-clad figure with a different symbol on their chest: Pride (a lion), Greed (a dragon), Lust (a woman), Envy (a green devil), Gluttony (a pig), Wrath (a red demon) ѕnd Sloth (a serpent).
While there are many variations of this image, it is typically seen as representative of humanity's fall from grace. The idea behind it is that each sin leads to another until allseven have been committed. This then results in eternal damnation.
Interestingly, some people have taken to getting tattooed with these designs as a way to atone for their own sinful ways. Others simply see them as an aesthetically pleasing design or an interesting conversation starter!