A realistic black and gray tattoo of a wooden cross with a crown of thorns and the text 'Christ Is King' on a human leg.

“Highly detailed black and gray tattoo design on the back of a human leg, realistic style reflecting Christian faith. The tattoo features a rugged wooden cross with textured grain and subtle shading, symbolizing sacrifice and resilience. A thorn crown, intricately woven with sharp, realistic thorns, hangs loosely to one side of the cross, adding depth and weight, inspired by the reference image. Behind the cross, fine line work sunshine rays radiate outward in a symmetrical pattern, symbolizing divine light and hope, drawn from the second reference image. The phrase ‘Christ is King’ is curved along the crossbeam in a weathered Gothic serif font, with soft gray shading and deep black outlines, seamlessly integrated into the design. The composition is unified with soft gray gradients and deep black contrasts, creating a somber yet uplifting vibe, no color. The tattoo is medium-sized (4-6 inches tall), centered on the back of the leg (calf area), with photorealistic detailing and fine line work, suitable for a tattoo artist’s reference. The background is the natural skin tone of the leg, with the tattoo prominently displayed. See more