Gothic Tattoos
Pointed arches, ravens and thorned roses define the gothic look. These 20 dark designs use heavy black and fine ornament. Click any design to make your own version.
a cathedral rose windowBlackworkMake a similar design → 
a bat with open wings over a moonBlackworkMake a similar design → 
a gargoyle perched on a ledgeBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a thorned rose with a dark centerBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a raven on a skullBlackworkMake a similar design → 
an ornate coffin with small flowersFine lineMake a similar design → 
the word "memento mori" in blackletterLetteringMake a similar design → 
a pointed arch with stained glassBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a dark chandelier with candlesBlackworkMake a similar design → 
a weeping stone angelRealismMake a similar design → 
a spider web with a crescent moonFine lineMake a similar design → 
a gothic dagger with a chainBlackworkMake a similar design → 
a victorian skull with a crownBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a stippled tombstone under a moonDotworkMake a similar design → 
an ornate gothic crossBlackworkMake a similar design → 
a skeleton bride with a veilBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a moth with a skull pattern on its wingsFine lineMake a similar design → 
an iron gate with rosesBlackworkMake a similar design → 
a haunted castle on a hillSketchMake a similar design → 
a hand holding an hourglassBlack & greyMake a similar design →
Gothic tattoos take their shapes from medieval architecture and Victorian mourning imagery: rose windows, gargoyles, coffins and ornate frames. Thin ornament around a heavy black center gives them drama.
Blackwork and black and grey are the natural styles, as both keep the mood dark. Pair a main subject with a blackletter word or date to finish it, and have your artist check lettering for legibility.
All designs on this page were made with TattooGen AI. Treat them as ideas and let your artist adapt them to your body.
Questions
What styles suit gothic tattoos?
Blackwork, black and grey, and fine line ornament suit them. Color is usually limited to deep red, if used at all.
Where do gothic tattoos go?
Tall arches suit the forearm, spine or calf. Wide pieces like bat wings suit the chest or the upper back.