Out on a limb: David couldn't resist indulging in another inking the same year, this time a large portrait of an angel with the words 'In the face of adversity'
Later in that year, he celebrated his move to Real Madrid by flying over his tattooist Louis Malloy to create the cross design on his back.
In more recent years, he has moved away from his crowded arms to create works on his torso, including a religious scene depicting Jesus being carried by three cherubs, believed to represent him and his three sons, a scene of a woman in a forest over the right-hand side of his chest and in 2010, added an image of Jesus below his ribcage.
The image is based on a painting called The Man Of Sorrows by Catholic artist Matthew R. Brooks and is believed to be another tribute to his granfather Joe, who passed away aged 83 the year before.
Speaking about how he chooses his designs, the iconic star has explained: ‘They’re about the important people in my life, who I want to have with me always.'
In fact, many of the body art is to honour his beloved family. For wife Victoria, designs include her name, '99', the year of their wedding, '2006', the year of their commitment ceremony, a depiction of her Brigitte Bardot-themed shoot for Pop magazine, a chain of 10 roses to mark their 10th anniversary.
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