Tattoo Jester - meanings and sketches of tattoos, places of application, interesting photos of works

Jesters in the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, the profession of jester originated with the histrionics - free actors who were part of a touring troupe. In different countries they were called differently: jugglers, jesters, spielmen, clowns, pagliacci.

The heyday of histrionic (actor's) art was in the XI-XIII centuries, when medieval cities were just beginning to emerge. The jesters then were vagants - uneducated seminarians, schoolboys or demoted priests.

They entertained town people with witty Latin songs, which were a parody of church hymns, moments of serious ceremony (initiation into knights, transfer of feoffs).

They mocked marauding soldiers, members of the church class who traded in indulgences, avaricious nobles and merchants.

According to records and drawings from the Middle Ages, the jester wore a cap with three bells, symbolizing donkey ears and a tail. In his hands was a staff with a bull's head tied to it, filled with peas.

Medieval jesters were not just entertainers for the public; they could juggle knives and axes and make music. They were mostly sarcastic pamphlets in Latin overlaid with the sound of the lute.

Jesters were allowed much at court. They could mock their masters in front of their guests and not fear punishment. By jesting, he could tell all the vices of his entourage.

Sometimes jesters were advisers to the king: the royal retinue often underestimated the importance of the jester, and from that they were careless in their words. Therefore, some researchers count the medieval jester to the carriers of cultural traditions and secret knowledge.

The meaning of the jester tattoo

Many people do not suspect the multifaceted meaning of the jester tattoo, so nowadays you can rarely meet a person with this image.

One of the most famous and therefore obvious interpretations of the jester tattoo symbolizes:

• Fun. The jester is never discouraged, always cheerful, optimistic and upbeat. Even if he has tear-shaped makeup on his face, he is still joyful.
• Lighthearted character. A person wearing a jester tattoo may be distinguished by an easy character. This means that he rarely surrenders to despondency over nothing and even in a difficult situation can find a way out.
• Sense of humor. A person tattooed by a jester should definitely have a good sense of humor. He will be able to make anyone laugh.

This is the superficial meaning of the tattoo. After all, remembering history, we can say that a jester is an intelligent, sharp-tongued person who is not afraid to appear funny, funny. He has sacred knowledge and worldly wisdom.

Also, a jester tattoo can mean, in a way, hypocrisy. Showing himself as a joyful and simple man, a jester can be a dark horse, which has its own personal motives and rigorous principles.

Approximately the same symbolizes the tattoo of a jester with a sad mask in his hand or sad makeup. Behind the mask or makeup can hide modesty, insecurity and secrecy.

But such a person is not devoid of cunning and ingenuity. Some may believe that a person tattooed by an evil jester is capable of aggression and lying - it costs him nothing to wrap his neighbor around his finger.

Application meta

The jester tattoo is a full-length tattoo that is inherently small, telling details. Therefore, the tattoo will look great on the back, chest, shoulder blade. However, the shoulder, forearm, thigh will also do.

Also, a picture with a jester will help hide scars, marks, striae from prying eyes. It is important to choose an experienced master, who under your desires and aspirations will pick up the right sketch.

Photo ideas of tattoos with a jester