Tatt's hot! David Beckham adds to his extensive tattoo collection as he shows off intricate new inking in arty video
He has an at least 40-strong collection of tattoos.
And on Wednesday David Beckham added to his extensive bodyart as he took to Instagram stories to show off a new addition.
The 41-year-old heartthrob shared a picture of an intricate new inking, captioning it with the words: 'The End Shamrock'.
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Inked up! On Wednesday David Beckham added to his extensive bodyart as he took to Instagram stories to show off a new addition
Adding a four-leaf clover- a symbol for good luck, the footballer could have been referring to celeb favourite LA tattoo parlour he favours, named Shamrock Social Club.
The renaissance-inspired inking depicts a woman and a child hugging, as they're entangled on a swing surrounded by butterflies.
Etched in black and white, the intricate piece appears to feature on the father-of-five's calf.
The British star then added another clip showing his tattoo artist working on his art, captioning it 'Touch Ups'.
End of his tatts? The 41-year-old heartthrob shared a picture of an intricate new inking, captioning it with the words: 'The End Shamrock'
'Touch ups': The British star then added another snap showing his tattoo artist working on his art
In August Victoria Beckham showed off the full detailing of husband David's new tattoo in a candid Instagram photo.
The fashion designer revealed David had returned to the Shamrock Social Club for his latest etching.
Posting the black and white photo of David's horse head tattoo, Victoria paid tribute to the tattoo artist responsible: 'Amazing artist Mark Mahoney @Shamrocksocialclub @davidbeckham X kisses from Los Angeles.'
A closer look: Victoria Beckham shared a photo of husband David's new horse tattoo on his neck in August
Work of art: The star sports as many designs as he has years on the clock
The significance of the horse is unclear, although it is said his wife Victoria is obsessed with riding the animals and the pair have been seen taking to horseback on holiday.
The new work sits just below the 'Buster' tattoo he had in tribute to his eldest son Brooklyn, 17, because that is his nickname for him.
Back in March the star had a classical couple inked onto his ankle this time at the Shamrock Social club.
Dedicated dad: He had the words Pretty Lady inked above his daughter's name Harper on his neck, in honour of his Harper's fourth birthday
More recently he got the number '99' tattooed on his little finger to mark the year he got married to Victoria.
Weeks before that, he had the words Pretty Lady inked above his daughter's name Harper on his neck, in honour of his Harper's fourth birthday.
David first went under the needle in 1999 after the birth of his oldest son, Brooklyn.
Out and about: The former footballer cut a stylish figure as his short-sleeved shirt showed off his tattoos
In 2000, he was back at the tattoo studio and emerged with a large guardian angel in the middle of his upper back.
The sweet idea behind the design is that the angel is watching over Brooklyn’s name below.
In the same year, David pledged his devotion to wife Victoria with a tattoo of her name in Hindi script. Experts later pointed out the tribute, unfortunately, actually said 'Vihctoria'.
Keeping cool: A glimpse of David's tattoo was seen as he watched the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees baseball game
Deep in concentration: David shows off his hand tattoos
After the birth of their second son Romeo in 2002, David added his name above the guardian angel - which had been tweaked and given impressive wings.
Shortly after his Romeo addition, David chose to get the number 7 tattooed on to his inner arm in Roman numerals. As football fans will know, the number is special to the former midfielder as it’s the number on his shirt for Manchester United and England.
In 2003, he got a Latin inking on left inner arm reading ‘So that I love and cherish’ and ‘Spiritual perfection’ onto his right.
A recent piece: David went under the needle at Hollywood's famed Shamrock Social club, where he was adorned with an image of classical couple on his left ankle
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 grandfather 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.'
And another: The footballer has 'Death and life have determined appointments. Riches and hour depend upon heaven' written in Chinese script along his left side. This design came in 2008
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.
The Beckhams spend most of the holidays in Los Angeles - where they previously lived for five years while David was playing for LA Galaxy - but live in London during term-time, where the children are enrolled at school.
The move also means the couple have also plenty of time to relax with their best friends Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana, with whom they are frequently spotted out-and-about in sunny LA.
Starting out: David first went under the needle in 1999 after the birth of his oldest son, Brooklyn, having his name tattooed at the bottom of his back. He followed that design with tributes to his other sons, Romeo and Cruz
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