Josh Brolin Reveals Large Lighthouse Again Tattoo Whereas Browsing

Josh Brolin looks ready to join up with a “Gangster Squad” … because it seems he may have some expansive new ink on his back.

The actor was spotted surfing in Santa Barbara Saturday … and, while walking to and from the water, he pulled his wetsuit down to let his torso breathe.

And, on his back, is a huge black tattoo … with a lighthouse rising from the waves, topless mermaids framing the scene and the word “aretê” — an ancient Greek word that literally means “fulfillment” and “virtue ‘– squarely between his shoulder blades

It’s a stunning art piece — defintely bringing to mind Ben Affleck‘s colorful phoenix ink which took up his whole back, too.