Sorrowful Christ Lithuania Hill of Crosses Metal Print

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The Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, Lithuania, is a testament to both the faith and perseverance of the Lithuanians. The crosses were bulldozed several times during Soviet occupation, but always reappeared. Now anyone can visit the Hill of Crosses and leave their own cross or rosary at the site.
This particular image of Christ is also known as Pensive Christ and it is quite common in Lithuania in many folk art forms.

Mary Lee Dereske's images celebrate nature, travel and life. She has exhibited in New Mexico and Washington state, and her work has sold internationally. A native daughter of Michigan, she now lives in New Mexico. All images copyrighted by Mary Lee Dereske and may not be reproduced or otherwise used without explicit permission of the artist.