+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++ "In the Middle Ages, the Via Dolorosa was identified as the route along which Christ carried His cross; I've set my easel at the very spot commemorating where Christ received His crown of thorns. In addition to being a spiritual landmark for Christians, the Via Dolorosa is also a modern street in the Arab section of the old city. As I worked, small Arab children gathered about me and at one point playfully pelted me with pebbles. Happily, Arab shopkeepers immediately came to my rescue and chased off the pint-sized intruders. I later bought a decorative tile from one of my rescuers as a small gesture of thanks." ~~Thomas Kinkade

Via Dolorosa B>Via Dolorosa ("Way of Sorrows") was painted by Thomas Kinkade in two sessions. Kinkade wanted to add people into this piece. Via Dolorosa is located in the Arab sector of Jerusalem and is said to be the traditional route where Jesus carried the cross. The first arch is said to be the area where Jesus received the crown of thorns. When Kinkade set up his easel to begin work on this painting, he was swarmed by a group of Arab children. Then was pelted by pebbles (children like to throw rocks and pebbles there) while painting. A local man came to his aid and shooed the children away. The man sent his son to sit near Thom and keep watch so that he could paint. This boy served almost as impromptu security for Thom this day! Was all in good fun.