The Two Most Common Sacred Images in Hungarian Homes
In previous generations nearly every Hungarian home featured some sort szentkép, which can be roughly translated as "sacred image".
These sacred images were usually mid-to-low-quality prints featuring Jesus, the Virgin Mary -- either separately or together -- or an iconic New Testament scene.
You can still encounter these images today, mostly in the homes of elderly people. In my experience, the two images below remain the most "popular".
The Sacred Heart of Jesus - date and artist unknown. A framed copy of this print "came with" the house I purchased in Hungary six years ago. 
Jesus on the Mount of Olives - date and artist unknown Though the tradition continues here and there, it is not nearly as prevalent as it had been in previous generations. When you are invited into anyone's home these days, you are more likely to encounter a kaleidoscopic IKEA print or a framed poster of a professional athlete or rock band.
These sacred images were usually mid-to-low-quality prints featuring Jesus, the Virgin Mary -- either separately or together -- or an iconic New Testament scene.
You can still encounter these images today, mostly in the homes of elderly people. In my experience, the two images below remain the most "popular".
The Sacred Heart of Jesus - date and artist unknown. A framed copy of this print "came with" the house I purchased in Hungary six years ago. Jesus on the Mount of Olives - date and artist unknown Though the tradition continues here and there, it is not nearly as prevalent as it had been in previous generations. When you are invited into anyone's home these days, you are more likely to encounter a kaleidoscopic IKEA print or a framed poster of a professional athlete or rock band.
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