Woman destroys 19th century fresco

[MissJames]

no words.................

I tried to read the quote, "The once-dignified portrait now resembles a crayon sketch of a very hairy monkey in an ill-fitting tunic, he says.", to my husband but I was laughing so hard I had tears.

Then I saw the pictures and started choking from laughing so hard.

Wow,I needed that.:floorlaugh:

 

[MissJames]

I cannot even bring myself to look at it after the descriptions...lol

You have to. Just have a depends handy.

 

[MissJames]

Just when I was regaining my composure ............darn you
:laugh:

If at first you don't succeed art restoration isn't for you.

 

[nervous_nellie]

I can't stop laughing after looking at the "restored" painting.

OMG! me too, still laughing :floorlaugh:

 

[nervous_nellie]

I cannot even bring myself to look at it after the descriptions...lol

you really should - i have been reading here all day and was starting to get sorta po'd and this was just a gut buster, lol...

 

[Yoda]

Just think how many people all over the world this woman has made laugh. Well done Grandma!

 

[wfgodot]

"Hey Ralph, looks like Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' could use a little touch-up. Who we got available that works cheap?"

 

[Soulmagent]

I think that this piece of art will still be invaluable.

As a what not to attempt example in art schools across the globe.

Grandma's always teach lessons of the long haul dont they?

 

[MissJames]

It would be really sad if it wasn't so funny!

:floorlaugh:

Still I hope it can be removed and restored properly. I hope the town gives the poor woman a break, I'm sure she did have the best of intentions.

I think Jesus would agree,the PERSON is much more important than any object.
Maybe a life lesson for those angry with her.

 

[MissJames]

I think that this piece of art will still be invaluable.

As a what not to attempt example in art schools across the globe.

Grandma's always teach lessons of the long haul dont they?

I agree ....Priceless! You just can't make this stuff up.:rolling:

 

[Ada]

I think that this piece of art will still be invaluable.

As a what not to attempt example in art schools across the globe.

Grandma's always teach lessons of the long haul dont they?

How many people had heard of this artist and this fresco? Now it's an international sensation! I'd bet it's worth more now.

 

[Elley Mae]

How many people had heard of this artist and this fresco? Now it's an international sensation! I'd bet it's worth more now.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...tched-religious-fresco-demands-royalties.html

An internet petition to keep the repair job garnered widespread support and seizing an opportunity to swell its coffers, the church began levying a 4 euro (£3) entrance fee on visitors, earning 2,000 euros in the first four days. :floorlaugh:

 

[BuzzieCat]

Oh my gosh, the fresco-destroying woman wants to get her piece of the pie? :spit:

 

[Donjeta]

Check out this gallery of artworks
(Free of charge)

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[SoBeCzar]

Here's more...

http://www.funnyordie.com/slideshows/dfec08574c/the-ultimate-ecce-homo-tribute-gallery

 

[Sonya610]

Here's more...

http://www.funnyordie.com/slideshows/dfec08574c/the-ultimate-ecce-homo-tribute-gallery

OMG those are hilarious!

 

[traacker13]

These are too funny

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[Jack]

I think Jesus would agree,the PERSON is much more important than any object.
Maybe a life lesson for those angry with her.

I do feel kind of bad for her, because you guys are right, she did seem to have the best intentions. I'd say more blame lies with whoever allowed her to try to restore the fresco.

I feel a little less badly for her now that I see she wants a cut of the $ being charged to see it. But then again, I wonder why they are charging people to see it or even allowing people to see it. I guess if the $ will go toward restoration then it's okay but really they should maybe just let the hubub die down so this poor woman can get some relief. Turning it in to a tourist attraction just seems like they are rubbing it in. And I don't think we;ve heard anything from whoever it was who allowed this woman to attempt to do what only a professional should be doing. Maybe there has been something but I just haven't seen it.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

MSN

Daily Mail

Pensioner who became famous for botching Spanish fresco restoration dies

A Spanish woman who became famous after she botched a restoration of a fresco painting of Jesus Christ has died.

Her infamous restoration even went on to become a meme, and saw the once quiet town of Borja quickly become a tourist destination.

Ms Gimenez's death was confirmed by Borja's mayor, Eduardo Arilla, in a Facebook post, in which he wrote: 'Rest in peace Cecilia, we will always remember you'.

He hailed her as a 'great lover of painting from a young age' and paid tribute to her 'famous restoration of Ecce Homo' in August 2012, which 'due to the poor state of conservation it presented, Cecilia, with the best intentions, decided to repaint the work over'.

She was also praised for her generosity and years of dedication to the church.

Ms Gimenez went on to apologise for her restoration, but following the backlash and media attention, her work became a pop icon and one of the main attractions in Borja.

Money raised from ticket sales has since gone entirely to the Sanctuary of Mercy Foundation to improve its facilities and to help its elderly residents.