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| Ecce Homo by Elias Garcia Martinez |
I love this true story that appeared in the news a few days ago!
Cecilia Gimenez, an 80 year old Spanish parishioner decided to
give a deteriorating church fresco a little 'restoration' after
convincing the priest and sacristan.
As a result Ecce Homo (Behold the Man) painted by Elias Garcia Martinez in the Sanctuary of Mercy Church near Zaragoza more than 100 years ago was given a vigorous make-over.
The once classical Christ-like portrait is now said to resemble 'a crayon sketch of a very hairy monkey in an ill-fitting tunic' and has horrified and stunned Art historians throughout Spain.
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| After Restoration |
What was she thinking? Was she happy with the finished result?
Did she enjoy herself? Her version is certainly Picasso-esque and would
make a great submission for The Turner Prize.
I guess the moral of this story is: Don't over-estimate your abilities and secondly don't make-over things that you don't personally own.
I guess the moral of this story is: Don't over-estimate your abilities and secondly don't make-over things that you don't personally own.
To remedy the situation, the Sanctuary of Mercy Church have decided
to cover the ruined pimped up fresco with a photographic reproduction
of the original painting.
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