Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ http://www.pri.org/stories/arts-entertainment/arts/amateur-restoration-botches-jesus-painting-in-spain-11245.html Arts Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0500 A 19th-century fresco of Jesus Christ has hung in the Sanctuary of Mercy Church in northeastern Spain for more than 100 years. But parishioners are reeling after the beloved painting was found defaced. What was first called a case of vandalism has since been identified as one of the worst art restoration projects ever. Arts Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:41:10 -0500 I don't really see what the problem is. It looks like she did a great job. Her restoration is even better than the original. Arts Sat, 25 Aug 2012 16:09:06 -0500 Yikes! She managed to make Jesus look like a cheap blowup sex toy!!! Arts Sun, 26 Aug 2012 09:47:56 -0500 It is totally out out of the original I just wish it was never restored and just leave it alone. It is very obvious the old one is much better even fading away than the new restoration done recently. Arts Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:28:05 -0500 it really looks happy and fun now. Arts Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:47:18 -0500 Great! Now this painting is more popular thanks to this guy. Thanks, internet! LOL Arts Fri, 21 Sep 2012 03:27:39 -0500 News UPDATE: Due to a flock of new church attendees all gathered to see the botched touch-up the church started charging admittance to see the painting. Well the woman who did the botch-job is now suing the church for royalties (if you can believe it.) It's utterly crazy! Arts Sun, 07 Oct 2012 08:23:26 -0500 This is surely the funniest thing i've ever seen in my life, the only time i'm happily looking at a painting of jesus http://http://forumtroll.thecomicseries.com/ Arts Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:07:46 -0500 You know, we don't actually know what Jesus looked like. Arts Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:06:49 -0600 Does this make anyone think of that Rowan Atkinson movie? Mr. Bean? Where he does the same thing to Whistler's Mother? http://http://www.denarend.com/ Arts Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:04:06 -0600 Dear PRI: a fresco is not a canvas. A fresco is painted into the fresh stucco. Looking at the photograph, this is not a fresco either - but painted directly onto the wall of the church. So, as you report, the painting cannot have been returned to the church, because the old woman would have to have taken the whole wall home with her. http://none Arts Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:35:06 -0500 The intention is good, but the outcome is a disaster. They should seek help from professionals. There's no undo button for this. Very poor judgement and decision! The damage is done, for me, I just leave the woman alone and learn from her mistake. Arts Mon, 20 May 2013 21:40:50 -0500 Take her crayons away then put her in the corner. How could anyone even 'think' they are doing right by the picture when they make such a mess of it? Yikes! PRI: Public Radio International