Botched Jesus fresco: A 20th century fresco of Jesus that an amateur artists took upon herself to 'restore' is has now become a major tourist attraction.

When 81-year old Cecilia Gimenez took it upon herself to restore a flaking century-old fresco of Jesus on her local church’s wall in Spain last year, she was treated to an international ...

An attempt to restore a fresco went horribly wrong, leading some to joke the artistic style went from "Ecce Homo" (Behold the Man) to "Ecce Mono" ("Behold the Monkey"). But then tourists flocked ...

The fresco’s botched restoration came to light this month when descendants of the 19th-century artist, Elias Garcia Martinez, proposed making a donation toward its upkeep.

(CNN) — When 81-year old Cecilia Gimenez took it upon herself to restore a flaking century-old fresco of Jesus on her local church’s wall in Spain last year, she was treated to an inter… ...

The old lady who destroyed the ’Ecce Homo’ Jesus fresco now wants part of the money donated to the Church. We respond with funny photoshops.

MADRID (AP) — The image appears on T-shirts and cellphone covers, coffee mugs and wine labels. And the 80-year-old pensioner who just weeks ago was mortified by the global stir ...

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Sweet monkey Jesus, it's a hit! A Spanish painter's botched fresco restoration, which made the Son of God look more like the Son of Alf, raised £50,000 ($72,500) from more than 70,000 visitors ...

Ruined Jesus fresco restoration in Spain goes from monstrosity to money spinner Ruined fresco was laughed at around the world, but has raised over £42,000 for charity. News. Alex Wynick.

Botched Jesus fresco becomes surprise success James Durston, CNN 2 minute read Updated 8:05 AM EDT, Fri August 16, 2013 Link Copied! The original "Ecce Homo" (L), the ...