Tuesday, August 21, 2012

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Aug 21st 2012, 21:47

Oh…oh dear. Proof positive that the best of intentions can go horribly wrong.

Source: cultura.elpais.com  /  via: reddit.com

In the Spanish town of Borja, a small church has sat since the 16th century. In the 1800s, the above painting (left) was commissioned by the church and painted by Elias Garcia Martinez.

While the painting may not be worth a lot monetarily, it held a lot of sentimental value for locals. One such local was an anonymous octogenarian who felt it a shame the work had been allowed to fall into disrepair. Without authorizing permission from anyone, the man enthusiastically began to "restore" the image.

It quickly became apparent to the man things had "gotten out of hand" and he did not have the required skill and contacted the local cultural heritage institution to confess. Professionals are now assessing the damage to see if the painting can be salvaged.

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