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Cecilia Giménez, the woman behind the viral 2012 botched fresco restoration of Jesus Christ known as 'Monkey Christ,' has died at age 94. Her well-meaning but flawed attempt to restore Elias Garcia Martinez's Ecce Homo gained worldwide attention, drawing over 150,000 tourists to Borja and inspiring an art exhibition of her own works. Despite initial distress, her story became a symbol of unintended artistic fame and community pride.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman famous for her well-intentioned but widely mocked restoration of the 'Ecce Homo' fresco, has died at age 94. Her attempt to restore the deteriorated painting of Jesus Christ in Borja, Spain, resulted in a cartoonish version that became an internet sensation and turned her small town into a tourist attraction. Despite the controversy, she was celebrated as a passionate lover of painting.
Cecilia Giménez, the Spanish woman famous for her botched fresco restoration of Ecce Homo that went viral and boosted her town's tourism, has died at age 94. Her well-meaning attempt to restore the century-old painting became an internet meme and turned Borja into a tourist destination, with Giménez later engaging in her own art exhibitions and being remembered fondly by her community.
A lost Caravaggio painting, "Ecce Homo," which was nearly sold at auction for just $1,600, has been authenticated, restored, and is now on display at the Prado Museum in Madrid. The painting, depicting Jesus with a crown of thorns, was misattributed and only recognized for its true value after experts intervened. It will be exhibited until October 13.
A long-lost painting by Italian master Caravaggio, titled "Ecce Homo," has been identified and is now on display at the Prado Museum in Madrid. Originally misattributed and nearly auctioned for $1,600, experts confirmed its authenticity, highlighting its extraordinary value. The painting, created around 1605-09, showcases Caravaggio's renowned chiaroscuro style and is on loan to the museum until mid-October.
Madrid's Prado Museum has unveiled Caravaggio's "Ecce Homo," a painting lost since the 19th century and recently rediscovered. Initially misattributed, the artwork will be on public display for the first time, showcasing Caravaggio's masterful use of chiaroscuro. The painting, depicting a suffering Jesus Christ, is believed to have belonged to King Philip IV of Spain and will remain at the museum until at least October, with potential for a permanent exhibition.
A newly authenticated Caravaggio painting, "Ecce Homo," is now on display at the Prado museum in Madrid. Initially misattributed and nearly sold at auction for €1,500, the painting was withdrawn from sale by the Spanish government in 2021. Experts later confirmed its authenticity, calling it a significant discovery. The painting will be exhibited until October and then move to the Prado's permanent collection for four months. It reportedly sold for €36 million and will remain on loan to public collections.
The Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid is showcasing the recently rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece "Ecce Homo" in a special exhibition from May 28 to October 13, 2024. The painting, dating from 1605-09 and once part of Phillip IV of Spain's collection, was authenticated and restored after reemerging at an auction in 2021. This exhibition is accompanied by a collaborative publication featuring essays from leading art experts.
The Museo Nacional del Prado will exhibit the recently rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece "Ecce Homo" from May 28 to October 13, 2024. The painting, believed to have been part of Phillip IV of Spain's private collection, was authenticated and restored after reemerging at an auction in 2021. This exhibition marks a significant addition to the Prado's collection and includes a collaborative publication by leading art experts.