Gawker has an article with photos showing what happened when a well-meaning, but incompetent woman tried to restore a 19th century fresco.
To many, the before and after pictures look hilarious, and the photos are flying around the internet. But to those who are concerned with cultural heritage, it is a terrible tragedy. Art conservation and restoration is a serious field of study which entails meticulous skill and knowledge so that works of art can be preserved for future generations.
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I was wondering if she has cateracts.