Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

In 2012, an attempt by Cecilia Gimenez to restore Elias Garcia Martinez’s ‘Ecce Homo’ in Spain turned disastrous. What was meant to safeguard a piece of priceless art led to its shocking transformation, sparking global disbelief.

Cecilia Gimenez, an 82-year-old with good intentions, drastically altered Martinez’s depiction of Christ, inadvertently creating the ‘Monkey Christ.’ Despite her aim to preserve, her inexperience resulted in an unforgettable mishap, forever changing the artwork’s legacy.