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Outraged after botched Spanish church renovation leaves ‘caricature-like’ cherub

Experts call 18th century church makeover ‘an assault on heritage’

www.independent.co.uk

An historic 18th century church in the northeastern Spanish city of Soria has undergone a controversial makeover that has left locals and expert restorers outraged.

The Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Mirón, originally built in 1725, recently received a makeover that altered the church’s interior. The startled expression now evident on the face of a cherub has left many comparing the job to the notorious “Ecce Homo/Monkey Christ” restoration fiasco from 12 years ago.

Soria Patrimonio, a heritage preservation group, shared before-and-after photos on X, formerly Twitter, of the once-white nave now painted in dusky pink stripes.

“What have they done to the Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Mirón?” the group wrote in their post.

I don't see the problem...

 

[Rose Karuna]

Outraged after botched Spanish church renovation leaves ‘caricature-like’ cherub

Experts call 18th century church makeover ‘an assault on heritage’

www.independent.co.uk

I don't see the problem...

Sorry but that cherub looks like it was done in a second grade paper mache class. It's horrible. The rest of it is ok... but I think that the white trim brought out the gold altar so much better than having the trim painted the weird pink color. It detracts from the altar considerably. If this was supposed to be an actual restoration, rather than an artistic interpretation, they really missed the mark.

 

[Noodles]

That cherub is fucking jacked. WTF.

 

[Imnotgoing Sideways]

Looks like a kid snuck past the height bar for a roller coaster ride.