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Ecce Homo Restorer Cecilia Giménez Passes Away at 94

12/30/2025

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Cecilia Giménez, a 94-year-old amateur artist, has died.
In 2012, her Ecce Homo restoration in Borja drew international attention.
The work was mocked as monkey-like and turned Borja into a tourist destination.
Giménez later received support and held an art exhibition of her original works.
The restoration set a precedent in art conservation, giving rise to the phrase “another Ecce Homo” for failed restorations.

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Story summary

Cecilia Giménez, a 94-year-old amateur artist, has died.
In 2012, her Ecce Homo restoration in Borja drew international attention.
The work was mocked as monkey-like and turned Borja into a tourist destination.
Giménez later received support and held an art exhibition of her original works.
The restoration set a precedent in art conservation, giving rise to the phrase “another Ecce Homo” for failed restorations.