19th century brass framed print of Jesus from Heinrich Hofman's painting Christ and the Doctors is possibly more beautiful now than when it was new. The brass is patinaed and the image has darkened. There is damage to the backing and the image where you can see right through to the wall behind (the glass isn't damaged). That some things are too important or too lovely to be discarded no matter what time has done to them...it softens this old heart.
