A water leak at the Louvre has caused damage to a 19th Century ceiling painting, in the latest major setback for the Parisian museum. Water damage was discovered in room 707, also known as the Duchâtel room, late on Thursday night, the museum said. The leak - from a heating pipe - was stopped shortly after midnight and the only painting damaged was Charles Meynier's 'The Apotheosis of Poussin, Le Sueur and Le Brun'. Museum officials expressed concern, especially as this comes just a day after French police detained nine individuals in connection with a suspected ticket fraud scheme.
As controversies around the museum grow, following incidents of stolen crown jewels and damage to books in a previous leak, the Louvre's management faces increasing scrutiny regarding its maintenance and security practices. Firefighters responded swiftly to the recent leak, which affected several rooms within the Denon wing. A painting restorer assessed the damage, revealing two tears in the ceiling painting, along with lifted paint layers. Although the physical structure was deemed sound, there are increasing worries over the museum's ongoing vulnerabilities. Discussions about preventive measures and funding for renovations are now more critical than ever.}
As controversies around the museum grow, following incidents of stolen crown jewels and damage to books in a previous leak, the Louvre's management faces increasing scrutiny regarding its maintenance and security practices. Firefighters responded swiftly to the recent leak, which affected several rooms within the Denon wing. A painting restorer assessed the damage, revealing two tears in the ceiling painting, along with lifted paint layers. Although the physical structure was deemed sound, there are increasing worries over the museum's ongoing vulnerabilities. Discussions about preventive measures and funding for renovations are now more critical than ever.}
