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 room houses multiple 15th and 16th Century artworks.
The museum stated that the leak, originating from a heating pipe, was halted shortly after midnight, affecting only Charles Meynier's 'The Apotheosis of Poussin, Le Sueur and Le Brun'. The incident occurred shortly after French police detained nine individuals over a suspected ticket fraud scheme.
Museum management has come under increased scrutiny lately; just last December, 300-400 pieces were damaged in another leak in the museum's Egyptian department. A painting restorer inspected Meynier's work and noted two tears and a lifted paint layer. The museum will continue to monitor the damaged area, with scaffolding already erected as a precaution. The cost of repairs remains unclear, and this leak marks an ongoing series of issues faced by the popular attraction.
The museum stated that the leak, originating from a heating pipe, was halted shortly after midnight, affecting only Charles Meynier's 'The Apotheosis of Poussin, Le Sueur and Le Brun'. The incident occurred shortly after French police detained nine individuals over a suspected ticket fraud scheme.
Museum management has come under increased scrutiny lately; just last December, 300-400 pieces were damaged in another leak in the museum's Egyptian department. A painting restorer inspected Meynier's work and noted two tears and a lifted paint layer. The museum will continue to monitor the damaged area, with scaffolding already erected as a precaution. The cost of repairs remains unclear, and this leak marks an ongoing series of issues faced by the popular attraction.
