Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback
Summary
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris damaged a 19th Century painting by Charles Meynier. This incident is the latest problem for the museum, following recent thefts and previous leaks. The damage was contained quickly, and no structural issues were found.Key Facts
- A water leak at the Louvre damaged a 19th Century ceiling painting called "The Apotheosis of Poussin, Le Sueur and Le Brun."
- The leak came from a heating pipe and was stopped within 40 minutes.
- The room affected houses artworks from the 15th and 16th centuries.
- The damaged painting shows French painters among angelic figures and was inspected the day after the leak.
- Recent problems at the Louvre include stolen jewels and damaged books from earlier leaks.
- French police have detained nine people related to a suspected ticket fraud scheme at the museum.
- A chief architect found no structural damage from the recent leak.
- The Louvre is dealing with criticism over its spending priorities on artworks instead of building maintenance.
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