Francis Steinbock

Francis Steinbock is the deputy administrator of the Louvre Museum in Paris. He has recently been the spokesperson regarding a water leak that occurred in the museum's Egyptian antiquities library in late November. This leak damaged between 300 and 400 works, primarily Egyptology journals and scientific documents. Steinbock reported the incident to the media, providing updates on the extent of the damage and clarifying that no works of art were affected. The incident is newsworthy because it follows a recent jewel theft at the Louvre, raising concerns about the museum's infrastructure and security. Steinbock's role is significant as he is responsible for communicating the extent of the damage and the museum's response to these incidents.