Francis Steinbock

Francis Steinbock is the deputy administrator of the Louvre Museum in Paris. He has recently been the spokesperson addressing the media regarding two significant incidents at the museum. First, a brazen jewel heist occurred, raising concerns about the museum's security. Shortly after, a water leak in the Egyptian antiquities library damaged between 300 and 400 works, primarily Egyptology journals and scientific documents. Steinbock has been quoted in multiple news outlets providing updates on the extent of the damage caused by the leak, clarifying that no artworks were affected, and highlighting the infrastructure issues within the museum. His role is crucial in communicating the museum's response to these events and managing the aftermath.