Two Germans arrested for hanging fake artworks in the Louvre

Two German men were taken into custody after attempting to hang fake artworks within the Louvre museum in Paris. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when the individuals placed two small frames on the walls, one depicting one of the men in armor and the other featuring both men alongside a woman. While the act caused minor damage to the museum walls, the museum's prized Mona Lisa remained entirely unaffected by the stunt. Security personnel quickly detained the men, who later claimed the act was merely a prank, and handed them over to the French police for further investigation.

This security breach arrives at a challenging time for the institution, which has faced significant criticism regarding its protective measures. Last year, the museum suffered a high-profile theft involving eight pieces of jewelry from Napoleon's collection, valued at approximately 88 million euros. Although the museum is among the most visited globally, these ongoing security lapses continue to spark debate about the safety of its world-class exhibits.