[Eowyn-of-Rohan]

Last time I saw it was in 1996. It was not in a sealed case then, as I recall, but there was a sign that, in several languages, stated that no flash photography was allowed... while all around were tourists snapping flash photos.

[Dianna]

Last time I saw it was in 1996. It was not in a sealed case then, as I recall, but there was a sign that, in several languages, stated that no flash photography was allowed... while all around were tourists snapping flash photos.

My parents were at the Louvre a couple of years ago. People were touching the statue of David. My dad was incensed!

[Bonaparte]

"...while all around were tourists snapping flash photos."

This was the case way back when I was dumb enough to go to Paris and spend my time and money there. If the French were serious about protecting this art, they would forbid all cameras inside their museums. They would require that those cameras be checked with security at the entrance. But they have never done this because they are far more concerned with the money they are making off the Mona Lisa.