The Deceit of a Master Forger

Han van Meegeren is the name of a famous Dutch painter and portraitist. But his otherworldly skills as a forger set him on the map and spread his fame across the globe. Tired of being ridiculed by art critics, Meegeren became determined to prove his worth to his peers and the rest of the world.

In an ingenious move, he crafted a plot to copy the masterpieces of famous painters and pass them off as originals. Despite the deceitfulness of his methods, several people bought into his scheme, proving his talent. As you’d expect, he made quite a fortune off the forgeries.