The Dutch forger who sold fake Vermeers to Hitler's right-hand man—then became a national hero.
Andrew Graham-Dixon investigates the story of the 20th century's greatest art forger, Han van Meegeren, who made millions during World War II selling fake Vermeers in Nazi-occupied Holland.
Direction
Graham-Dixon's devilish glee explaining how the scam worked.
Production
Gorgeous Vermeer-adjacent lighting that almost sells the fakes itself.
Writing
The delicious irony that Nazis wanted 'degenerate' art destroyed—except when fooled.
Director
Colin Murray
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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