Han van Meegeren was in a quandary. To save himself from this serious charge he would have to admit to a whole history of forgery. Over several years, he'd earned millions from his fakes.

Han van Meegeren, born 1889 in Deventer, Netherlands, was a Dutch artist known for his painting and forgery. He was influenced by Johannes Vermeer and Bartus Korteling, and studied at the Delft ...

Closely following the transfer of Peter Van Vlissingen to cell in the Joliet Penitentiary to-day, the authorities made the startling discovery that his outstanding forgeries total nearly $ ...