Nazi Art Scandal that Shook the Netherlands: The Story of Han van Meegeren

When World War II ended, Dutch art dealer Han van Meegeren was accused of selling a priceless Vermeer to notorious Nazi leader Hermann Göring—a crime that could have cost him his life. But when Van Meegeren finally revealed his defense, the case took a turn no one saw coming.

Discover the incredible true story behind one of the Netherlands' most sensational postwar scandals, involving Nazi-looted art, priceless masterpieces, suspicious art dealers, and some very embarrassed experts. Along the way, we explore a fascinating question that still feels surprisingly relevant today: What really makes a work of art valuable?