Vermeer

Vermeer's technique was replicated by a painter named Van Meegeren. This site has some good information about the latter, but some broken links.

This site has good links and information about this remarkable forger. He fooled the critics and made a fortune -- and risked it to show how good he was.

The significance of Van Meegeren's ability to work in the style of Vermeer would indicate that Vermeer's place in art history is in part because he defined his style first, not necessarily because he was technically the best working in his style.

But check this out yourselves. Do you think that Van Meegeren was as technically accomplished as Vermeer?

Also, check out this short YouTube video featuring Jonathan Lopez who has written a book about the man "who made Vermeers".