Vermeer and His Forger
A 2025 Avignon Press Club Top Pick
The director of a major London museum is horrified to discover that the painting he lent to the Louvre is a fake. His world crumbles; he begins to lose his mind. Then, the ghost of Han van Meegeren—the 20th century’s most famous forger—appears. A brilliant, biting duel of wits ensues: who deserves the blame—the duped expert or the genius con artist? Does the true value of a work lie in its price, its signature... or the emotion it evokes?
"François Barluet has crafted a delightful, entertaining, and fascinating play. The audience learns a great deal—and has even more fun." — Coup de Théâtre
"A top-notch 'edutainment' play. A real gem!" — Tatouvu
"François Barluet and Benoît Gourley portray their characters with remarkable talent. The duo works wonders. The audience is truly won over." — Arts Culture Evasion
"A brilliant, accessible play that makes a chapter of art history captivating." — Avignon et Moi
