Fakes
Some paintings are made with deliberate intent to deceive. Commonly known as forgeries, these are works that have been falsely presented as the product of another artist or time.
Some fakes are extraordinarily sophisticated and require thorough scientific analysis to unlock their secrets. Others were originally made as honest imitations of another artist’s work, but have subsequently been altered or misrepresented.
Close Examination: Fakes, Mistakes and Discoveries reveals some of the secrets behind National Gallery paintings.
Uncover some intriguing tales of deception and deceit uncovered through close examination:
