The Washing of the Feet

Forgery
Han van Meegeren1941–1943
The Washing of the Feet, a 1941-43 forgery by Han van Meegeren in the manner of Johannes Vermeer. Wikimedia Commons / Public domain

About this painting

A religious composition in Van Meegeren's invented 'early Vermeer' manner, bought by the Netherlands state and now held by the Rijksmuseum as part of the documented Van Meegeren oeuvre.
Date
1941–1943
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
100 × 90 cm
Owner
Logo courtesy of RijksmuseumRijksmuseum

Current location

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands