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The consensus is that he created 36 paintings, although some contend that there are only 35. Because Vermeer was subjected to substantial forgery, the number of authentic Vermeers - in spite of his having died in 1675 - has fluctuated over time. A leading expert at the Met, who has invested much effort in this debate, is a proponent of 36.

If you are interested in reading about forgeries of Vermeer, check out The Forger's Spell: The True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the 20th Century, by Dolnick.

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