By 1928, the similarity of van Meegeren's paintings to those of the Old Masters began to draw the reproach of Dutch art critics, who were more interested in Cubism, Surrealism, and other movements.
I 1928 begyndte ligheden mellem van Meegerens malerier og de gamle mestres værker at provokere hollandske kunstkritikere, som var mere interesserede i kubisme, surrealisme og andre nyskabelser.