Han van Meegeren knew that white lead was used during Vermeer's time, but of course he had to obtain his stocks through the modern colour trade, which had changed significantly since the 17th century.
Han van Meegeren vidste, hvilke hvide nuancer, der blev brugt i Vermeers æra, men selvfølgelig måtte han skaffe sine materialer gennem moderne farvehandlere, og disse var ændret betydeligt siden 1700-tallet.