For years, Wolfgang Beltracchi sold lies on canvas—beautiful, brilliant lies. His forged paintings, crafted in the styles of long-dead masters, fooled elite collectors, prestigious galleries, and even seasoned art historians. To the world, he appeared to be a gifted dealer uncovering lost masterpieces. In truth, he was orchestrating one of the most successful art frauds of the modern era.

In this episode of Crime Fixation, Jordan and Dr. Archer explore how Beltracchi exploited the art world’s hunger for rarity, prestige, and exclusivity. Using vintage materials and uncanny skill, he wove fiction into the fabric of art history—until a single overlooked detail unraveled it all.

Was it brilliance, deception, or both? And why are we so quick to believe what we desperately want to be true?

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