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A treatise of painting (1721)

Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519 · London : Pinted for J. Senex ... and W. Taylor ... · leaf 91

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on the con-trary, where the Ground on which it is received,is darker than the Surface whence it proceeds, itwill be bolder and more vifible : Laftly, It willbe ftill more fenfible as the Ground is more ob-feure, and dimmer, as it is more bright.©fthePofid- As much as the left fide of the Nudity,… … ■^Leonardo da ViNCfc 6f cnd ; that is, in proportion as that part of trieFigure between the left Shoulder I), and ffieWafte A, is diminifhed, the part on the Oppo-fite fide, from BtoC is augmented; the Navelor the middle of the Body always continuing inthe lame height. This diminution of Parts…

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