A Treatise on Painting, by Leonardo da Vinci
1721
Senex and Taylor, London
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Naked Men employ'd in any laborious Work, or violent Motion, do only show such of their Muscles, as playing along the side of any moving Member, is the Occasion of its Action; the Muscles of each Member appearing more or less distinct and bold, as the effort it Exerts is more or less forcible.