A Treatise on Painting, by Leonardo da Vinci
1721
Senex and Taylor, London
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The Contour of any illumined Member, will appear more obscure, as the Ground on which it is seen is more bright; and for the same reason, it will appear more clear, as its Ground is more obscure: Lastly, if it be flat, and the Ground bright, like to it in Colour, and equal to it in brightness, the Contour will be insensible.