Leonardo da Vinci: A luminous body will appear more brilliant in proportion as it is surrounded by deeper shadow.

A luminous body will appear more brilliant in proportion as it is surrounded by — Leonardo da Vinci

A luminous body will appear more brilliant in proportion as it is surrounded by deeper shadow.

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