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Leonardo da Vinci - Of several luminous bodies of...
Of several luminous bodies of equal size and brilliancy and at an equal distance, that will look the largest which is surrounded by the darkest background. (Leonardo da Vinci)

Of several luminous bodies of equal size and brilliancy and at an equal distance, that will look the largest which is surrounded by the darkest background.

Leonardo da Vinci

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