A dark object seen against a bright background will appear smaller than it is. A light object will look larger when it is seen against a background darker than itself. (Leonardo da Vinci)

A dark object seen against a bright background will appear smaller than it is. A light object will look larger when it is seen against a background darker than itself.

Leonardo da Vinci

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