Represent your figures in such action as may be fitted to express what purpose is in the mind of each; otherwise your art will not be admirable. (Leonardo da Vinci)

Represent your figures in such action as may be fitted to express what purpose is in the mind of each; otherwise your art will not be admirable.

Leonardo da Vinci

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