The work of the master painter of the 17th century was incredibly photogenic — now it is proven how a painter could do it with technical aids

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The work of the master painter of the 17th century was incredibly photogenic — now it is proven how a painter could do it with technical aids

Painter Johannes Vermeer captured the light on canvas with incredible realism. Was there only artistic talent in the background, or also advanced optics?