How did Memling achieve such realistic detail?
My approach involved close observation of nature and the human form. I studied the textures of fabrics, the play of light on surfaces, and the subtle expressions of faces with great care. This meticulous study was not merely an exercise in imitation, but a way to imbue my religious scenes with a tangible reality, thereby making the divine more present and understandable to the viewer. Precision in rendering was a pathway to truth.
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