Quote by Miguel de Cervantes

Good painters imitate nature, bad ones spew it up.

Good painters imitate nature, bad ones spew it up.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the distinction between skilled and unskilled painters. It suggests that talented painters have the ability to recreate the beauty and essence of nature in their artwork, capturing its subtleties and intricacies. In contrast, untalented painters fail to effectively depict nature, resulting in crude and mediocre representations. The quote implies that the skill and mastery of an artist are reflected in their ability to imitate and interpret nature convincingly, depicting its beauty in a genuine and pleasing manner.

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Art

By Miguel de Cervantes

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