What tool do art historians believe Vermeer used to aid in his virtuoso depiction of light?
A) Clip targets
B) Photo lens
C) Convex mirror
D) Camera obscura

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Art historians believe Vermeer used a camera obscura, an early type of optical device that projects an image of its surroundings on a screen, to aid in his detailed and accurate depiction of light and perspective in his paintings.

What Tool Do Art Historians Believe Vermeer Used to Aid