8) Locality
It happened that the painter continued his work under the heed which his neighbors had given. However, as he sat in the midst of his subject, a problem presented itself: the street was so lively with bodies and business that he could not see beyond a few steps in front of him. Therefore, to capture the entirety of the scene, he was forced to guess at that which was beyond his eye’s ability. Despite this, when the work was finished he was satisfied. Though, as it happened—and to his surprise—upon seeing the painting his neighbors cried, “How dare you misrepresent my home? You have twisted and distorted all of that which is closest to me. Your painting is untruthful and you have offended me!”
At this remark the painter reflected, then felt a slight haughtiness come over him. His patrons had no concept of the real—their ambition ran faster than their senses.
