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This particular article emphasizes artistic interpretation. Another viewpoint is suggested in a New Scientist book review on the subject:
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22630152-300-eye-of-t...
which considers the possible use of lenses and a camera obscura arrangement which would have enabled direct tracings onto the hemp canvas or parchment at the time (wonder if they toked it?).
Watch these microminiatures http://konenko.net/micro.htm