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Q: Given gravitational lensing, why would black holes visually appear black?

Igor F.This image from Wikipedia, also referenced in this question, is an artist's vision of how a black hole should look like: However, given that a black hole is a gravitational lens strong enough to swallow the light rays that come too close to it, shouldn't it also bend light that comes from behind...

 

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