\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \ri15600 \f1 Much of Francisco de ZurbarßnÆs fame is derived from his still lifes, as the artist was able to create simple but highly sug
gestive compositions from just a few household utensils. The contrast between the dark background and the direct lighting imparts a highly evocative quality to these objects, so that they look like church ornaments set on top of an altar.
