"St. Francis distributes bread to the poor". Series on the Life of St. Francis. Attributed to Juan Zacapa Inga, c. 1670-1680. Oil on cloth, 189 X 289 cm Flemish influences are shown in the sumptuous meal, the white tablecloth and silver serving dishes round which richly-dressed

ladies and gentlemen of Cuzco society are seated. One especially notices the chilis and other pepper. On the right, a group of poor people and beggars are memorable for the amazing realism shown by the great Spanish masters of baroque art. The artist imposes his special Latin American vision by depicting the people and ambience of his contemporary surroundings with a very appropriate use of color and composition.