Though he lived in obscurity and died in poverty, Luis Meléndez is now considered to have been one of the greatest still life painters in all of Europe. Each of his paintings is a visually arresting masterpiece. His skillful arrangements of Spanish foods, tableware and vessels are strongly lit to enhance the illusion of volume; the variegated hues and textures of each object rendered with virtuoso precision. He was inspired not by lofty mythological, religious or historical themes, but by the beauty of the everyday. By presenting his subject matter at a close distance and low vantage point, he invited the viewer to make a detailed observation of each of the surfaces and forms he had so carefully described. "The world around you is filled with unsung wonders," he seems to say, "if only you would look."

The Ibis’s giclée process uses archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper to achieve crisp detail and rich, lasting color. Unlike posters, they will not yellow with time, but will maintain their original quality for as long as you own them.

All of The Ibis's prints come with a 100% happiness guarantee. If you are disappointed in your purchase for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.