Community of Franciscan Monks, San Francisco Monastery, Cusco 1931

"Community of Franciscan Monks, San Francisco Monastery, Cusco" is a 1931 photograph by the Peruvian photographer Martin Chambi. The image, taken in the courtyard of a Franciscan monastery in Cusco, Peru, shows a group of Franciscan monks posed formally. Chambi, who was known for his striking black and white portraits, uses the composition and lighting to create a sense of solemnity and stillness, highlighting the religious significance of the subject matter. This photograph exemplifies Chambi's approach to capturing the social and cultural fabric of his country in the early 20th century.