Cajamarca Collection

The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving)
529779 The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving); (add.info.: Spaniards taking Inca ruler Atahualpa away as woman faints)

San Francisco church (1779), Cajamarca, Peru

Tipos de Cajamarca (albumen print)
622811 Tipos de Cajamarca (albumen print) by Kroehle, Carlos (1876-1902); 12.9x9.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: People from Cajamarca, Peru.); eMichael Graham-Stewart; out of copyright

Pictography, Faical, San Ignacio, Cajamarca, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Pictography, Rock Painting, Pictograms, despicting hunting scenes, antropomorphic and zoomorphic figures, symbols and other graphics

Map of the Pacific coast along the present nations of Ecuador and Peru, with villages of Quito, Cajamarca, Cuzco and Lima, detail of a map of the Atlas

Conquest Of Peru by Francisco Pizarro. Artist: Anonymous
Conquest Of Peru by Francisco Pizarro. Found in the collection of Cathedral of Lima

PERU: PIZARRO & ATAHUALPA. The first meeting, in 1532, of Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca king. Drawing, c1600, by Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala

PERU: ATAHUALPA & PIZZARO. The first meeting, in 1532, of Francisco Pizarro and Atahualpa, the last Inca king of Peru. Drawing from El primer nueva cronica y buen gobierno

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Cajamarca, a city in Peru with a rich history that dates back to the time of the Inca Empire. It was here that one of the most significant events in Peruvian history took place - the tragic demise of Inca Emperor Atahualpa at the hands of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. In 1533, this engraving depicts the heart-wrenching moment when Atahualpa was strangled on Pizarro's orders. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the brutal conquest and colonization that unfolded during this era. Amidst this historical backdrop stands San Francisco Church, built in 1779. A symbol of resilience and faith, it has witnessed centuries pass by and remains an architectural gem in Cajamarca today. Another engraving captures King Atahualpa's arrival in Caxamalca to meet Francisco Pizarro earlier that same year. This black-and-white photo transports us back to a pivotal encounter between two worlds on the brink of collision. The albumen print titled "Tipos de Cajamarca" showcases faces from modern-day Cajamarcan society. It highlights their unique cultural heritage and serves as a testament to their enduring traditions. A map depicting villages along Ecuador and Peru's Pacific coast reminds us how these lands were once home to thriving civilizations long before European contact, and is a glimpse into pre-colonial times when indigenous cultures flourished across these territories. An anonymous artist's depiction portrays Francisco Pizarro leading his conquest of Peru. This artwork encapsulates both triumph and tragedy, illustrating how power dynamics shaped South America's destiny forever. Lastly, Luis Rosendo's pictography series offers glimpses into contemporary life in Cajamarca through vivid imagery captured in 2015. These photographs remind us that despite its tumultuous past, Cajamarca thrives as a vibrant community where tradition meets modernity.