The figures are boldly painted and skillfully grouped; the action and lighting concentrate upon the figure of the Christ.

Padre Ponce had told us that the proper place from which to photograph was the pulpit, and he was right.

The sacristan was looking on with doubt: when he saw us making preparations for the picture, he hurried to us and said it was against all rule for anyone to take a photograph when the _cura_ was not present.

We told him our time was short; that we must return to Patzcuaro that day to arrange our farther journey; we showed the governor's order and Padre Ponce's letter, but all in vain.

We must wait until the _cura_ came.