Tijdens de bruiloft daagt doña Lambra de ridders uit haar neef te overtreffen in het spel met de lansen 1612

Antonio Tempesta created this engraving, “Tijdens de bruiloft daagt doña Lambra de ridders uit haar neef te overtreffen in het spel met de lansen,” around the turn of the 17th century. The composition is divided into distinct spatial zones, each populated with figures that animate the narrative. The foreground features a cluster of seated figures engaged in a game, their forms rendered with meticulous detail. The middle ground presents a theatrical confrontation with figures holding torches. And the background shows a distant spectacle of knights jousting. Tempesta employs a dense network of lines and hatching to model forms and create a sense of depth. The architecture serves not just as a backdrop but also as a structural element. The engraving invites us to consider how formal elements function to convey meaning and create a dynamic visual experience. It destabilizes conventional notions of space and representation.