A figure suspended on a cloud controls a crowded and seemingly incomprehensible scene.
From the parade ground of the San Donato bastion of the Walls of Lucca, militia are firing cannon shots under the supervision of the Captain of the bombardiers.
A little farther on the captain's aide and beside the cannon two drummers and three bombardiers, a flag-bearer and a broken lance.
On the bridge that gives access to the Porta San Donato people are entering and leaving the city festively.