In einer Halle führt in Gegenwart vieler Personen ein Mann einem Jüngling ein Mädchen zu c. 1565 - 1570

Luca Cambiaso sketched "In einer Halle führt in Gegenwart vieler Personen ein Mann einem Jüngling ein Mädchen zu" using pen and brown ink. The sketch captures a staged scene with a man presenting a girl to a youth amidst a crowd, set against an architectural backdrop. Cambiaso, working in 16th-century Genoa, lived in a society deeply rooted in patriarchy and social hierarchy. This piece subtly reflects the era's power dynamics, especially how women were often positioned within social exchanges. The act of presentation hints at the arranged marriages and alliances that were commonplace, impacting women’s agency. The figures in the hall appear as archetypes which is typical of Cambiaso, rather than distinct individuals. Look at how the figures are arranged which evokes a sense of formality, reflective of the rituals that governed social life. This sketch invites us to think about how identity is constructed and negotiated within these historical contexts.