In the middle, José de San Martín can be seen, holding the Peruvian flag with his left hand.

Around him are the different political, military and religious authorities who attended the event, and on the esplanade the people of Lima listening to the words of San Martín.

[4] According to research by art historian Luis Eduardo Wuffarden, it has been established that the only character on the balcony looking towards the viewer is Lepiani, who added a self-portrait to the painting.

[1] Similarly, the design surrounding the balcony does not match with the actual appearance of the city during the period.

[4] On the other hand, San Martín carries the flag that corresponds to the third design made by José Bernardo de Tagle in 1822.