A recessed spotlight includes a frame, a hemispherical cap connected to the frame and arranged to rotate relative to the frame about at least one longitudinal axis of rotation of the cap. The recessed spotlight also includes a means for emitting a light beam that is arranged inside and is integral with the cap, and at least one device for rotationally driving the cap about the longitudinal axis. The at least one device includes a means for mounting the cap, which is arranged along a bottom, outer, annular edge of the cap and is designed to rotate about the longitudinal axis. The mounting means is arranged tangentially on the annular edge of the cap.