Movement of cargo and passengers by sea along a cost, without crossing an ocean

A landing stage, with (right) a portico of three columns: two people with a cargo wait for the boat, while two women dance. Etching attributed to Perelle.

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A landing stage, with (right) a portico of three columns: two people with a cargo wait for the boat, while two women dance. Etching attributed to Perelle.