Gezicht op een zeehaven bij rotsachtige kust met Romeins bouwwerk Possibly 1774

This etching by Richard Earlom, possibly dated 1774, depicts a bustling harbor scene with a Roman archway in the foreground. The image, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of daily life in a European port, with boats and ships docked alongside the stone structure. Earlom, a skilled printmaker known for his meticulous attention to detail, skillfully uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. This work is a fine example of 18th-century printmaking, showcasing the artistic mastery of this period.