An imaginary view, evoking the Neopolitan shore of the bay of Baiae, at sunset. On the right, in the middleground, a large vessel with three masts is anchored offshore. Two rowing boats ferry the passengers to land. In the centre middleground is a small fortification with a tower close to the water's edge that is topped with a blue flag. A vessel lies on its side on the shore next to the tower, with figures milling around. In the foreground, people wearing peasant costume are gathered on the shore engaged in a variety of activities. On the right, several people are fishing, their catch collected in wicker baskets. In the centre, three figures are gathered around a campfire, with a cooking vessel suspended over the flames. On the left, several fishermen work on boats pulled up on the shore.