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Seaport with the Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba, by Claude Lorrain 1648
A thin shaft of majestic sunlight
dances across the harbours contained waves
As if highlighting each crest in gold leaf
Men with muscled arms and sturdier backs
load small boats, transporting large chests of fine silks
Precious stone, spices, and polished gold
Others stand motionless on the fine-marbled quay,
ready to glimpse the regal retinue
Overhead, dawn clouds s...
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