Both show the Bacino di San Marco, Venice's inner harbour of saint Mark's - but from opposing views.

两幅画都描绘圣马可港威尼斯的圣马可内港，但两幅角度相反。

At the bottom of the steps was the quay, or landing-place, beside the inner harbour.

台阶的底部是内港旁边的码头， 或着陆点。