Human Generated Data

Title

Medea and Jason

Date

1539

People

Artist: Georg Pencz, German 1500 - 1550

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Butts and Michael Parke-Taylor in honor of Marjorie B. Cohn, M25871

Human Generated Data

Title

Medea and Jason

People

Artist: Georg Pencz, German 1500 - 1550

Date

1539

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Barbara Butts and Michael Parke-Taylor in honor of Marjorie B. Cohn, M25871

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-07

Human 93
Person 93
Art 91
Painting 90.1
Person 88.6
Angel 59.9
Archangel 59.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-07

people 100
art 99.9
print 99.5
illustration 99.4
adult 99.1
man 99
engraving 98.6
leader 96.8
two 96.8
one 96.7
painting 96.4
Renaissance 96.4
group 96.3
royalty 91.8
administration 90.9
kneeling 88.9
religion 88.7
portrait 86.8
weapon 86.6
facial hair 86.6

Imagga
created on 2019-08-07

temple 94.6
statue 77.1
sculpture 59.5
architecture 38.6
religion 37.7
stone 36.1
art 34.7
ancient 32.9
history 30.5
monument 30
carving 29.9
culture 26.6
old 25.1
god 24.9
religious 24.4
column 23.1
travel 22.6
famous 19.6
figure 17.2
building 16.7
holy 16.4
tourism 15.7
fountain 15.7
decoration 15.6
spirituality 15.4
city 15
east 15
spiritual 14.4
oriental 14.2
sketch 13.9
historic 13.8
relief 13.5
china 13.2
detail 12.9
statues 12.8
carved 12.7
church 12
sculptures 11.9
tourist 11.8
marble 11.8
face 11.4
historical 11.3
antique 11.3
head 10.9
landmark 10.9
lion 10.8
gold 10.7
museum 10.7
pray 10.7
worship 10.7
heritage 10.6
palace 10.6
structure 10.6
drawing 10
southeast 9.9
carve 9.8
facade 9.6
meditation 9.6
century 8.8
rock 8.7
faith 8.6
representation 8.6
traditional 8.3
style 8.2
symbol 8.1
goddess 7.9
idol 7.9
design 7.9
ruin 7.8
eastern 7.8
golden 7.8
architectural 7.7
capital 7.6
decorative 7.5
exterior 7.4
peace 7.3

Google
created on 2019-08-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-07

text 100
book 100
drawing 99.2
sketch 99
cartoon 95
painting 92.8
art 80.8
person 73

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 71.3%
Surprised 7.9%
Calm 46.8%
Disgusted 5.3%
Happy 4.2%
Confused 4.3%
Angry 13.3%
Sad 18.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 11-18
Gender Male, 76.2%
Calm 2.6%
Happy 0.1%
Angry 0.9%
Confused 0.8%
Sad 95.3%
Disgusted 0.1%
Surprised 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 93%
Person 88.6%
Painting 90.1%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a drawing of a man with a knife and a knife -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-09

The image is an engraving depicting the mythological figure Medea, known for her association with witchcraft and her role in various ancient Greek legends. The scene shows two main figures: Medea and another character who appears to be a warrior, possibly Jason, recognisable by his elaborate armor and helmet adorned with a plume. Medea, partly draped and seated, engages in the act of crafting or conjuring at what seems like an altar or table, holding a small figure, possibly an effigy or potion ingredient. The scene is set within an intimate, draped space, suggesting secrecy and mysticism. The engraving style features detailed linework characteristic of Renaissance artistry. The overall ambiance of the image is one of historical and mythological significance, emphasizing themes of magic and legend.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-09

The image is a detailed black and white engraving depicting two figures from classical mythology or literature. The scene is set indoors, suggested by the curtain backdrop with the name "MEDEA" inscribed in the upper section of the frame. This indicates that the scene likely involves the character Medea from Greek mythology.

On the left, a figure wearing a helmet and classical attire is standing, holding a small, winged creature in their hand extended towards the second figure. This person's posture and attire suggest they might be a warrior or a hero, and they are intently focused on the winged creature.

On the right is a seated figure, appearing to be nude and engaged in an intimate interaction with the standing figure. Their body is turned towards the standing figure, and their right hand is raised in what could be interpreted as a gesture of either acceptance or alarm towards the creature being offered.

The artwork is rendered with high attention to detail, capturing textures such as the folds of the drapery, the feathered wings of the creature, and the musculature of the human figures. There is a sense of dynamic tension between the two characters that suggests a moment of significant narrative importance.

The overall composition, attire, and presence of mythological elements hint at a story from ancient mythology. The scene could be illustrating a pivotal event involving magic, transformation, or exchange, common themes in stories about Medea, who is known for her sorcery.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-09

This appears to be a classical engraving titled "Medea" depicting a dramatic scene with two figures and a small winged cherub or cupid-like figure between them. The artwork is rendered in black and white with detailed cross-hatching and line work characteristic of Renaissance-era engravings. One figure is standing and wearing classical dress with a helmet adorned with feathers, while the other figure is seated and partially draped. The composition includes elaborate curtains or drapery in the background and architectural elements like a bench or pedestal. The scene appears to be depicting a moment from the classical myth of Medea, though the specific moment being portrayed isn't immediately clear. The engraving shows fine attention to detail and demonstrates the sophisticated printmaking techniques of the period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-09

The image depicts a classical engraving or etching showing two nude figures, likely from Greek or Roman mythology. On the left is a male figure wearing a toga or robe and a laurel wreath on his head, holding a staff or scepter. To the right is a nude female figure with curly hair, sitting on a raised platform or pedestal and reaching out towards the male figure's hand. The image has intricate shading and linework typical of detailed engravings from past centuries. The text at the top reads "IMEDEA".

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-09

The image depicts a classical mythological or allegorical scene. It shows a woman, likely a goddess or personified figure, seated on a throne or raised platform. She is surrounded by various ornate and decorative elements, including drapery, wreaths, and other decorative motifs. In the foreground, there appear to be two cherubic figures or putti interacting in some manner. The overall style and composition suggest this is a work of Renaissance or Baroque-era art, with a focus on intricate detailing and classical imagery.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image depicts a scene from ancient Greek mythology, specifically the story of Medea and Jason. The artwork is an engraving by the renowned artist Albrecht Dürer, created in 1496.

In the foreground, Medea is shown seated on a throne, holding a small statue of a man in her left hand and gesturing with her right. She is nude, except for a cloth draped over her left shoulder. Jason stands before her, wearing a helmet and armor, and holding a small statue of a woman in his right hand. He appears to be presenting it to Medea.

The background of the image features a dark curtain, which adds depth and contrast to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the engraving is one of drama and tension, capturing the intense emotions and conflicts that arise between the two characters in the mythological story.

Dürer's use of shading and texture in the engraving creates a sense of realism and detail, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate folds of Medea's cloth and the intricate details of Jason's armor. The image is a testament to Dürer's skill as an engraver and his ability to convey complex emotions and stories through his art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image is a black-and-white illustration of two figures, one male and one female, in a classical setting. The male figure, on the left, wears a helmet and a short tunic, while the female figure, on the right, is nude and seated on a bench. The background features a curtain with a decorative border at the top, and the overall style suggests an ancient Greek or Roman influence. The illustration appears to be a reproduction of an older work, possibly from the Renaissance period, given the level of detail and the classical themes depicted.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image depicts a black-and-white illustration of two individuals. The individual on the left is standing and holding a tray with two birds on it. The individual on the right is sitting on a bench and appears to be reaching for the birds. The person on the right has a hand raised and is looking at the person on the left. Both individuals are wearing a helmet.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image is a black-and-white drawing depicting a scene with two figures. The figure on the left is a man wearing a helmet and holding a plate with a bird on it. The figure on the right is a woman sitting on a bench, looking at the bird with a shocked expression. The drawing has a watermark that reads "Medea" at the top and "P. & F." at the bottom.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

This is an engraving depicting the Greek myth of Medea. The scene is set in a room, possibly a bed chamber. A heavily armored man, wearing a helmet adorned with feathers, stands to the left. He holds a small figure on a plate towards a nude woman who is seated. She looks up at the figures in astonishment. The woman is Medea, identified by the inscription "MEDEA" at the top of the image. The scene implies that the armored man is giving Medea some potion or object to help her with her magic.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image is a black and white engraving that depicts a scene with two figures, labeled "MEDEA" at the top. A woman, unclothed and with an updo hairstyle, sits partially draped on a low platform. She is looking up at a man in a helmet and Roman-style attire who is handing her a small statuette of a man standing on top of a cluster of birds. The man seems to be presenting this figurine as a gift, and the woman has one hand raised in surprise or acceptance. The scene is set indoors, with a curtain backdrop that suggests a domestic setting. The image has a fine, detailed style typical of engravings, with cross-hatching to create depth and texture.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

MEDEA
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