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Title

Mouth of Hell

Date

1667

People

Artist: Matthäus Küsel, German 1629 - 1681

Artist after: Lodovico Ottavio Burnacini, Italian 1636-1707

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Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Anne (Nancy) M. and Paul S. Morgan in honor of James Cuno, M25792.1

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Title

Mouth of Hell

People

Artist: Matthäus Küsel, German 1629 - 1681

Artist after: Lodovico Ottavio Burnacini, Italian 1636-1707

Date

1667

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Anne (Nancy) M. and Paul S. Morgan in honor of James Cuno, M25792.1

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Amazon

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Clarifai

Picture frame
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Human head

Clarifai

Picture frame 69.6%

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Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

drawings of the gods by person.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a drawing of a man in a boat on a river

OpenAI GPT

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Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-07-16

This is a dramatic historical engraving that appears to be a theatrical scene or stage design. The composition shows a dramatic seascape viewed through what appears to be a cave or rocky opening. In the center, there's a small boat on turbulent waters with a figure in it. The sky is filled with swirling clouds and what appear to be flying figures or creatures, possibly representing winds or spirits. In the background, there's a cityscape or shoreline visible on the horizon. The overall style suggests this is likely from the Baroque period, with its characteristic dramatic contrasts and dynamic movement. The artist's name "Lodovie Burnae" appears to be written at the bottom of the print. The engraving technique uses cross-hatching and curved lines to create a sense of movement and atmosphere, particularly in the clouds and water.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image is an old, sepia-toned drawing of a fantastical scene. The drawing is framed by a border, with the top and bottom edges appearing to be torn or worn away.

In the center of the image, there is a large, dark shape that resembles a wave or a cloud. This shape is surrounded by smaller, lighter shapes that appear to be clouds or smoke. There are also several figures in the image, including what appears to be a person or animal in the foreground, and several other figures in the background.

The overall effect of the image is one of drama and movement, with the dark shape in the center creating a sense of tension and energy. The use of sepia tones gives the image a sense of age and nostalgia, and the worn edges of the paper add to the sense of history and authenticity.

It's difficult to say exactly what the image depicts, as it appears to be a fantastical or dreamlike scene. However, it's clear that the artist was trying to convey a sense of drama and movement, and the use of dark and light shapes creates a sense of contrast and tension.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image is a monochromatic drawing of a scene that appears to be a battle between angels and demons. The drawing is made with fine lines and intricate details, giving it a sense of depth and movement. The drawing is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, with the angels and demons appearing to be engaged in a fierce battle. The angels are depicted with wings and halos, while the demons are shown with horns and tails. The battle appears to be taking place in a fiery landscape, with flames and smoke rising up around the figures. The overall effect is one of chaos and turmoil, with the angels and demons locked in a struggle for supremacy.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

This image is an engraving of a fantastical scene. In the center foreground is a small boat occupied by a person rowing. The boat is on a body of water with a cityscape visible in the background. Above the boat, amidst swirling clouds and possibly smoke or fire, are several figures that appear to be flying or falling. They have a demonic appearance. The scene is framed by a large, stylized structure that looks like it could be made of natural elements such as rocks, trees, or even parts of a giant creature. The overall style of the engraving suggests it may be an illustration for a story or a representation of a mythical event.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a detailed etching depicting a dramatic and stormy seascape. The scene is dominated by turbulent, swirling clouds and waves, creating a sense of chaos and turmoil. The sky is filled with dark, billowing clouds that appear to be in motion, suggesting a storm or tempest.

In the foreground, large, crashing waves are depicted, with whitecaps and frothy water adding to the sense of a tumultuous sea. Among the waves, there are several small boats or ships struggling against the rough waters. The boats appear to be in distress, with some possibly capsizing or sinking.

In the background, there is a faint outline of a distant shoreline with what appears to be a city or town, providing a sense of scale and context to the storm's magnitude. The overall mood of the image is one of danger and struggle, highlighting the power of nature and the vulnerability of the ships caught in the storm.

The artwork is signed "Lodovico Butti" at the bottom left corner, indicating the artist who created this piece. The style and technique suggest it is an etching, characterized by intricate lines and shading to create depth and texture.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-19

This image is a black-and-white etching that appears to depict a dramatic and fantastical scene. The composition includes a body of water in the foreground, where a person is rowing a small boat. The background features a cityscape shrouded in smoke and clouds, suggesting a state of destruction or disaster.

Above the city, there are figures that resemble demons or mythical creatures, depicted with wings and horns, adding a supernatural element to the scene. The sky is filled with swirling clouds and darker areas that may represent stormy weather or a chaotic atmosphere.

The overall mood of the image is one of turmoil and mystery, with the combination of the rowing figure in the boat, the menacing figures in the sky, and the chaotic sky and cityscape creating a sense of tension and tension. The artist's signature, "Lodovico Bufno," is visible in the bottom left corner, indicating the creator of this etching.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-19

This image is a detailed black-and-white engraving depicting a dramatic and chaotic scene. In the foreground, a monstrous creature with large, curved horns lies on the ground, its body sprawling across the landscape. The creature appears to be dead or incapacitated, with its eyes closed and its mouth open in a silent roar.

Above the creature, the sky is filled with tumultuous clouds and smoke, creating a sense of chaos and turmoil. In the midst of the clouds, several small, winged figures are seen falling or flying, adding to the sense of disorder. These figures resemble angels or demons, contributing to the supernatural atmosphere of the scene.

In the background, a cityscape is visible, with buildings and structures partially obscured by the clouds and smoke. The city appears to be distant and somewhat mysterious, adding depth to the composition.

In the middle ground, a small boat with two figures is seen on a body of water, possibly a river or a lake. The boat is positioned near the monstrous creature, and the figures in the boat appear to be observing the scene.

The overall mood of the engraving is one of drama and mystery, with elements of the supernatural and the chaotic intermingling with the more earthly and human elements. The artist's signature, "Ludovic Burra," is visible in the bottom left corner of the image.