Human Generated Data

Title

Square and church of St. Mark, Venice

Date

1880s

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2584

Human Generated Data

Title

Square and church of St. Mark, Venice

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

1880s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2584

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Downtown 99.7
Building 99.7
City 99.7
Urban 99.7
Town 99.7
Architecture 99.5
Tower 97.8
Spire 85.3
Steeple 85.3
Human 64
Town Square 58.6
Plaza 58.6
Metropolis 58.2
Pillar 58
Column 58
Office Building 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

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church 98.4
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cathedral 96.4
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people 93.6
clock 93.1
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river 92.5
light 91.7
old 90.1
administration 88.8

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

building 58.2
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city 40.8
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university 37.1
structure 32
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church 29.6
sky 29.4
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town 18.6
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capital 14.3
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center 12.3
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monastery 11.3
pier 10.4
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cross 7.5
traditional 7.5
park 7.4
sunset 7.2
summer 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

text 97.7
building 94.6
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city 74.4
tower 67.3
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 64%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-08

a tall building in a city 78.4%
a close up of a tall building 78.3%
a close up of a tall building in a city 78.1%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a clock tower in a city square with a clock tower

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image depicts St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) in Venice, Italy, captured in a historical photograph. In the foreground, the square appears spacious with an empty feel, showcasing its famous patterned pavement. Centrally, the Campanile of St. Mark's stands tall, dominating the scene. The bell tower is recognizable for its simple, rectangular structure and pointed spire. Behind it, the ornate facade of St. Mark's Basilica is visible, featuring its iconic domes and detailed architectural details. On either side of the square are symmetrical rows of colonnaded buildings: the Procuratie Vecchie on the left and Procuratie Nuove on the right, both exemplifying classical Venetian architecture. The photograph is sepia-toned, underscoring its vintage aesthetic and historical significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image shows an old photograph of Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Square) in Venice, Italy. The photograph is sepia-toned, giving it a vintage appearance. Dominating the center of the image is the Campanile of St Mark's Basilica, a tall, rectangular bell tower with a pyramid-shaped spire at the top. The square is mostly empty, suggesting that it was captured either early in the morning or during a quiet period.

To the left and right of the tower are classical Venetian architecture, featuring long, arcade-lined facades with arches and columns. The building on the left is part of the Procuratie, which houses shops and cafes on the ground floor, and government offices above. On the right, the buildings appear similar, contributing to the symmetry of the square. In the background, you can also see the domes and intricate details of St Mark's Basilica, including spires and carvings. The photograph captures an iconic and historical view of a famous location in Venice.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a grand architectural structure in what looks like a town square or plaza. The centerpiece of the image is a tall, ornate bell tower with a pointed spire at the top. Surrounding the tower are several large, ornate buildings with arched windows and decorative facades, suggesting this is a historic European city. The plaza in the foreground is paved with stone and appears to be empty, with a few lamp posts visible. The overall scene conveys a sense of grandeur and historical significance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a historic photograph of St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) in Venice, Italy. The image shows the iconic St. Mark's Basilica in the center background with its distinctive Byzantine domes, and the famous Campanile (bell tower) standing prominently in the middle of the composition. The square is flanked by the Procuratie buildings with their characteristic arcaded architecture. The photograph appears to be from the 19th century, given its sepia tone and the empty, uncluttered nature of the square. The stone pavement of the piazza is clearly visible, and several lamp posts are positioned across the square. This is a remarkable historical view of one of Venice's most famous landmarks, showing the architectural grandeur of the space without the crowds that typically fill it today.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy. The square is empty and devoid of people, with only a few streetlights scattered about. The buildings surrounding the square are ornate and feature a mix of Gothic and Byzantine architectural styles, with intricate stone carvings and ornate details.

In the center of the square stands the iconic Campanile di San Marco, a tall bell tower that is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Venice. The tower is adorned with a distinctive onion-shaped dome at its top and is surrounded by a series of arches and columns.

To the left of the Campanile di San Marco is the Basilica di San Marco, a grand cathedral that is one of the most famous churches in the world. The basilica features a large dome and a series of ornate spires, and is surrounded by a series of colonnades and arches.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of grandeur and majesty, with the ornate buildings and towering Campanile di San Marco creating a sense of awe and wonder. The empty square adds to the sense of tranquility and serenity, making the image feel like a peaceful and contemplative moment in time.

The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, given the sepia tone and the style of the buildings. The photograph is likely a historic document of St. Mark's Square, capturing a moment in time when the square was less crowded and more peaceful than it is today.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, with the Campanile di San Marco prominently featured in the center. The square is empty, with no people visible, and the buildings on either side are adorned with ornate architecture. The photograph appears to be an old print, possibly from the 19th century, given its sepia tone and worn edges. It is presented in a black frame, which adds to its vintage aesthetic. Overall, the image captures the grandeur and beauty of St. Mark's Square, one of Venice's most iconic landmarks.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

This vintage photograph captures a serene scene of the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. The image showcases a large, open square with a tall, ornate tower rising prominently in the center. The tower is surrounded by several buildings, and the square is paved with cobblestones. The photograph is slightly blurred, giving it a nostalgic and timeless quality. The image is framed in a black border, adding to its vintage charm.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a photograph of a city square, taken in black and white. In the center of the square, there is a tall clock tower. On the left side of the square, there is a large building with a dome-shaped roof. The square is surrounded by other buildings, and there are people sitting on benches in front of one of the buildings. The photograph has a vintage look to it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image shows the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, taken from a low angle. The St. Mark's Campanile stands tall in the center-right, with St. Mark's Basilica visible behind it. The Procuratie Nuove buildings frame the square on the left and right, with their distinct arched facades. The square itself is paved with stone and dotted with a few lampposts. The overall tone of the image is sepia, suggesting it is an older photograph. The sky is a washed-out white, and there are some dark areas in the bottom right corner where shadows fall. The entire scene is bordered by a black frame, adding to the antique feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

The photograph captures a classic view of St. Mark's Square in Venice. It is a sepia-toned image, suggesting it is likely an older photograph.

Key elements visible:

  • St. Mark's Campanile: A prominent, tall bell tower dominates the center of the image. It's a brick structure with a square base and a spire at the top.
  • St. Mark's Basilica: Behind the Campanile is the ornate facade of St. Mark's Basilica, with its multiple domes, arches, and detailed architectural features.
  • Procuratie Vecchie and Nuove: The long arcaded buildings that frame the square are visible on both sides. These are the Procuratie Vecchie and Nuove.
  • Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square): The square itself, paved with brick or stone, appears mostly empty. There are lamp posts evenly spaced across the square.
  • Shadows: The strong sunlight casts long shadows, particularly on the right side of the square, indicating the time of day.
  • Overall Tone: The photograph has a historical and somewhat melancholic atmosphere, typical of older images. The sepia tone, absence of people, and architectural details contribute to this feeling.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a historical photograph of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square) in Venice, Italy. The square is largely empty, which is unusual given its typical bustling nature, suggesting the photograph may have been taken early in the morning or during a time when the square was less frequented.

Key features in the image include:

  1. St. Mark's Basilica: The ornate facade of St. Mark's Basilica is visible in the background, characterized by its multiple arches and intricate architectural details.

  2. St. Mark's Campanile (Bell Tower): To the right of the basilica stands the tall, rectangular bell tower with a pointed spire at the top. This tower is a prominent landmark in Venice.

  3. Procuratie Vecchie and Procuratie Nuove: On the left and right sides of the square are long, arcaded buildings known as the Procuratie Vecchie and Procuratie Nuove, respectively. These buildings have uniform arches on the ground floor and rows of windows above.

  4. Lamp Posts: There are several lamp posts scattered throughout the square, adding to the historical ambiance of the scene.

  5. Paving: The square is paved with stone, giving it a clean and orderly appearance.

The photograph has a sepia tone, indicating it is an old image, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The overall composition captures the grandeur and architectural beauty of Piazza San Marco, one of the most famous public squares in the world.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image depicts a historical sepia-toned photograph of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. The central focus is the iconic Campanile (bell tower) of St. Mark's Basilica, which is visible on the left side of the image. The Basilica itself, with its distinctive dome and architectural details, is located in the center of the square. On the right, there is the Palazzo Ducale, which has a row of arched windows and is part of the complex of buildings that make up the Doge's Palace.

The square is paved with brick and is mostly empty, suggesting the photograph was taken during a time when the square was less crowded, possibly in the early morning or late afternoon. The photograph has a vintage appearance, with some wear and tear evident, including a dark border around the edges, which is characteristic of older photographic prints. The overall atmosphere of the image is tranquil and historic.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This sepia-toned photograph depicts St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy. The image captures a wide view of the open square, which is paved with stones. In the center, the iconic St. Mark's Basilica is visible, with its distinctive domes and ornate facade. To the right of the basilica stands the Campanile, a tall bell tower with a pointed roof. The square is lined with buildings on both sides, featuring arches and windows characteristic of Venetian architecture. There are a few people and horses visible in the square, adding a sense of scale and activity to the scene. The photograph has a vintage quality, with some signs of wear and aging around the edges.