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The Temple of Hercules in the Boarian Forum, now the Church of St. Stephen on the Tiber

Date

1641

People

Artist: Giacomo Lauro, Italian active Rome, 1584 - 1637

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Max Falk, M24967.43

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Title

The Temple of Hercules in the Boarian Forum, now the Church of St. Stephen on the Tiber

People

Artist: Giacomo Lauro, Italian active Rome, 1584 - 1637

Date

1641

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Max Falk, M24967.43

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Amazon
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Clarifai
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Imagga
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Microsoft
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Imagga
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Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-18

a vintage photo of a clock 32.2%
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Clarifai

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a large, old - fashioned, engraved, engraved and colored in a book

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-12

The image is an illustration from an old book or manuscript showing an ancient Roman temple. The temple has a circular design featuring a series of tall Corinthian columns evenly spaced around the structure. These columns support an entablature and a distinct domed roof, which appears to be constructed from stone or tiles in a fish-scale pattern.

The surrounding landscape features hills and buildings, depicting a rustic setting that serves to highlight the isolation or prominence of the temple. Above the illustration, there is Latin text which reads "DE HERCVLE ET DE EIVS TEMPLO S.S. STEPHANI IN FORO BOARIO HODIE AEDES PROPE TYBERIM," which translates to “About Hercules and His Temple of Saint Stephan in the Forum Boarium, today near the Tiber.”

Below the image, more Latin text is densely packed into a rectangular block, indicating a detailed description or historical account related to the temple. The style and detail of the drawing suggest it stems from a classical or Renaissance-era source, aiming to document the architectural and historical significance of the structure.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

This image shows an old engraving or illustration from what appears to be a historical book or document. The focal point is a detailed architectural drawing of a round temple, featuring Corinthian columns supporting a domed roof with a scalloped or mosaic texture. The temple is presented as an inset, with a detailed and precise depiction that suggests its significance and perhaps its grandeur in the context it was created.

The background provides context with a rural landscape containing mountains, buildings, and figures. On the left side, there is a small house nestled among the hills, and a figure walking on a path. Another figure is seen closer to the foreground near the temple. On the right side, there is a mountainous landscape with a river or stream flowing through it, a watermill midstream, and various buildings including what might be a church or another temple with a cross at its apex.

The top of the image features text in Latin, which can be deciphered as references to locations and possibly to the temple itself. The text suggests a historical or archaeological significance, as it might relate to the temple's location ("IN FORO BOARIO HODIE ADE S. STEPHANI") and to a discussion about the temple or the area it represents.

Below the main image, there is more text in Latin, which likely provides further explanation or interpretation of the significance of the structure and the landscape depicted. The page number '43' on the top right indicates that this is a page from a book, and the overall aesthetic suggests a publication from the 17th or 18th century, a period known for detailed engravings to illustrate scholarly works.

The overall composition, blending precise architectural illustration with a softer landscape scene, suggests an intent to combine technical information with artistic rendering, typical of historical works aiming to document and describe architectural heritage.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-29

This is a historical architectural illustration showing the Temple of Hercules (De Hercule et de eius templo) located in the Forum Boarium near the Tiber River in Rome. The engraving depicts a circular temple with a domed roof supported by multiple Corinthian columns arranged in a perfect circle. The temple features classical Roman architectural elements including an ornate dome, decorative capitals on the columns, and a raised platform base. The background shows a pastoral landscape with rolling hills, small buildings, and what appears to be a figure walking in the distance. Below the illustration is extensive Latin text describing the temple. This type of architectural documentation was common in historical studies and documentation of ancient Roman monuments. The drawing style suggests this is likely from a Renaissance or early modern period architectural treatise or study of Roman antiquities.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-12

This is a historical architectural illustration of the Temple of Hercules in the Forum Boarium (ancient Roman cattle market), which is now the Church of Saint Stephen. The image shows a circular temple (tholos) with a domed roof and classical Corinthian columns arranged in a perfect circle. The building is depicted in a landscape setting with hills and small buildings in the background. The illustration includes Latin text at the top identifying the structure and a longer explanatory text at the bottom. The drawing style appears to be from a Renaissance or early modern architectural treatise or documentation of Roman antiquities. The detailed engraving technique shows the classical proportions and architectural elements with precision, making it an important historical document of this ancient Roman structure.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-12

The image depicts an ancient temple or structure called "De Hercvle et de Diva Templo S. Stephani". It has a round dome supported by columns. The structure is shown in a rural landscape with mountains, trees, and small human figures around it, giving a sense of scale. The image appears to be an old engraving or illustration from a book, with descriptive text underneath in Latin or Italian.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-12

The image shows an engraved illustration of an ancient temple structure. It appears to be a circular temple with a domed roof, surrounded by columns and set against a mountainous landscape. The text accompanying the image provides further details and descriptions of the temple, but does not identify any specific individuals depicted in the illustration.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a detailed illustration of a Roman temple. The illustration is rendered in black and white, showcasing a circular structure with a dome-shaped roof and a series of columns supporting it. The temple is situated in a scenic landscape, surrounded by mountains and trees.

Key Features:

  • Temple Illustration: The central focus of the image is a beautifully illustrated Roman temple, complete with intricate details such as columns, a dome-shaped roof, and ornate carvings.
  • Landscape: The temple is set against a picturesque backdrop of mountains and trees, creating a serene and idyllic atmosphere.
  • Text: The page includes text in Latin, which appears to be a description or commentary on the temple and its significance.
  • Page Layout: The image shows the page as it would appear in an open book, with the illustration taking up most of the space and the text written in a smaller font below.
  • Age and Condition: The page appears to be from an old book, with visible signs of aging such as yellowing paper, torn edges, and creases.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a stunning illustration of a Roman temple, set against a beautiful landscape and accompanied by informative text. The page's age and condition add to its historical significance, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ancient architecture and history.

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

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a drawing of a temple. The temple is situated in the center of the page and is surrounded by text in Latin. The temple itself is circular, with a dome-shaped roof and columns supporting it. In the background, there are mountains and buildings visible.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it is a historical or educational illustration, possibly from a book about architecture or ancient civilizations. The use of Latin text and the style of the drawing suggest that the image may be from a book published in the 18th or 19th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image is an old drawing of a temple with a dome-shaped roof. The temple is surrounded by a river and mountains. The temple is made of stone and has a circular shape. The temple has a door in the middle and is surrounded by pillars. The temple is located in a forest. The temple is surrounded by a river and mountains. The temple is located in a forest. The temple is surrounded by a river and mountains.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image is a page from an old book, featuring a detailed black-and-white illustration of a round building with a dome-shaped roof. The building is situated in an open landscape, with a mountain range in the background and a few structures visible in the distance. The illustration is accompanied by text in Latin, which appears to describe the building and its surroundings. The image also includes a title at the top of the page, which reads "DE HERCULIE ETDE EIVS TEMPLO IN FORO BOARIO HODIE AEDES PROPERE TYBERIM." The page number "43" is visible in the top right corner of the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be an illustration from a book. It depicts an architectural structure along with some background elements.

Main Structure:
The central focus is a round temple-like building. It has a prominent dome that's textured, suggesting a pattern like tiles or scales. Below the dome, there is a curved cornice or molding. The structure is supported by a ring of classical columns, which feature detailed capitals. Behind the columns, there are what look like small, enclosed spaces or alcoves. The temple sits on a slightly elevated base.

Background:
Behind the temple, there is a landscape. On the left side, there's a small building or structure near what looks like a hill or mountainside. Two figures are visible nearby. On the right, there is a body of water with a boat or some kind of watercraft depicted on it.

Text:
There is text both above and below the illustration. At the top, the text reads "DE HERCVLE ETDE EIVS TEMPIO S.STEPHANI" on the left and "IN FORO BOARIO HODIE ADES PROPE TYBERIM" along with a number "43" on the right. Below the illustration, there is a block of dense text, probably describing the image and its context.

The overall style of the image is reminiscent of historical architectural or topographical prints, likely from a book detailing notable sites or historical landmarks.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a detailed, black-and-white engraving, likely from an old book or historical text. It depicts an idealized architectural representation of a Roman temple, surrounded by a landscape. There's text, in Latin, above and below the illustration, further identifying the subject and providing context.

Architectural Features:

  • Structure: The primary focus is on a circular temple.
  • Columns: The temple is supported by a ring of columns, likely in a Classical or Roman order (possibly Corinthian, given the detail).
  • Dome: The temple is crowned with a large, textured dome.
  • Details: The illustration includes details like the doors, the arrangement of the columns, and possibly some ornamentation on the entablature.

Landscape & Background:

  • Setting: The temple is situated in a somewhat hilly landscape with other structures.
  • Figures/Elements: The illustration includes features like a mountain in the background, other buildings, what appears to be the river and boats.

Text:

  • Headings: The text at the top identifies the subject: "DE HERCVLE ETDE EIVS TEMPLO S STEPHANI" (meaning "Of Hercules and His Temple, S. Stephani") and also states "IN FORO BOARIO HODIE ADES PROPE TYBERIM" (meaning "In the Forum Boarium, Today, Near Tiber")
  • Body Text: The text below is lengthy and written in Latin. It provides an account of the temple, details of the temple, possible locations, and historical context.

Style & Context:

  • Style: The fine lines and detail of the engraving indicate it was made by an artist with skill in the medium, likely for educational or illustrative purposes.
  • Time Period: The classical architectural style and the Latin text suggest that the engraving dates back to the Renaissance or early modern period, when classical antiquity was a major area of study and inspiration.

In summary, this is a historically informative engraving of a Roman temple with a textual description. It conveys a sense of classical architecture and provides historical context.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an engraving of a classical temple structure, specifically identified as the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Jupiter, located in the Boario region near the Oglio River in Italy. The temple is illustrated with a circular colonnade featuring Corinthian columns and a domed roof. The landscape surrounding the temple includes mountains, a few scattered buildings, and some vegetation.

The text at the bottom of the image provides a detailed description in Latin, which translates to:

"Here is the temple of Hercules, which was built by the ancient people who were called the Aventines before the arrival of St. Alexander, who converted all the ancient Christians to the true worship of Christ. Hercules, the Greek hero, was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, and he was a defender of the weak and a destroyer of monsters. He is said to have been in this region and to have performed many great deeds. This temple was built in his honor, and it was famous for its oracles and prophecies. It was located in the valley of the Oglio River, in the territory of the ancient city of Brixia (now Brescia). The temple was known for its beautiful architecture and was a place of pilgrimage for many people. It was also a site of many miracles and divine interventions. The temple was eventually destroyed by the barbarian invasions, but its memory and legacy live on. The temple was located in the region of Valcamonica, and it was a significant site for the ancient people of this area."

The engraving is detailed and appears to be from an old book, likely from the Renaissance or early modern period, given the style and content. The page number "43" is visible in the top right corner.

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Amazon

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