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Title

Words of Maximus

Date

1967

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores Taller, M24941

Copyright

© Estate of Ben Shahn / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Words of Maximus

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1967

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores Taller, M24941

Copyright

© Estate of Ben Shahn / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Text 100
Handwriting 98.2
Calligraphy 92.9
Page 88.4
Letter 82.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

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art 88.3
retro 87.4
people 87.4
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newspaper 84
book bindings 83.5
chalk out 83.2
education 82.2

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

book 44.2
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Google
created on 2019-10-29

Text 97.2
Paper 83.3
Font 78.3
Document 75
Illustration 62.3
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Writing 52.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

text 100
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-28
Gender Male, 62.5%
Happy 0%
Disgusted 0%
Angry 1%
Surprised 0%
Calm 98%
Confused 0.1%
Fear 0%
Sad 0.9%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book

Clarifai

Human face
Human nose
Clothing

AWS Rekognition

Book 80.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

text visuals 88.3%
streetview architecture 9.9%
paintings art 1.7%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

the art of visual artist.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a poem written in a poem by a man

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-29

This image appears to be a print combining artwork and text. The artwork at the top features a sequence of six drawn human profiles in black ink, placed in a row and facing the right. The faces are outlined in a simplistic and linear style, and they are set against a black rectangular background with pointed ends on both sides.

Below the artwork, there is a block of text written in a hand-drawn, uppercase font. The text reads:

"GOD HIMSELF THE FATHER AND FASHIONER OF ALL THAT IS, OLDER THAN THE SUN OR THE SKY, GREATER THAN TIME AND ETERNITY AND ALL THE FLOW OF BEING, IS UNNAMEABLE BY ANY LAWGIVER, UNUTTERABLE BY ANY VOICE, NOT TO BE SEEN BY ANY EYE. BUT WE, BEING UNABLE TO APPREHEND HIS ESSENCE, USE THE HELP OF SOUNDS AND NAMES AND PICTURES, OF BEATEN GOLD AND IVORY AND SILVER, OF PLANTS AND RIVERS, MOUNTAIN PEAKS AND TORRENTS, YEARNING FOR THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM AND IN OUR WEAKNESS NAMING ALL THAT IS BEAUTIFUL IN THIS WORLD AFTER HIS NATURE - JUST AS HAPPENS TO EARTHLY LOVERS. TO THEM THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT WILL BE THE ACTUAL LINEAMENTS OF THE BELOVED, BUT FOR REMEMBRANCE' SAKE THEY WILL BE HAPPY IN THE SIGHT OF A LYRE, A LITTLE SPEAR, A CHAIR, PERHAPS, OR A RUNNING GROUND, OR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD THAT WAKENS THE MEMORY OF THE BELOVED. WHY SHOULD I FURTHER EXAMINE AND PASS JUDGEMENT ABOUT IMAGES? LET MEN KNOW WHAT IS DIVINE, LET THEM KNOW: THAT IS ALL. IF A GREEK IS STIRRED TO THE REMEMBRANCE OF GOD BY THE ART OF PHEIDIAS, AN EGYPTIAN BY PAYING WORSHIP TO ANIMALS, ONE MAN BY A RIVER, ANOTHER BY A FIRE. I HAVE NO ANGER FOR THEIR DIVERGENCES, ONLY LET THEM KNOW, LET THEM LOVE, LET THEM REMEMBER."

At the bottom right corner, there is a red stamp or seal featuring some intricate design elements, likely a signature or artist's mark, next to the handwritten name "Ben Shahn."

Overall, the image conveys contemplative musings on divinity, remembrance, and the human need to create representations to connect with the divine. The text appears philosophical in nature, reflective of different cultural ways of worshiping and connecting to a higher power.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

This is an image of a text with an illustration at the top. The text is written in a style that mimics the appearance of a handwritten note, with some words in all capital letters and others in the lowercase, indicating emphasis in certain parts. The text discusses a spiritual and philosophical view of God as an entity beyond human comprehension, and touches on human attempts to understand and represent the divine through art and nature.

Above the text at the top, there is a simple black line drawing of five profiles of human heads in a row. The profiles are facing left and are depicted in a minimalistic style with few lines, primarily outlining the shape of the heads and features. The faces look similar to each other with neutral expressions. The drawing has an abstract or symbolic quality, possibly suggesting the theme of humanity looking or searching for the divine or understanding.

At the bottom right corner of the image, there is a red signature that appears to read "Ben Shahn," indicating the artist who created this work. It's important to note that any specific interpretation might vary since art is subjective.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a piece of artwork that combines text and simple line drawings. At the top of the image, there's a row of minimalist face profiles drawn in a linear style, showing six different heads arranged horizontally within a black frame. Below this is a substantial block of text written in capital letters, appearing to be a philosophical or religious meditation about God and divine nature. The text discusses how humans use various symbols and objects to represent and remember the divine, mentioning things like "beaten gold," "ivory," "silver," and natural elements like plants, rivers, and mountains. The piece appears to be signed at the bottom with what looks like a red seal or stamp and a signature. The overall composition is simple and stark, with black text and lines on what appears to be a light-colored paper or parchment background.

The text itself is quite profound, discussing how humans attempt to comprehend and represent the divine through various means and symbols, and expressing tolerance for different ways of approaching spirituality. It's a thoughtful piece about religious diversity and human attempts to understand the transcendent.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-29

This is an artistic piece that combines both text and illustration. At the top of the image, there's a simple line drawing showing six minimalist profile faces arranged in a row, drawn in a spare, linear style. Below this illustration is a lengthy philosophical text about God and divine nature, written in capital letters.

The text discusses how God is beyond human comprehension and naming, yet humans use various symbols, objects, and images to try to understand and remember the divine. It mentions how different cultures approach divinity through various means - whether through art, nature, or different forms of worship.

At the bottom of the piece, there appears to be a red seal or stamp mark and what looks like a signature. The overall composition has a clean, manuscript-like quality, with the text appearing to be hand-lettered rather than typeset. The piece seems to explore themes of spirituality, human understanding, and the various ways people attempt to connect with the divine through physical representations and symbols.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-29

The image shows a handwritten text surrounding a sketch of several human faces in profile. The text appears to be a spiritual or philosophical message about remembering loved ones who have passed away. It states that God, as the creator of all things, is unknowable and unnameable by any lawgiver or voice. However, those unable to comprehend God's essence can remember the departed through sounds, names, pictures, and objects that evoke their memory. The text encourages examining these mementos to gain a divine understanding and pass judgement about what is truly important in life. The message ends with a call to love and remember those who have died.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-29

This image appears to be an artistic interpretation of a biblical or philosophical text. It depicts a series of stylized human faces or profiles arranged in a row, with a lengthy written passage below them. The text discusses the nature of God and the impossibility of fully comprehending or depicting the divine, emphasizing the importance of using indirect means like sounds, names, and images to approach the knowledge of the divine. The passage also reflects on the human tendency to create representations of the divine and other sacred entities through art and ritual practices across different cultures. Overall, the image seems to be a contemplative exploration of themes related to spirituality, divine essence, and the limitations of human perception and expression.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image is a poem written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top. The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.

  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a book or other written work.
  • The poem is written in black ink on a beige background, with a drawing of five faces at the top.
  • The poem is written in a flowing,

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image features a poem with a black border at the top, adorned with five faces in profile. The poem is written in black text on a beige background and appears to be a philosophical reflection on the nature of God and humanity's relationship with the divine. The poem explores themes of beauty, memory, and the human experience, inviting the reader to contemplate their place in the world and their connection to something greater than themselves.

At the bottom right corner of the image, there is a red stamp featuring an illegible logo or signature, accompanied by a handwritten note that reads "Ben Shahn." This suggests that the image may be a print or reproduction of a work by the American artist Ben Shahn, who was known for his social realist paintings and prints. Overall, the image presents a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the human search for meaning and connection.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-29

The image is a printed artwork featuring a poem or prose text with an illustration at the top. The text is written in a poetic style, with lines that flow and wrap around the page. The illustration at the top of the image depicts a series of human faces, each with a different expression or feature, arranged in a circular pattern. The artwork appears to be a combination of visual and textual elements, with the text and illustration working together to convey a message or theme. The overall style of the artwork is reminiscent of traditional calligraphy or illuminated manuscripts, with a focus on the beauty and elegance of the written word.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-29

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Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

The artwork is a black and white print, featuring a hand-lettered text and stylized figures.

At the top, there's a row of six minimalist, drawn faces in profile. They are spaced closely together and slightly varied. The composition suggests a line-up of diverse individuals. A solid, dark shape that resembles an open door frame hovers above the row of faces, creating a sense of enclosure or a frame for them.

Below the figures, the text begins. The font is stylized with thick lines. The text appears to be a philosophical passage or an excerpt from a literary work, pondering the nature of God and the ways in which humans try to understand and represent the divine. The text continues to the bottom of the frame.

At the lower right corner, there's a red square stamp and underneath it, the artist's signature is hand-written in black, indicating the work is likely a print of some sort.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression:
The image is a black and white art print, likely a reproduction of an original artwork. It features a combination of illustration and text, suggesting it's a piece with both visual and literary content. The style has a hand-drawn quality, with bold lines and a somewhat naive aesthetic.

Visual Elements:

  • Heads: Across the top of the image are a series of six stylized profile portraits of faces in a line, set against a thick, solid black bar. They are simple and uncluttered, the outlines of the heads stand out against the white space.
  • Text: The majority of the image is covered in handwritten text, likely a quote or poem. The text is arranged in blocks, filling the lower portion of the image. The script is clean, easy to read, and the words are organized well.
  • Signature & Stamp: In the lower right corner, there's a signature and a red stamp with Chinese characters. This indicates that the artwork has been created by a specific artist.

Content & Interpretation:

  • Theme: The text likely expresses philosophical or spiritual ideas, possibly exploring the nature of the divine and how humans perceive it. References to "God," "the Beloved," "images," and differing cultural experiences (Greeks, Egyptians) point to these themes.
  • Message: The overall message appears to be about embracing different forms of worship and finding beauty and connection to the divine through various avenues.
  • Style: The use of simple illustrations and handwritten text gives the artwork an intimate and personal feel, and it is intended to make a statement about the nature of beauty and life.

Overall, the image presents a reflective and thought-provoking artistic statement, one that invites the viewer to contemplate the nature of faith, perception, and artistic expression.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a piece of artwork that combines both text and illustration. The text appears to be a poetic or philosophical passage discussing the nature of God and human perception. Here is a detailed summary:

Illustration:

At the top of the image, there is a black rectangular frame containing five abstract faces drawn in a minimalist style. The faces are depicted in profile, facing left, and are aligned in a row. The drawing style is simple, with bold outlines and minimal detail.

Text:

Below the illustration, there is a block of text written in a calligraphic style. The text reads:

"GOD HIMSELF, THE FATHER AND FASHIONER OF ALL THAT IS, OLDER THAN THE SUN OR THE SKY, GREATER THAN TIME AND ETERNITY AND ALL THE FLOW OF BEING, IS UNNAMEABLE BY ANY LAWGIVER, UNUTTERABLE BY ANY VOICE, NOT TO BE SEEN BY ANY EYE. BUT WE, BEING UNABLE TO APPREHEND HIS ESSENCE, USE THE HELP OF SOUNDS AND NAMES AND PICTURES, OF BEATEN GOLD AND IVORY AND SILVER, OF PLANTS AND RIVERS MOUNTAIN PEAKS AND TORRENTS, YEARNING FOR THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM AND IN OUR WEAKNESS NAMING ALL THAT IS BEAUTIFUL IN THIS WORLD AFTER HIS NATURE: JUST AS HAPPENS TO EARTHLY LOVERS TO THEM THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT WILL BE THE ACTUAL LINEAMENTS OF THE BELOVED. BUT FOR REMEMBRANCE' SAKE THEY WILL BE HAPPY IN THE SIGHT OF A LYRE, A LITTLE SPEAR, A CHAIR, PERHAPS, OR A RUNNING GROUND, OR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD THAT WAKENS THE MEMORY OF THE BELOVED. WHY SHOULD I FURTHER EXAMINE AND PASS JUDGEMENT ABOUT IMAGES? LET MEN KNOW WHAT IS DIVINE, LET THEM KNOW: THAT IS ALL. IF A GREEK IS STIRRED TO THE REMEMBRANCE OF GOD BY THE ART OF PHEIDIAS, AN EGYPTIAN BY PAYING WORSHIP TO ANIMALS, ANOTHER MAN BY A RIVER, ANOTHER BY FIRE: I HAVE NO ANGER FOR THEIR DIVERGENCES; ONLY LET THEM KNOW, LET THEM LOVE, LET THEM REMEMBER."

Signature:

At the bottom right corner of the image, there is a small red stamp-like signature that reads "Ben Shahn." Below the stamp, the name "Ben Shahn" is also written in handwriting.

Overall Impression:

The artwork seems to convey a message about the divine and the various ways humans attempt to understand and connect with it. It emphasizes the use of symbols and images in worship and remembrance, advocating for tolerance and understanding of different forms of devotion. The combination of text and illustration creates a thoughtful and reflective piece.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-31

This image appears to be a piece of artwork featuring a combination of text and illustration. At the top, there is a horizontal line drawing of six simplified faces, each with distinct facial features, arranged side by side. Below the illustration, there is a block of text in a serif font, which seems to be a poetic or philosophical passage. The text discusses themes of divinity, beauty, and the nature of knowledge, using metaphorical language to describe the characteristics of God and the human experience of understanding Him.

The text is followed by a smaller, stylized red stamp or signature in the bottom-right corner, which includes text that appears to be the artist's name or a related inscription, though the specific details of the text are not clearly legible in the image.

The overall aesthetic is simple and contemplative, with a focus on the interplay between the visual representation of the faces and the reflective and spiritual tone of the accompanying text.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-31

This image is a print featuring a series of identical faces in profile, aligned horizontally at the top. The faces are depicted in a simple, linear style, all facing the same direction. Below the row of faces, there is a block of text, which appears to be a philosophical or religious passage discussing the nature of God and the human experience of the divine. The text is written in a formal, somewhat archaic style, using capital letters. At the bottom right corner of the image, there is a red stamp or seal, and a signature that reads "Ben Shahn." The overall style of the image is minimalist, with a focus on the text and the row of faces. The image is in black and white, with the red stamp providing a small pop of color.

Text analysis

Amazon

FATHER
TIME
FASHIONER
THE
THAT
THAN
OLDER
GOD
AND
UNABLE
VOICE,
ALL
GREATER
IS
UNNAME-
OF
SUN
ETERNITY
ABLE
ANY
SEEN
NOT
UNUTTERABLE
EYE.
OLDER THAN THE SUN OR THE SKY GREATER THAN TIME
OR
BUT
SKY
LAWGIVER.
BEING
BY
GOD HIMSELF, THE FATHER AND FASHIONER OF ALL THAT IS.
TO BE ANY
FLOW
AND ETERNITY AND ALL THE FLOW OF BEING, IS UNNAME-
NOT TO SEEN BY EYE. BUT WE, BEING UNABLE
TO
BE
ABLE BY ANY LAWGIVER. UNUTTERABLE BY ANY VOICE,
BEING,
HIMSELF,
IS.
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GOD HIMSELF THE FATHER AND FASHIONER OF ALL THAT IS OLDER THAN THE SUN OR THE SKY GREATER THAN TIME AND ETERNITY AND ALL THE FLOW OF BEING. IS UNNAME- ABLE BY ANY LAWGIVER, UNUTTERABLE BY ANY VOICE NOT TO BE SEEN BY ANY EYE. BUT WE, BEING UNABLE TO APPREHEND HIS ESSENCE, USE THE HELP OF SOUNDS AND NAMES AND PICTURES, OF BEATEN GOLD AND IVORY AND SILVER, OF PLANTS AND RIVERS MOUNTAIN PEAKS AND TORRENTS, YEARNING FOR THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM AND IN OUR WEAKNESS NAMING ALL THAT IS BEAUTIFUL IN THIS WORLD AFTER HIS NATURE- JUST AS HAPPENS TO EARTHLY LOVERS TO THEM THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHT WILL BE THE ACTUAL LINEAMENTS OF THE BELOVED, BUT FOR REMEM- BRANCE' SAKE THEY WILL BE HAPPY IN THE SIGHT OF A LYRE A LITTLE SPEAR,A CHAIR, PERHAPS,OR A RUNNING GROUND. OR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD THAT WAKENS THE MEMORY OF THE BELOVED.WHY SHOULD I FURTHER EXAMINE AND PASS JUDGEMENT ABOUT IMAGES? LET MEN KNOW WHAT IS DIVINE, LET THEM KNOW: THAT IS ALL. IF A GREEK IS STIRRED TO THE REMEMBRANCE OF GOD BY THE ART OF PHEIDIAS, AN EGYPTIAN BY PAYING WORSHIP TO ANIMALS, ANOTHER MAN BY A RIVER. ANOTHER BY FIRE-I HAVE NO ANGER FOR THEIR DIVER- GENCES; ONLY LET THEM KNOW. LET THEM LOVE LET THEM REMEMBER Bon Shahn
GOD
HIMSELF
THE
FATHER
AND
FASHIONER
OF
ALL
THAT
IS
OLDER
THAN
SUN
OR
SKY
GREATER
TIME
ETERNITY
FLOW
BEING.
UNNAME-
ABLE
BY
ANY
LAWGIVER,
UNUTTERABLE
VOICE
NOT
TO
BE
SEEN
EYE.
BUT
WE,
BEING
UNABLE
APPREHEND
HIS
ESSENCE,
USE
HELP
SOUNDS
NAMES
PICTURES,
BEATEN
GOLD
IVORY
SILVER,
PLANTS
RIVERS
MOUNTAIN
PEAKS
TORRENTS,
YEARNING
FOR
KNOWLEDGE
HIM
IN
OUR
WEAKNESS
NAMING
BEAUTIFUL
THIS
WORLD
AFTER
NATURE-
JUST
AS
HAPPENS
EARTHLY
LOVERS
THEM
MOST
SIGHT
WILL
ACTUAL
LINEAMENTS
BELOVED,
REMEM-
BRANCE'
SAKE
THEY
HAPPY
A
LYRE
LITTLE
SPEAR,A
CHAIR,
PERHAPS,OR
RUNNING
GROUND.
ANYTHING
WAKENS
MEMORY
BELOVED.WHY
SHOULD
I
FURTHER
EXAMINE
PASS
JUDGEMENT
ABOUT
IMAGES?
LET
MEN
KNOW
WHAT
DIVINE,
KNOW:
ALL.
IF
GREEK
STIRRED
REMEMBRANCE
ART
PHEIDIAS,
AN
EGYPTIAN
PAYING
WORSHIP
ANIMALS,
ANOTHER
MAN
RIVER.
FIRE-I
HAVE
NO
ANGER
THEIR
DIVER-
GENCES;
ONLY
KNOW.
LOVE
REMEMBER
Bon
Shahn