Human Generated Data

Title

Behold How Good

Date

c. 1965

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 S. Taller, M25585

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Behold How Good

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

c. 1965

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25585

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Word 99.1
Text 99
Poster 87.1
Advertisement 87.1
Bird 68.8
Animal 68.8
Paper 68.7
Art 57.8
Novel 57.6
Book 57.6
Flyer 55.7
Brochure 55.7
Page 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

paper 99
print 98.5
text 98.1
retro 95.4
page 95.2
illustration 95.2
document 94.8
no person 94.3
vintage 94.3
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old 93.9
ink 93.7
desktop 93.2
writing 90.7
art 90.3
antique 88.6
manuscript 87.7
design 86.6
poetry 86.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

map 100
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world 38.2
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geography 33.8
travel 31
vintage 30.7
globe 27.9
sepia 27.3
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paper 25.9
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discovery 22.4
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guide 21.6
road 20.8
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city 20
tourism 19.8
tour 18.4
gold 18.1
texture 17.4
grunge 17.1
explore 16.7
state 16.3
path 16.1
page 15.8
states 15.5
earth 13.9
history 13.4
retro 13.1
drawing 13
art 12.9
land 12.7
dirty 12.7
pattern 12.3
sketch 12
sea 11.5
book 11.2
global 11
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torn 10.7
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text 9.6
north 9.6
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word 9.4
backdrop 9.1
design 9
cartography 8.8
rust 8.7
close 8.6
grungy 8.6
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vacation 8.2
virus 8.1
textured 7.9
holiday 7.9
burnt 7.8
canvas 7.6
east 7.5
document 7.4
historic 7.3

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Bird 96.7
Font 83.7
Galliformes 78.4
Phasianidae 78.4
Beak 77.2
Art 74.8
Poster 70.3
Paper 68.5
Feather 67.5
Wing 66.4
Drawing 65.8
Paper product 64.4
Illustration 64.1
Seabird 62.7
Fowl 61.5
Falconiformes 56.3
Handwriting 55.9
Charadriiformes 55.4
Chicken 55.2
History 55

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 100
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illustration 90.4
drawing 78.9
sketch 65.8
child art 63.2
receipt 58
document 18.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Bird
Poster 87.1%
Bird 68.8%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 94.8%
text visuals 4.9%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a bird with a bird on it's back and a bird on the back -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-05

The image depicts a stylized drawing of a pigeon on the right side, with the left and lower sections containing text that is integrated into the artwork. The text is arranged in a poetic form and rendered in a variety of shades from red to brown. It appears to be scriptural or drawn from literary origins, and emphasizes themes of unity and blessing. The text along the bottom reads "Greetings from Bruns[remainder obscured]", suggesting it may have been created by an artist as a greeting or card. The text itself seems to be from Psalm 133, a passage from the Bible that speaks about the goodness and pleasantness of living together in unity. The style appears reminiscent of a watercolor painting based on the textures and the washes of color used in the pigeon representation.

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

The image features a piece of artwork that combines both text and a sketch of a bird. The bird is drawn in a soft, grayish tone, and it occupies the right side of the image. The text is written in a reddish-brown color and is aligned to the left of the bird.

The text reads:

"Behold how good & how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious ointment upon the head,
...as the dew of Hermon & as the dew
that descended upon the mountains of Zion:
for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore."

There is also some additional, smaller handwriting at the bottom right corner of the image that reads:

"Greetings from Barnacle & Din (?) Chalus (?)"

(Due to the cursive style, it is a bit difficult to discern the exact names.)

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-05

The image appears to be an artistic rendering, with text written in a handstyle resembling a wood carving or calligraphy. The text discusses the goodness and pleasantness of brethren dwelling together in unity, describing it as the precious ointment upon the head, as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion. The text praises this unity and togetherness as a blessing from the Lord. The image also features a sketch-like drawing of a bird or fowl.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-05

This appears to be a religious art piece featuring text from Psalm 133, written in reddish-brown lettering, alongside a simple gray illustration of what appears to be a bird. The text begins with "BEHOLD HOW GOOD & HOW PLEASANT IT IS FOR BRETHREN TO DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY" and continues with biblical verses about precious ointment and the dew of Hermon descending upon the mountains of Zion. The artistic style is somewhat rustic or handcrafted, with uneven lettering that gives it a personal, handmade quality. The bird illustration is rendered in a simple, sketchy style using gray tones. The overall composition combines scripture with art in what appears to be a decorative or devotional piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-05

The image is a drawing of a bird, accompanied by text in a decorative font. The bird is depicted in a light gray color, with its head turned to the right and its body facing left. It has a long neck and legs, and appears to be standing on one leg.

The text is written in a red-brown color and is arranged in a vertical column on the left side of the image. The text reads:

"BEHOLD, HOW GOOD & PLEASANT IT IS FOR BRETHREN TO DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY!
IT IS LIKE THE PRECIOUS OINTMENT UPON THE HEAD, AS THE DEW OF HERMON & AS THE DEW THAT DESCENDED UPON THE MOUNTAINS OF ZION: FOR THERE THE LORD COMMANDED THE BLESSING, EVEN LIFE FOR EVERMORE."

The text is written in a decorative font, with each line indented slightly from the previous one. The words are separated by small dots, and the text is surrounded by a thin border.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a signature that reads "Barnard a Ben Shahn". The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker colors of the bird and text.

Overall, the image appears to be a piece of artwork that combines elements of nature and spirituality. The bird and text may be intended to evoke feelings of peace and unity, and the use of a decorative font and subtle color palette adds to the overall sense of serenity.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-05

The image depicts a piece of artwork featuring a bird and text. The bird is drawn in pencil, positioned on the right side of the image, facing left. It has a long tail and appears to be standing on one leg.

The text is written in red and orange hues, with varying font sizes and styles. It is arranged in a column on the left side of the image, with some lines extending to the right side. The text reads:

"BEHOLD HOW GOOD & PLEASANT IT IS FOR BRETHREN TO DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY!
IT IS LIKE THE PRECIOUS OINTMENT UPON THE HEAD, AS THE DEW OF HERMON & AS THE DEW THAT DESCENDED UPON THE MOUNTAINS OF ZION: FOR THERE THE LORD COMMANDED THE BLESSING, EVEN LIFE FOR EVERMORE."

At the bottom of the image, there is a handwritten note in gray ink that reads: "Greetings from Bernard a Ben Thaler." The background of the image is a light beige color, resembling paper or canvas. Overall, the artwork appears to be a religious or inspirational piece, possibly created for a church or other spiritual organization.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image features a bird, likely a dove, depicted in a sketch-like style with a minimalist approach. The bird is shown in a simple, monochromatic palette, focusing on the bird's silhouette. The dove appears to be flying or in motion, with its wings spread and tail feathers fanned out. The background is plain, with no other objects or distractions, allowing the viewer to focus on the bird. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, and it reads: "Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore." The text is likely a quote or a verse from a religious or spiritual text.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image depicts a dove, which is a bird with a gray body, a white head, and a black beak. The dove is standing on the right side of the image. The dove is looking to the left. The dove is surrounded by a text that reads, "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, as the dew of Hermon and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore." The text is written in a cursive font and is surrounded by a white border.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

The image is a religious-themed artwork, likely a print or a watercolor painting. It features a faded, almost sepia-toned color scheme with text and a central image of a dove.

The text is arranged in blocks, resembling stanzas or verses, and it appears to be a biblical quote or a prayer. The text reads: "BEHOLD, HOW GOOD & PLEASANT IT IS FOR BRETHREN TO DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY! IT IS LIKE THE PRECIOUS OINTMENT UP-ON THE HEAD.....AS THE DEW OF HERMON & AS THE DEW THAT DESCENDED UPON THE MOUNTAINS OF ZION: FOR THERE THE LORD OMADED THE BLESSING, EVEN LIFE FOR EVERMORE."

The dove is placed to the right of the text, facing right. It's depicted in a soft, watercolor style with loose brushstrokes, giving it a gentle and somewhat ethereal appearance. The bird’s details are minimal, with a suggestion of texture in its feathers.

At the bottom right corner, there's a handwritten note that reads "greetings from Pronard a Ban Shadury"

The overall impression is one of peace, unity, and religious devotion, conveyed through both the textual message and the visual representation of the dove, a symbol of peace. The faded color palette adds a sense of history and tradition to the artwork.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

The image is a watercolor or ink drawing with text. It features a stylized depiction of a dove in shades of gray, positioned on the right side of the composition. The dove is rendered with a somewhat loose, textured effect, and the details are not precisely defined.

The main element of the image is the text, which is written in a reddish-brown color and forms the majority of the composition. The text is arranged in a block, wrapping around the dove. It appears to be a passage from a religious text, with phrases like "Behold, how good & pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!", "It is like the precious ointment," and "dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion." The text has a slightly aged, hand-lettered quality.

The background of the image is a plain, off-white or cream color. The overall style of the artwork is simple, illustrative, and has a somewhat vintage or handmade feel.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image features a piece of artwork that combines text and illustration. The text is written in a calligraphic style and appears to be a biblical passage from Psalm 133:1-3, which reads:

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore."

The illustration accompanying the text is a drawing of a dove, which is often a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit in Christian iconography. The dove is depicted in a simple, stylized manner with shading to give it depth. The background of the image is a light, creamy color, and the text is written in a reddish-brown ink. The overall aesthetic is serene and contemplative, fitting the theme of unity and blessings conveyed in the text.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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