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Human Generated Data

Title

She It Was That Stood (Levana and Our Ladies of Sorrow Portfolio)

Date

1931

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, M25499

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

She It Was That Stood (Levana and Our Ladies of Sorrow Portfolio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1931

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25499

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Art 97.6
Painting 75.8
Advertisement 65.8
Poster 63.6
Text 63.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

illustration 99.8
art 98.6
print 94.8
design 94.7
visuals 94.1
graphic 93.1
desktop 92.8
vector 92.4
old 92.1
chalk out 91.7
symbol 90.9
image 90.1
retro 88.1
vintage 87.1
decoration 86.6
skull 86.4
painting 85.7
ancient 85.1
people 84.9
man 83.1

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

grunge 48.6
vintage 38.9
texture 36.8
antique 36.6
old 34.2
floral 34.1
paper 33.7
retro 33.6
design 31.5
art 31.2
pattern 29.4
flower 29.2
frame 28.4
border 28.1
wallpaper 27.6
graphic 26.3
ornament 25
damask 24.8
decorative 24.2
decoration 23.9
aged 23.5
blank 23.2
drawing 23
dirty 22.6
arabesque 21.8
element 19
backdrop 19
leaf 18.7
ancient 17.3
surface 16.8
style 16.3
brown 16.2
textured 15.8
page 15.8
parchment 15.4
material 15.2
plant 15
paint 14.5
color 14.5
card 14.3
grungy 13.3
creative 13.3
artistic 13
silhouette 12.4
canvas 12.3
backgrounds 12.2
lace 12
artwork 11.9
ornate 11.9
scroll 11.4
greeting 11.1
foliage 11.1
rough 10.9
decor 10.6
stucco 10.5
worn 10.5
rusty 10.5
curl 10.5
shape 10.4
curve 9.6
ornamental 9.5
book 9.3
effect 9.1
branch 9.1
motif 8.9
detail 8.9
structure 8.8
shabby 8.8
mottled 8.8
decay 8.7
edge 8.7
detailed 8.7
stained 8.7
stain 8.7
damaged 8.6
wall 8.6
sheet 8.5
elements 8.4
cover 8.3
grain 8.3
swirl 8.3
fabric 8.2
leaves 7.9
text 7.9
grime 7.8
fracture 7.8
faded 7.8
empty 7.7
rustic 7.7
aging 7.7
textures 7.6
poster 7.6
rose 7.5
natural 7.4
wedding 7.4
template 7.3
letter 7.3
draw 7.3
celebration 7.2
holiday 7.2
spring 7.1

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

text 99.9
book 98.9
person 86.1
poster 83
cartoon 77.7
drawing 72.7
clothing 72
illustration 68.4
sketch 55.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-35
Gender Female, 50.2%
Surprised 45%
Happy 45%
Angry 45.7%
Fear 52.4%
Disgusted 45%
Confused 45%
Sad 46.7%
Calm 45.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Poster
Painting 75.8%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

a close up of a book 45.9%
close up of a book 39.6%
a hand holding a book 39.5%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a monochromatic drawing or etching by Ben Shahn. It depicts a dramatic scene with several distressed and partially clothed figures, including adults and infants, set against a chaotic background. The figures' poses are expressive, suggesting a moment of intense emotion or turmoil. The caption at the bottom reads, "She it was that stood in Bethlehem on the night when Herod's sword swept its nurseries of Innocents," referring to the biblical event known as the Massacre of the Innocents.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

This image appears to be a monochromatic artwork that includes a mixture of figures and text. The figures are portrayed with expressive strokes, suggesting movement and emotion. On the left side a figure appears to be reaching out while on the right side, another figure seems to be in a reclined or possibly distressed position. There is a presence of additional figures that resemble children in various states, reminiscent of a chaotic or distressing scene. At the bottom of the image, there's a textual inscription that reads, "She it was that stood in Bethlehem on the night when Herod's sword swept its nurseries of Innocents." This text anchors the image in a historical and possibly biblical context, suggesting that the scene may be depicting an event from scripture, specifically the Massacre of the Innocents, in which King Herod ordered the execution of all young male children in the vicinity of Bethlehem to prevent the rise of a newborn King of the Jews as had been prophesied. The expressive quality of the drawing adds to the dramatic intensity of the scene depicted. The artist has signed the work on the bottom right, further confirming its status as a piece of artwork.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a somber artistic work in sepia tones that appears to be depicting a tragic biblical scene - the Massacre of the Innocents in Bethlehem. The artwork shows several figures in a dark, sketchy style. At the center stands a solitary figure, while around them are scattered forms suggesting fallen bodies. The composition has a dramatic, emotional quality enhanced by the gestural brown brushwork and stark contrast between light and dark areas. Below the image is a handwritten caption referencing the historical event in Bethlehem and Herod's actions. The artist is credited as Ben Shahn, known for his social realist artwork that often depicted human suffering and injustice. The style is expressive and the subject matter is treated with gravity appropriate to the historical event it represents.

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

The image depicts a sepia-toned sketch or drawing showing a scene from the Bible, likely of the fallen angels being cast out of Heaven after rebelling against God. The central figure appears to be a female angel or possibly Eve from the Garden of Eden story. She is surrounded by other falling or cowering angelic figures amidst a chaotic, dark forest setting. Below the drawing is a handwritten caption that reads: "She it was that stood in Bethlehem on the night when Herod's sword swept its nurseries of Innocents." This seems to be an artistic interpretation connecting the biblical stories of the Massacre of the Innocents by King Herod and the Fall from paradise. The style looks like it may be by the English poet and artist William Blake, known for his dramatic biblical and mythological illustrations, but I cannot say for certain without more information about the source of the image.

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

The image depicts a dramatic, surreal landscape with abstract, stylized figures. In the foreground, a female figure stands solemnly, surrounded by shadowy, distorted forms that seem to represent suffering or violence. The background features a rugged, mountainous terrain with twisted, jagged shapes that create a sense of tension and unease. The overall impression is one of a haunting, melancholic scene, evocative of a biblical or mythological narrative.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a sketch of a biblical scene, likely depicting a moment from the story of Herod's Massacre of the Innocents. The sketch is rendered in a dark brown color on a beige background, with a rough, expressive style that suggests it was created quickly. In the foreground, a woman stands at the center of the composition, her hands clasped together in front of her face as if in prayer or grief. She is surrounded by several figures, some of whom are falling or lying on the ground, while others are reaching out towards her or standing behind her. The background of the sketch is dark and chaotic, with what appears to be a cave or a rocky outcropping. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the scene is unfolding in real time. The text at the bottom of the image reads: "She it was that stood in Bethlehem on the night when Herod's sword swept its nurseries of innocents." This quote is likely from the Bible, specifically from the Gospel of Matthew (2:16-18), which tells the story of the Massacre of the Innocents. Overall, the image is a powerful and evocative depiction of a pivotal moment in biblical history, and its use of dark colors and expressive brushstrokes creates a sense of drama and intensity that draws the viewer in.

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

The image is a drawing of a woman standing in the center, surrounded by several figures. The woman has long hair and is wearing a dress. She appears to be holding her hand up to her face, possibly crying or covering her mouth. There are several other figures around her, some of which appear to be children or babies. Some of these figures are lying on the ground, while others are standing or floating in the air. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of chaos and despair. At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads: "She it was that stood in Bethlehem on the night when Herod's sword swept its nurseries of innocents." This suggests that the image is depicting a scene from the Bible, specifically the massacre of the innocents ordered by King Herod.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a drawing of a woman standing in the center with her hands covering her face. She is surrounded by a scene of chaos and violence. To her right, a man is hanging from a tree, and to her left, another man is falling to the ground. In front of her, there are several bodies lying on the ground, and a man is running away. The drawing is done in brown ink on white paper.

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

The image is a drawing of a woman standing in front of a cross. The woman has her hands covering her face, and she is looking down. Behind her, there are several figures, including a man with a sword, a woman with a baby, and a man with a bird. The drawing is in black and white and has a sepia tone. The text at the bottom of the image reads, "She it was that stood in Bethlehem on the night when Herod's sword swept its nurseries of Innocents."

Text analysis

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Google

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