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Human Generated Data

Title

Seated Vishnu Depicted as King of Boon Bestowers (Varadaraja)

Date

Medieval period, 14th century

People

-

Classification

Sculpture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art and Asian Art Department Discretionary Fund, 1982.32

Human Generated Data

Title

Seated Vishnu Depicted as King of Boon Bestowers (Varadaraja)

Date

Medieval period, 14th century

Classification

Sculpture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art and Asian Art Department Discretionary Fund, 1982.32

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-02

Archaeology 80.9
Figurine 76.7
Plant 73
Human 72.3
Tire 70.3
Art 65.4
Sculpture 65.4
Building 64
Architecture 64
Crystal 58.3
Bronze 58.3
Statue 57.1
Worship 56.9
Buddha 56.9
Slate 55.7
Apparel 55.6
Clothing 55.6
Sleeve 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-04-18

sculpture 99.7
statue 99.4
travel 97.9
art 97.8
ancient 97.4
religion 96.1
bronze 96.1
Buddha 95.8
architecture 93.6
metalwork 93.4
no person 93
symbol 92.3
old 91.8
monument 89.9
culture 89.7
figurine 89.3
one 85.8
antique 85.4
gold 85
people 84.6

Imagga
created on 2018-04-18

statue 79.9
shrine 47.2
temple 45.1
religion 41.3
sculpture 40.8
culture 35.9
place of worship 31.9
armor 30.7
body armor 30.3
monument 29.9
history 28.7
structure 28.6
ancient 28.6
pedestal 28.4
building 27.4
architecture 27.4
art 26.3
old 24.4
travel 22.6
support 22.4
bronze 22.1
landmark 21.7
religious 21.6
worship 21.3
tourism 20.6
spiritual 19.2
god 19.2
stone 19.1
protective covering 19
gold 18.9
oriental 18.9
east 18.7
tradition 17.6
historic 17.4
traditional 16.6
supporting structure 16.5
antique 16.5
golden 16.4
meditation 16.3
decoration 15.9
pray 15.5
prayer 14.5
palace 14.5
spirituality 14.4
city 14.1
belief 13.6
face 13.5
faith 13.4
covering 12.5
fountain 12.4
memorial 12
famous 11.2
warrior 10.8
holy 10.6
sky 10.2
sacred 9.8
king 9.7
heritage 9.7
historical 9.4
peace 9.2
tourist 9.1
symbol 8.8
royal 8.7
church 8.3
figure 8.3
calm 8.2
shield 8.2
square 8.2
detail 8.1
metal 8.1
bangkok 7.9
meditate 7.9
praying 7.8
grand 7.8
museum 7.8
ornament 7.8
sitting 7.7
wall 7.7
china 7.5

Google
created on 2018-04-18

Microsoft
created on 2018-04-18

statue 42.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 98.3%
Angry 7.2%
Disgusted 7.2%
Confused 7.8%
Sad 20.5%
Calm 52.3%
Surprised 3.3%
Happy 1.5%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Toy
Person

Clarifai

Human face
Person

AWS Rekognition

Toy 89.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-04-18

streetview architecture 80.3%
paintings art 19.6%
nature landscape 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-04-18

a statue of a person 91%
a close up of a statue 89.6%
a close up of a statue of a person 84.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a statue of a seated man holding a bird

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a bronze statue of a man sitting on a throne

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-09

This image displays a bronze statue depicting a deity seated in a traditional cross-legged posture known as the lotus position or "padmasana." The statue is intricately detailed, featuring elaborate clothing patterns and ornaments. The deity has multiple arms, which is a common feature in representations of Hindu gods and indicates their divine abilities and powers. Each hand is positioned in a distinct gesture known as a "mudra," which has specific symbolic meanings and is used in spiritual rituals. The deity appears to be holding objects in some of its hands, which are usually attributes that identify the specific god or goddess represented by the statue. The patina of the bronze gives it an aged look, which suggests the statue could be an antique or historically significant piece. The figure is positioned on an integrated base that is also adorned with patterns and designs that complement the overall aesthetic of the piece.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-09

The image depicts a bronze statue of a deity seated on a pedestal. The statue features intricate detailing, including multiple arms, each holding different objects. The deity is adorned with traditional jewelry and attire. The overall image exudes a sense of divinity and reverence, characteristic of classical Indian sculpture.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This is a bronze statue from what appears to be South Indian Hindu art, likely from the Chola period (9th-13th century). The figure is seated in a relaxed posture (lalitasana) on a pedestal, wearing elaborate jewelry including a tall cylindrical crown, necklaces, and armlets. The statue has four arms, holding symbolic objects, and shows exquisite craftsmanship typical of Chola bronze casting. The green patina on the bronze is evidence of its age. The figure is adorned in traditional royal garments with detailed textile patterns and ornaments. The sculpture demonstrates the classical proportions and aesthetic principles of South Indian temple art from this period. Such bronzes were often used in temple processions and ceremonies.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image depicts a large bronze statue of a figure seated in a meditative posture. The figure appears to be a deity or religious figure, with multiple arms and an ornate headdress. The statue is dark green in color, suggesting it is made of weathered bronze. The figure is seated on an elaborate pedestal, with decorative elements surrounding the base. The overall impression is of a striking and intricate religious sculpture, likely from a Hindu or Buddhist tradition.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The image shows a bronze statue or idol depicting a seated figure with multiple arms. The figure has an elaborate headdress or crown and is seated cross-legged on a pedestal or platform. In their multiple hands, the figure appears to be holding various symbolic objects. The statue has an aged, greenish patina typical of ancient bronze sculptures. Based on the iconography and style, this seems to be a representation of a Hindu deity, likely from the Chola period of South Indian art.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This is a bronze statue from what appears to be South Indian Hindu art, likely dating from the Chola period (9th-13th century). The figure is seated in a relaxed posture (lalitasana) on a pedestal, wearing elaborate jewelry including a necklace and crown. The statue has four arms, holding symbolic items, and is wearing traditional royal garments with detailed ornamentation. The figure's tall cylindrical crown (kiritamukuta) is characteristic of Vaishnava iconography. The bronze has developed a beautiful green patina over time, which is typical of aged bronze sculptures. The craftsmanship shows the sophisticated metallurgy and artistic traditions of medieval South India, with careful attention to details in the jewelry, clothing, and overall proportions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a statue of a Hindu deity, likely Vishnu, seated on a throne with multiple arms. The statue is made of bronze and features intricate details, including a conical crown, a necklace, and a belt. The deity's right hand holds a lotus flower, while his left hand grasps a staff. His other arms are positioned in various ways, with one hand holding a conch shell and another hand forming a mudra. The statue is set against a plain background, suggesting it may be a museum or gallery piece.

Key Features:

  • Material: Bronze
  • Deity: Likely Vishnu
  • Seating: Throne
  • Crown: Conical
  • Necklace: Present
  • Belt: Present
  • Right Hand: Holds a lotus flower
  • Left Hand: Grasps a staff
  • Other Arms: Various positions, including holding a conch shell and forming a mudra
  • Background: Plain, suggesting a museum or gallery piece

Overall Impression:

The statue exudes a sense of serenity and power, with the deity's calm expression and dynamic arm positions conveying a sense of balance and harmony. The intricate details and craftsmanship of the statue suggest that it is a high-quality piece, likely created by skilled artisans.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a statue of the Hindu deity Shiva, seated in a meditative pose. The statue is crafted from dark green metal, possibly bronze or copper, and features intricate details and ornaments.

Shiva is depicted with four arms, each holding a distinct object. His upper right hand grasps a flame, while his upper left hand holds a conch shell. His lower right hand is positioned in a gesture of blessing, and his lower left hand rests on his knee. He wears a tall headdress adorned with a crescent moon and a third eye on his forehead, symbolizing his divine nature.

The statue sits atop a pedestal, which is decorated with various objects, including a pair of horns and a small figure. The background of the image is a plain white surface, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the statue.

Overall, the image presents a serene and majestic representation of Shiva, highlighting his importance in Hindu mythology and spirituality.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image shows a statue of a person sitting on a stone platform. The statue appears to be made of bronze. The statue has a serene face with a slight smile, and it is sitting in a meditative pose with its hands in a mudra, or symbolic gesture. The statue is wearing a crown and has a necklace around its neck. The statue is sitting on a stone platform with a lotus flower at its base.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image features a bronze statue of a deity, possibly from a Hindu or Buddhist tradition. The statue depicts a seated figure in a meditative posture, with crossed legs and hands resting on the knees. The deity wears a crown and has a serene expression on its face. The statue is placed on a rectangular base with a decorative pattern. The statue's body is covered in a greenish patina, and the base has a similar greenish color. The statue is displayed on a white background, which highlights its intricate details and craftsmanship.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is of a bronze statue of a Hindu deity seated in a relaxed posture on a multi-tiered pedestal. The deity has four arms. The upper left hand holds a small object, possibly a seed pod or fruit, while the upper right hand holds a trident-like object with a bulbous end. The lower right hand is in a mudra, a symbolic hand gesture.

The deity is adorned with a simple necklace and has a tall, conical headdress. The deity wears sandals on one foot, which is extended off the platform. The statue has a dark, aged patina. The background is a plain, light gray color, emphasizing the three-dimensional qualities of the statue.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a bronze sculpture of a multi-armed deity, likely of South Asian origin, possibly Hindu. The sculpture is set against a plain, light-colored background.

Key features:

  • Deity's Form: The deity is seated in a cross-legged position on a raised platform or throne. It has multiple arms, with some holding objects. The details of the objects are not clear, but one hand appears to be holding what looks like a stylized weapon or staff.
  • Attire and Accessories: The deity wears a tall, conical headdress. The deity also has elaborate arm adornments, and possibly a necklace. The deity has a loincloth and a waist band, suggesting a royal status.
  • Artistic Style: The sculpture is characterized by its detailed craftsmanship. The smooth lines and the natural poses of the deity hint at a classical influence.

The overall impression is of a well-preserved and meticulously crafted bronze sculpture.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a bronze statue of a seated deity, likely from South Indian art, specifically from the Chola period (9th-13th century CE). The figure is seated in a meditative pose known as "lalitasana," with one leg bent and the other hanging down. This posture is typical for representations of certain Hindu deities.

Key features of the statue include:

  1. Headgear: The deity wears an elaborate crown, which is a common feature in depictions of divine figures.
  2. Multiple Arms: The deity has four arms, each holding different objects or making different gestures. This is a characteristic feature of many Hindu deities, symbolizing their divine attributes and powers.
  3. Ornamentation: The figure is adorned with various pieces of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and anklets, which are intricately detailed.
  4. Clothing: The deity is dressed in traditional attire, with a dhoti (a type of garment) and a sacred thread across the chest.
  5. Symbols and Objects: The deity holds various symbolic objects. In this statue, one of the hands holds a small figure, which could represent a smaller deity or an attribute of the main deity.
  6. Posture and Expression: The deity has a serene and composed facial expression, reflecting inner peace and divine grace.

This statue is likely a representation of a Hindu deity, possibly Shiva or Vishnu, given the iconography and stylistic elements. Such statues were often used in temples and for religious worship.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image depicts a bronze statue of a seated figure, likely a deity or a person of significant importance, based on the elaborate attire and posture. The figure is seated in a meditative or yogic pose, with legs crossed and hands in a gesture that could represent a blessing or a symbolic action. The figure is adorned with intricate jewelry, including a necklace and bracelets, and wears a tall, conical crown atop their head. The statue is seated on a pedestal that also has decorative elements, suggesting a sense of reverence and grandeur. The overall style and attire of the figure suggest it may be from South Asian or Southeast Asian tradition, possibly representing a god or a royal figure. The statue shows signs of age, with a greenish patina, indicating it may be an ancient artifact.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image depicts a bronze statue of a seated figure, likely representing a Hindu deity, possibly Shiva or Vishnu. The statue is adorned with intricate details and is seated in a meditative pose on a raised platform. The figure has a tall, pointed crown and is wearing elaborate jewelry, including a necklace and bracelets. The right hand is raised in a gesture that appears to be bestowing a blessing, while the left hand holds a small object, possibly a symbol or a weapon. The statue has a dark green patina, indicating its age and the oxidation of the bronze material. The overall craftsmanship suggests it is an important religious artifact.