Human Generated Data

Title

Eleven-Headed Guanyin

Date

dated to 985

People

-

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.57.14

Human Generated Data

Title

Eleven-Headed Guanyin

Date

dated to 985

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.57.14

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Human 94.8
Art 88.5
Architecture 86.9
Building 86.9
Worship 78
Temple 76
Shrine 68.4
Archaeology 60.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

art 98.7
painting 98
religion 97.6
ancient 94.3
illustration 94.2
old 93.7
decoration 92.5
culture 91
people 90.6
symbol 90.2
mosaic 88.7
antique 88.5
crown 87.4
church 87.2
pattern 86.9
design 86.2
temple 85.5
no person 84.3
ornate 84.2
god 83.8

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

mosaic 47.4
rug 41.2
vintage 39.8
stamp 38.8
art 37.6
mail 34.5
postmark 32.6
old 31.4
retro 31.2
furnishing 30.9
letter 30.3
postage 28.5
tile 26.4
ancient 26
postal 25.6
covering 24.3
post 23.9
transducer 22.5
envelope 21.7
antique 19.8
paper 18.8
printed 18.7
culture 18
philately 17.8
shows 17.8
aged 17.2
religion 17.1
texture 16.7
puzzle 16.7
pattern 15.1
symbol 14.8
stamps 14.8
design 14.8
global 14.6
grunge 14.5
history 14.3
circa 13.8
icon 13.5
decoration 13.4
church 13
painted 12.4
unique 12.4
card 12.1
close 12
currency 11.7
museum 11.7
money 11.1
finance 11
game 11
message 11
canceled 10.9
masterpiece 10.9
map 10.8
device 10.8
collection 10.8
painter 10.8
cutting 10.6
communications 10.6
one 10.5
traditional 10
renaissance 9.8
delivery 9.7
parchment 9.6
god 9.6
dollar 9.3
frame 9.2
cash 9.2
paint 9.1
border 9.1
bank 9
post mail 8.9
philatelic 8.9
zigzag 8.9
office 8.9
obsolete 8.6
historic 8.3
financial 8
fame 7.9
known 7.9
colorful 7.9
creation 7.9
paintings 7.8
artistic 7.8
letters 7.8
fine 7.6
communication 7.6
black 7.2
architecture 7

Google
created on 2018-02-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

indoor 95.5
various 64.4
decorated 62.7
items 57.4
painting 52.9
fabric 19.7
several 16.1
altar 14.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-38
Gender Male, 53.2%
Calm 54.7%
Angry 45.1%
Confused 45%
Surprised 45%
Sad 45.1%
Disgusted 45%
Happy 45%

AWS Rekognition

Age 15-25
Gender Male, 50.2%
Calm 50.3%
Angry 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Surprised 49.5%
Sad 49.6%
Disgusted 49.5%
Happy 49.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-36
Gender Female, 50.2%
Calm 49.9%
Happy 49.6%
Disgusted 49.6%
Confused 49.5%
Angry 49.6%
Sad 49.7%
Surprised 49.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 29-45
Gender Male, 72.2%
Confused 4.6%
Angry 7.5%
Sad 5.2%
Calm 57.6%
Disgusted 16.4%
Surprised 6.6%
Happy 2.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-55
Gender Female, 50%
Happy 49.5%
Disgusted 49.6%
Angry 49.6%
Calm 49.6%
Surprised 49.6%
Sad 50%
Confused 49.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-38
Gender Female, 50.3%
Disgusted 49.6%
Happy 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Surprised 49.6%
Sad 49.5%
Calm 50.2%
Angry 49.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Male, 50.2%
Disgusted 49.5%
Angry 49.6%
Sad 49.9%
Happy 49.5%
Calm 49.6%
Surprised 49.5%
Confused 49.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Female, 50.3%
Calm 49.7%
Happy 49.6%
Disgusted 49.7%
Confused 49.6%
Angry 49.5%
Sad 49.8%
Surprised 49.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 50.2%
Happy 49.6%
Calm 49.5%
Angry 49.6%
Disgusted 50.1%
Surprised 49.5%
Sad 49.6%
Confused 49.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-38
Gender Male, 50.2%
Disgusted 49.5%
Sad 49.7%
Happy 49.5%
Calm 49.8%
Angry 49.6%
Surprised 49.6%
Confused 49.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 15-25
Gender Female, 56.1%
Disgusted 7.6%
Sad 4.7%
Happy 26.3%
Angry 8.6%
Surprised 7.7%
Confused 9.7%
Calm 35.4%

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Person
Human face
Clothing
Poster
Flower

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94%

AWS Rekognition

Person 90.1%

AWS Rekognition

Person 86.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 77.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 76%

AWS Rekognition

Person 71.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 46.5%

AWS Rekognition

Painting 74.1%

Clarifai

Person 85.1%

Clarifai

Person 82.3%

Clarifai

Person 74.1%

Clarifai

Person 71%

Clarifai

Person 71%

Clarifai

Person 68.9%

Clarifai

Person 66.4%

Clarifai

Person 62.6%

Clarifai

Person 61.1%

Clarifai

Person 56.6%

Clarifai

Person 44.2%

Clarifai

Person 36.2%

Clarifai

Person 33.4%

Clarifai

Human face 74.5%

Clarifai

Human face 62.1%

Clarifai

Human face 55.5%

Clarifai

Human face 49.3%

Clarifai

Human face 47.9%

Clarifai

Human face 42.1%

Clarifai

Human face 40.2%

Clarifai

Human face 39.4%

Clarifai

Human face 35.7%

Clarifai

Human face 34.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 58.2%

Clarifai

Clothing 55.4%

Clarifai

Poster 49.3%

Clarifai

Flower 33.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

paintings art 99.1%
streetview architecture 0.5%
interior objects 0.2%
text visuals 0.1%
nature landscape 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a painting on the wall 77.5%
a painting on a wall 76.7%
a painting hanging on a wall 76.6%

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image is a detailed and intricate artwork depicting various figures and scenes, deeply embedded with religious and cultural motifs. The central figure is a deity, who is elaborately adorned with a richly patterned robe and multiple jewelry pieces, holding various objects in multiple hands while standing on a large lotus flower. Surrounding the central figure are smaller scenes that include individuals in different activities, interacting with elements such as fire and mountains, and engaging in what appears to be religious practices or rituals. The image includes traditional Chinese text describing or narrating the scenes, making it an artifact of significant cultural and historical value. The art piece is vibrant, with predominant use of warm colors like red, orange, and gold, creating a sense of reverence and spiritual significance.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is a detailed and colorful Asian artwork. It appears to be a traditional painting or print that features a central figure adorned in elaborate attire standing on a lotus flower. This central figure is surrounded by a glowing aura or nimbus and is depicted with multiple arms, each holding different symbolic objects.

The central figure is surrounded by various images and smaller scenes containing people engaged in different activities. These depictions could be telling a story or showing scenes from mythology or religious teachings.

The background and edges of the image contain numerous blocks of text and calligraphy, perhaps describing the narrative or prayers related to the central figure. The texts are likely in an Asian script, possibly Chinese, considering the style of the painting and characters.

The overall style, with the multi-armed figure, suggests that this artwork draws inspiration from religious iconography, possibly rooted in Buddhism. The use of bright colors, intricate patterns, and symbolism is characteristic of religious art from many Asian cultures.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This is a traditional East Asian religious painting, likely from China or Japan, depicting a Buddhist deity or bodhisattva as the central figure. The main figure is shown in white robes with elaborate ornamentation, standing on lotus flowers and surrounded by a circular halo. The figure has multiple heads shown above the main head, creating a crown-like effect.

The painting includes various decorative elements such as bright red flowers at the top, smaller attendant figures in red and orange robes, and Chinese calligraphy along the sides. The background shows a landscape with stylized mountains and trees rendered in muted brown tones.

At the bottom of the scroll is a separate panel containing more calligraphy and smaller religious figures, suggesting this might be a dedicatory section or explanation of the main image above.

The artwork demonstrates the classical style of Buddhist religious painting, with its hierarchical composition, rich symbolism, and careful attention to decorative detail. The use of colors - particularly white, red, and gold - along with the flowing robes and divine attributes are typical of Buddhist iconographic traditions.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a traditional East Asian Buddhist painting, likely from China or Korea, featuring a central deity figure with multiple arms standing on a lotus flower. The deity is adorned in ornate robes of white and orange-red, with elaborate jewelry and a distinctive crown featuring multiple faces. Around the main figure are various smaller scenes depicting figures in traditional dress engaged in different activities across a mountainous landscape. At the top of the painting are decorative red flowers, and there are Chinese/Korean characters and text blocks in various places around the composition. The bottom portion includes another smaller deity figure in a circular frame, a block of text, and figures in traditional dress. The overall color palette consists mainly of browns, reds, whites, and blacks, giving it an earthy, ancient quality typical of religious artwork from this period and region.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

This image appears to be a vibrant, ornate Chinese painting or religious artwork. The central figure is a large, elaborately decorated deity or goddess, likely a representation of a Buddhist or East Asian divine being. The deity is surrounded by smaller figures, scenes, and decorative motifs, including plants, flames, and celestial imagery. The overall composition is intricate and detailed, with a blend of figurative and symbolic elements. The style and subject matter suggest this is a work of traditional Chinese artistic and spiritual tradition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

This image depicts a painting of the Buddhist deity Cundi, also known as Chundi or Jun Ti, a female bodhisattva revered in Chinese Buddhism. The painting is rendered in a traditional Chinese style, with intricate details and vibrant colors.

Cundi's Appearance:

Cundi is depicted as a multi-armed deity, with each arm representing a different aspect of her power and compassion. She wears a flowing red robe, symbolizing her connection to the earth and her role as a protector of all living beings. Her face is serene and compassionate, radiating a sense of peace and tranquility.

Surrounding Elements:

The painting is surrounded by various elements that reflect Cundi's significance in Buddhist mythology. These include:

  • Lotus Flowers: Representing spiritual growth and enlightenment, lotus flowers are often associated with Buddhist deities.
  • Banners and Ribbons: These decorative elements add a sense of movement and energy to the painting, symbolizing the dynamic nature of Cundi's power.
  • Figures and Scenes: The painting features several figures and scenes that depict Cundi's role as a protector and benefactor. These may include images of people being saved from harm or receiving blessings from the deity.

Overall Significance:

This painting of Cundi serves as a powerful symbol of Buddhist spirituality and the importance of compassion and protection. It is likely used in religious ceremonies and rituals to invoke the deity's blessings and protection. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the painting make it a stunning work of art that reflects the rich cultural heritage of Chinese Buddhism.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-23

The image depicts a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting, likely created in the 19th or early 20th century. The painting is rendered in muted earth tones, with a focus on reds, oranges, and yellows, which are characteristic of Tibetan Buddhist art.

At the center of the composition is a large figure of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, depicted in a majestic pose with multiple arms and hands. He is surrounded by a halo, symbolizing his divine nature. Avalokiteshvara is often depicted in Tibetan Buddhist art as a benevolent figure, and this representation is consistent with that tradition.

The background of the painting features a series of smaller figures, including monks, nuns, and laypeople, engaged in various activities such as meditation, prayer, and everyday tasks. These figures are arranged in a harmonious and balanced manner, reflecting the emphasis on harmony and balance in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.

The overall effect of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty and wisdom of the Buddhist teachings. The use of muted colors and simple forms creates a sense of calmness, while the intricate details and symbolism add depth and complexity to the composition.

In terms of style, the painting is reminiscent of traditional Tibetan Buddhist art, which often features bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate patterns. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and expressive lines adds energy and movement to the composition, while the subtle gradations of color create a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Overall, the painting is a beautiful representation of Tibetan Buddhist art and philosophy, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty and wisdom of the Buddhist teachings.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image is a painting of a person in the center, surrounded by other people and objects. The person in the center is standing on a lotus flower. The person is wearing a crown and a necklace. The person's hands are raised in a position that resembles prayer. The person's face is painted in a serene expression. The painting has a lot of details, including other people, trees, and flowers.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image is a traditional Chinese painting depicting a deity. The deity is standing on a lotus flower and is surrounded by various elements. The deity is wearing a crown and has multiple arms, each holding different attributes. The deity's face is serene and benevolent. There are other figures in the painting, including a man in a red robe, a man in a black robe, and a man in a white robe. The painting also includes text written in Chinese characters.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-26

This image is a religious artwork, possibly of Buddhist origin, depicting a central figure with multiple arms and faces, suggesting a deity or a being with extraordinary powers. The central figure is adorned with jewelry and stands on a lotus flower, a common symbol in Eastern religions representing purity and enlightenment. The background is filled with various scenes and figures, indicating different situations or stories associated with the central deity. Text is present in the image, likely religious scriptures or commentary in an Asian language. The overall style is intricate and detailed, indicative of traditional Asian art forms.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-26

This image appears to be a traditional East Asian Buddhist painting, likely a scroll or a similar format. Here's a breakdown of its visual elements:

Central Figure: The dominant figure is a multi-armed bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), the bodhisattva of compassion. They are depicted standing on a lotus flower, a common symbol of purity and enlightenment. The figure has a serene expression, and their many arms suggest power and the ability to reach out to all beings. The elaborate headwear indicates a high status.

Background and Surroundings:

  • Narrative Scenes: The painting is likely meant to illustrate stories of Guanyin's compassion and power. Small vignettes or scenes surrounding the main figure depict acts of devotion, rescue, or other interactions.
  • Landscape Elements: The background incorporates elements of landscape: mountains, trees, and clouds, which likely serve as the setting for the various narrative scenes.
  • Text: There is significant use of calligraphy, which would be in the East Asian script. The text probably provides scriptural references or commentaries about Guanyin's qualities and powers.

Color and Style: The painting style is typical of East Asian Buddhist art, using rich, vibrant colors, flat planes, and outlined figures.

Overall Impression: The painting is a devotional work, intended to inspire faith and reverence for Guanyin. The combination of the central deity, narrative scenes, and written text provides a visually rich and spiritually complex message.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-25

This image appears to be a traditional Buddhist painting, likely of East Asian origin, depicting a Bodhisattva, a being who has achieved enlightenment but chooses to remain in the world to help others achieve the same. Here are the detailed elements of the painting:

  1. Central Figure: The central figure is a Bodhisattva, identifiable by the multiple arms and the serene, compassionate expression. The figure is seated on a lotus flower, a common symbol of purity and enlightenment in Buddhism. The Bodhisattva is adorned with elaborate jewelry and wears flowing robes, indicating a divine or celestial status.

  2. Multiple Arms: The Bodhisattva has multiple arms, each holding different symbolic objects. This is a common representation in Buddhist art, signifying the ability to help many beings simultaneously.

  3. Halo and Aureole: The figure is surrounded by a halo and an aureole, which are circular discs of light around the head and body, respectively. These elements signify divinity and enlightenment.

  4. Surrounding Scenes: Around the central figure, there are various smaller scenes depicting different activities and settings. These scenes likely represent various aspects of the Bodhisattva's life, teachings, or miracles. Some scenes show people in different postures, possibly in prayer, meditation, or performing rituals.

  5. Text and Inscriptions: The painting includes several inscriptions, likely in Chinese characters, which provide context or narration for the scenes depicted. These texts could be prayers, mantras, or descriptions of the events shown.

  6. Additional Figures: At the bottom of the painting, there are additional figures seated in meditative or reverential poses. These could be disciples, devotees, or other Bodhisattvas paying homage to the central figure.

  7. Color and Style: The painting uses vibrant colors, particularly reds and greens, which are typical in traditional Buddhist art. The style is intricate and detailed, with a focus on symbolism and narrative.

Overall, this painting is a rich and detailed representation of Buddhist iconography, likely used for devotional or educational purposes within a Buddhist context.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-25

This image is a traditional Buddhist painting, depicting a multi-armed deity, likely the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin in East Asian traditions. The central figure is adorned in ornate robes with intricate patterns and is surrounded by numerous smaller figures, symbolizing the bodhisattva's compassion and the myriad of ways it manifests. The deity stands on a lotus flower, a common symbol of purity and enlightenment in Buddhism.

The background features a landscape with mountains, trees, and celestial elements like sunflowers and a red orb, which may represent the sun or another heavenly body. To the right of the central deity, there is a seated monk, possibly a disciple or a devotee, with offerings in front of him, emphasizing the theme of devotion and the practice of meditation.

The painting is filled with intricate details and symbolic imagery. Smaller panels in the corners and along the edges show various scenes that likely illustrate the bodhisattva's compassion, such as individuals being saved from danger or being rescued from various hardships. These scenes are accompanied by Chinese text, which provides narrative or poetic descriptions of the events depicted.

The overall composition and style suggest that this is a piece of traditional East Asian religious art, possibly from the Tang or Song Dynasty, known for its rich symbolism and detailed iconography. The text and the imagery work together to convey a powerful message of compassion, salvation, and the power of faith.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-25

This image is a detailed and colorful traditional Asian religious painting, likely of East Asian Buddhist origin. It features a central figure that appears to be a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), known as the bodhisattva of compassion. The central figure has multiple arms and is adorned with ornate jewelry and clothing, standing on a lotus flower. Above the bodhisattva's head is a halo with multiple smaller figures, possibly representing various manifestations or virtues.

Surrounding the central figure are various scenes depicting people in different situations, such as facing danger or seeking help, which are likely to illustrate the bodhisattva's compassion and ability to aid those in need. These scenes include people in flames, being attacked by a dragon, and being protected by the bodhisattva.

The painting also includes Chinese characters, which are likely to be sutras or religious texts, and there is a smaller figure sitting on a lotus to the right of the central bodhisattva, possibly representing a disciple or another important figure in the narrative.

At the bottom of the painting, there is a smaller circular depiction of a bodhisattva figure, and to the right, a person dressed in formal attire holding a lantern, possibly representing a benefactor or a historical figure associated with the painting.

The overall composition and style suggest that this is a religious work intended to convey the teachings and virtues of the bodhisattva and to inspire devotion and faith among the viewers.

Text analysis

Amazon

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