Human Generated Data

Title

View of the Ka'ba at Mecca

Date

c. 1850-1900

People

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Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Edwin Binney, 3rd Collection of Turkish Art at the Harvard Art Museums, 1995.827

Human Generated Data

Title

View of the Ka'ba at Mecca

Date

c. 1850-1900

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Edwin Binney, 3rd Collection of Turkish Art at the Harvard Art Museums, 1995.827

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-03-24

Landscape 95.2
Nature 95.2
Outdoors 95.2
Painting 93.9
Art 93.9
Scenery 86.3
Architecture 79.9
Building 79.9
Cow 66.1
Animal 66.1
Mammal 66.1
Cattle 66.1
Archaeology 64.3
Aerial View 63.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-14

art 98.8
architecture 98.8
landscape 98.3
ancient 98.3
town 97.4
travel 97
print 96.8
building 96.8
city 95.9
desert 95.8
illustration 95.6
outdoors 95.4
painting 95.3
religion 94.4
mountain 93.7
old 93.1
no person 92.1
house 91.9
wall 91.8
landmark 91.8

Imagga
created on 2022-03-24

wall 76.3
architecture 41.3
jigsaw puzzle 37.2
travel 35.3
old 32.8
city 31.6
building 31.3
puzzle 29.3
stone 27.9
brick 26
ancient 24.2
history 24.2
castle 23.9
landscape 23.1
tourism 22.3
town 22.3
landmark 21.7
fortress 21.1
game 20.1
sky 19.8
tower 19.7
historic 19.3
historical 17.9
roof 17
house 16.4
medieval 16.3
culture 16.3
buildings 15.1
panorama 14.3
mountain 14.3
hill 14.1
monument 14
urban 14
river 13.4
water 13.4
vacation 13.1
rock 13
tourist 12.3
scenic 12.3
famous 12.1
monastery 11.9
palace 11.9
ruins 11.7
temple 11.2
outdoors 11.2
mountains 11.1
grunge 11.1
sea 11
fort 10.8
houses 10.7
antique 10.4
church 10.2
clouds 10.2
street 10.1
coast 9.9
facade 9.7
holiday 9.3
exterior 9.2
building material 9.2
traditional 9.2
aged 9.1
structure 8.9
center 8.8
aerial 8.8
outside 8.6
capital 8.6
cityscape 8.5
vintage 8.3
tile 8.3
religion 8.1
day 7.9
heritage 7.7
summer 7.7
construction 7.7
texture 7.7
roofing 7.5
destination 7.5
brown 7.4
window 7.3
national 7.3
religious residence 7.3
sun 7.3
material 7.2

Google
created on 2022-03-24

Microsoft
created on 2022-03-24

canyon 97.4
valley 97.1
text 94.4
painting 93
mountain 90.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Cow
Painting 93.9%
Cow 66.1%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-16

This image appears to be an artwork depicting an expansive historical city scene. It is a panoramic view, detailing numerous structures that are tightly packed together, suggesting a dense urban environment. The viewer's perspective is from an elevated vantage point, providing an overview of the entire city and its surroundings. The city is surrounded by rolling hills or mountains, and there is a large, fortified complex or palace at the center. Numerous buildings with flat rooftops are evident, suggesting the possibility of a location within a region characterized by arid or semi-arid climates where flat roofs are common. There are several features of note in the city: an expansive square or plaza that is teeming with what look like figures congregated in rows, possibly indicating an assembly or military formation, and a large bridge connecting two parts of the city across what could be a river or ravine. This central bridge is adorned with what could be banners or decorations, indicating it might be a place of significance or used for ceremonial purposes. The overall palette of the image is dominated by blues and earth tones, with attention to shading to define the topography. There are signs of wear and tear - creases, cracks, and discoloration - that suggest the artwork is quite old or has been exposed to elements that have aged it. It's important to note that without specific historical or cultural context, the exact location and time period the image represents cannot be determined, but it seems to depict a bygone era, possibly from a Middle Eastern or similar ancient civilization's milieu.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-02

The image depicts an artistic rendition of the Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Masjid al-Haram. The scene is viewed from an elevated perspective, showcasing the Kaaba at the mosque's center, surrounded by large crowds of worshippers. The mosque itself is encircled by an expanse of archways and colonnades that form the outer courtyard. Beyond the mosque, the depiction includes a dense arrangement of buildings and houses that comprise the city of Mecca, with winding pathways snaking through them. The city is set amidst a dramatic natural landscape of mountains and hills, indicating its geographical setting. The painting employs a subdued yet warm color palette and appears aged, with noticeable wear and tear on the surface. The attention to detail and the composition reflect a historical and cultural significance, emphasizing the centrality of the Kaaba in the Islamic faith.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-28

This is a historical artistic depiction of Mecca, showing the holy city and the Kaaba (the black cubic structure) at its center. The painting provides a panoramic view of the city nestled among blue-tinted mountains, with dense urban development spreading across the valley. The city's architecture consists of numerous white buildings and houses built on the hillsides and throughout the plain. The central focus is the Great Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) with its distinctive courtyard containing the Kaaba. There appears to be a large gathering of people, likely pilgrims, shown as small figures around the mosque complex. The painting shows covered walkways and columned arcades surrounding the mosque's courtyard. The artwork appears to be from a historical period, possibly Ottoman era, given its style and execution. The perspective is elevated, giving a bird's-eye view of the entire sacred complex and surrounding cityscape. The painting uses muted colors, predominantly blues, browns, and whites, and shows careful attention to architectural detail and urban layout. This type of representation was particularly important historically as it provided Muslims who couldn't make the pilgrimage with a visualization of Islam's holiest site.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-14

This image appears to be a detailed panoramic illustration of a historic city, likely in the Middle East. The central focus is a large, prominent religious structure, which appears to be the Kaaba in Mecca, surrounded by a vast urban landscape with many densely packed buildings and structures. The city is nestled between rugged mountainous terrain, with a winding road or pathway leading up to the holy site. The overall scene conveys a sense of scale and grandeur, capturing the significance and prominence of this sacred location.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image depicts a vintage illustration of Mecca, showcasing the city's historic architecture and natural surroundings. The illustration features a prominent mosque at its center, surrounded by numerous buildings and structures that reflect the city's rich cultural heritage. In the background, majestic mountains rise, adding to the scene's grandeur and beauty. The illustration's aged appearance suggests that it may have been created in the 19th or early 20th century, providing a glimpse into Mecca's past and its significance as a sacred site for Muslims worldwide. Overall, the image presents a captivating visual representation of Mecca's history, architecture, and natural environment, offering a unique perspective on this revered city.

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

The image depicts a vintage, hand-drawn illustration of the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The drawing is rendered in muted colors and features a mix of architectural styles, including traditional Islamic buildings and what appears to be a large, open square or courtyard. In the foreground, the city's buildings are densely packed, with narrow streets and alleys winding between them. The buildings themselves are primarily low-rise, with flat roofs and ornate facades. Some of the buildings appear to be mosques or other religious structures, while others may be homes, shops, or other types of businesses. Beyond the city, the illustration shows a series of mountains rising up in the distance. These mountains are depicted in shades of blue and gray, with some peaks reaching high into the sky. In the background, the sky is a pale yellowish-brown color, suggesting a desert or arid environment. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history and architecture of Mecca, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage and its unique blend of traditional and modern elements.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a historical painting of the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, featuring the Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Masjid al-Haram. The painting is an aerial view, showing the city's layout and the surrounding mountainous terrain. The Great Mosque is prominently displayed in the center, with its iconic black Kaaba structure, surrounded by a vast courtyard. The painting also includes various buildings, streets, and a large crowd of people, possibly pilgrims, gathered around the mosque. The overall composition is detailed and realistic, capturing the essence of the city and its religious significance.

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

The image is a painting of a city with a mosque in the middle. The mosque is surrounded by many buildings and houses. The city is surrounded by mountains and has a river running through it. The sky is clear and blue. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of old maps, with the city and its surroundings depicted in a detailed and realistic manner.

Text analysis

Google

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