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Human Generated Data

Title

Baptism

Date

Copy of 9th-10th century original.

People

Artist: Unidentified Maker,

Classification

Sculpture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Museum Purchase, BR22.85

Human Generated Data

Title

Baptism

People

Artist: Unidentified Maker,

Date

Copy of 9th-10th century original.

Classification

Sculpture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Museum Purchase, BR22.85

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-03

Ivory 98.9
Human 94.5
Art 88.9
Archaeology 79.1
Wood 63.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

art 99.4
ancient 99
religion 98.7
sculpture 98.4
decoration 97.8
temple 96.9
culture 96.9
gold 96.4
symbol 96.1
old 95.8
antique 95.6
ornate 95.5
god 95.5
Buddha 94.2
style 94
religious belief 93.3
desktop 93.2
spirituality 92.6
bronze 92.5
carve 92.5

Imagga
created on 2022-06-03

carving 100
sculpture 100
plastic art 71.5
art 62.7
religion 42.2
temple 38.9
architecture 37
culture 35.1
statue 33.4
history 33.2
ancient 32.9
figure 27.2
old 25.8
god 24.9
travel 24.7
religious 22.5
stone 22.1
carved 21.6
monument 19.7
holy 17.4
gold 17.3
decoration 16.7
historic 16.5
worship 16.5
antique 15.8
tourism 15.7
palace 15.5
historical 15.1
golden 14.6
detail 14.5
relief 13.9
building 13.5
meditation 13.4
door 13.3
landmark 12.7
prayer 12.6
heritage 12.6
spirituality 12.5
sandstone 12.5
east 12.2
carvings 11.9
traditional 11.7
spiritual 11.5
face 11.4
famous 11.2
sculptures 10.9
pray 10.7
oriental 10.4
ornament 10.4
wall 10.3
church 10.2
ruler 9.8
faith 9.6
bronze 9.3
design 9
holiday 8.6
amulet 8.6
style 8.2
tourist 8.2
shield 7.9
century 7.8
sacred 7.8
buildings 7.6
decorative 7.5
city 7.5
vintage 7.5
tradition 7.4
exterior 7.4
ornate 7.3
metal 7.3
museum 7.2
world 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-03

Wood 88.2
Sculpture 85.7
Rectangle 84.7
Artifact 83.6
Art 79.1
Relief 71.4
Statue 69.9
Font 69.9
Carving 67.5
Metal 67.4
Religious item 67.2
Ancient history 65.9
Visual arts 64.3
History 64.2
Creative arts 63.4
Stone carving 60
Pattern 59.7
Chest 59.6
Classical sculpture 59
Mythology 58.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-03

statue 93.8
ancient 83.1
museum 80.6
carving 75.4
sculpture 72.3
artifact 67.7
gold 65
stone carving 63.6
relief 63.1
art 57
decorated 39.9
different 33.7
stone 8.7
picture frame 6.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-36
Gender Male, 98.8%
Fear 97.7%
Surprised 6.4%
Sad 2.2%
Happy 1%
Angry 0.6%
Calm 0.5%
Disgusted 0.3%
Confused 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Rug

Clarifai

Sculpture
Human face
Clothing
Person
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-03

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-03

a close up of a box 55.1%
a close up of a box on a table 41.7%
close up of a box 41.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a large carved wood paneled paneled in a carved paneled panel

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a gold plaque with angels and people

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-24

The image depicts an intricately carved relief panel with a detailed religious scene. The central figure, standing in a river, is flanked by two other figures on either side, likely portraying an important biblical moment. Above the central figure, there is a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, surrounded by a group of angels, who are depicted with halos and are positioned in a cloud-like formation. At the very top, a hand extending downwards represents the hand of God. The panel is bordered by an ornately designed frame with repeating patterns. The overall craftsmanship indicates a high level of detail and artistic skill.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-24

This is an image of an ancient relief, likely of religious or mythological significance. The relief portrays a central figure that is flanked by two other figures, suggestively engaged in some form of interaction or communication. The central figure stands on what seems to be a lotus flower, indicative of spiritual purity in various cultural contexts. Above the central figure is a bird, possibly a dove or an eagle, which often symbolizes peace, divinity, or power. Surrounding these main figures is an assortment of other figures and symbols, including hands extended towards the central scene and additional figures that might represent worshippers or other deities.

The outer border of the relief is decorated with a recurring pattern, which could have symbolic meaning or simply serve an aesthetic purpose. The material looks like it could be ivory or stone, giving the relief an impressive and solemn quality. In terms of cultural origins, this piece could potentially derive from the Buddhist, Christian, or another ancient tradition, given the commonality of similar motifs in religious art from various cultures. However, the exact context is not clear from the image alone.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-24

This is a medieval ivory carving depicting the Baptism of Christ, a significant scene in Christian art. The carving shows a central figure standing in water, with a dove descending from above, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. Two figures stand on either side of the central figure, likely representing John the Baptist and another witness. Above, there are several figures of angels or witnesses observing the scene, arranged in a symmetrical composition.

The piece is framed by a decorative border with small circular patterns. The carving demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship of medieval ivory workers, with detailed drapery folds and expressive figures. The ivory has taken on a warm, golden patina with age. This type of ivory plaque was likely part of a larger religious object, possibly a book cover or religious altar piece.

The style appears to be Romanesque or early Gothic, probably dating from around the 12th or 13th century. The composition follows traditional iconographic conventions for depicting this biblical scene, with the characteristic arrangement of figures and symbolic elements.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-24

This image depicts an intricate ivory carving or relief panel. The central figure appears to be a nude male, possibly representing Jesus Christ or a saint, surrounded by many other figures in flowing robes who seem to be reaching towards or interacting with the central figure in some way. The overall composition has a very crowded and dynamic feel, with the figures arranged in an energetic, swirling pattern around the central male nude. The carving style exhibits fine detail and a high level of craftsmanship, with the figures' drapery, hair and facial features rendered in a realistic manner typical of skilled ivory carving. The rectangular panel is framed by an ornate, repeating decorative border motif.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-24

The image appears to be a carved relief panel or plaque depicting a religious or mythological scene. The central figure appears to be a nude human form, surrounded by other figures in flowing robes. The carving has a stylized, decorative quality, with intricate details and patterns framing the central scene. The overall impression is one of a complex, symbolic or allegorical composition, though the specific meaning or narrative is not immediately clear without further context.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a medieval ivory carving depicting the Baptism of Christ, likely from the Gothic period. The relief panel shows a central figure standing in water, with a dove descending from above, represented by a stylized bird form. Two figures stand on either bank of the water, and there are several other figures arranged in the upper portion of the scene, all wearing flowing robes typical of medieval religious art. The piece is framed by a decorative border with small circular patterns. The carving demonstrates the characteristic style of medieval religious ivory work, with its detailed yet somewhat flattened perspective and formal arrangement of figures. The ivory has taken on a warm, golden patina with age. This type of panel was likely part of a larger devotional object or possibly a book cover.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-24

The image depicts a rectangular, beige-colored plaque with an intricate design. The plaque is adorned with various figures and symbols, including a central figure surrounded by other individuals who appear to be angels or saints. The design also features a dove, which is often associated with the Holy Spirit in Christian iconography.

The plaque's border is decorated with small, circular motifs that resemble skulls or other objects. The overall style of the plaque suggests that it may be a religious artifact or a piece of art created for devotional purposes.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the plaque. The lighting in the image is soft and even, suggesting that it may have been taken in a studio or a controlled environment.

Overall, the image presents a detailed and visually striking representation of the plaque, which could be useful for art historians, collectors, or anyone interested in religious artifacts.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-24

The image depicts a carved ivory plaque featuring a scene from the New Testament, specifically the baptism of Jesus Christ. The plaque is rectangular in shape and has a decorative border around its edges.

  • The plaque is made of ivory and has a light-brown color.
  • The border is intricately carved with a pattern of small holes and lines.
  • The main scene on the plaque shows Jesus standing in a river, with John the Baptist standing beside him.
  • There are several other figures in the scene, including angels and people watching from the shore.
  • The plaque appears to be an antique or historical artifact, possibly dating back to the Middle Ages.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the intricate carvings and design elements on the plaque, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-24

This image depicts a rectangular ivory plaque with a carved scene of the Baptism of Christ. The plaque is bordered by a decorative frame with small holes and intricate patterns. In the center of the plaque, there is a scene of the Baptism of Christ, with Christ standing in the water being baptized by John the Baptist, who is kneeling on one knee. Above them, the Holy Spirit is depicted as a dove descending from the sky, and angels surround the scene, with some holding a cloth and others raising their hands in worship. The plaque is a fine example of medieval ivory carving and is likely to have been used as a devotional object or as part of a larger piece of furniture.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-24

The image is a carved ivory plaque depicting a religious scene. The plaque features a central figure, possibly Christ, standing in a stream of water, with his hands raised upwards. Two figures, possibly John the Baptist and another disciple, are kneeling on either side of the central figure. Above the central figure, there is a hand emerging from the clouds, possibly representing God. The plaque is surrounded by a decorative border with intricate carvings.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

The image is a rectangular, ivory-colored relief carving, possibly ivory. It depicts a religious scene with multiple figures and symbolic elements. The carving is detailed with well-defined forms, lines, and textures.

At the center of the scene, a naked man stands in what seems to be a body of water, possibly a river. Above him, a dove is suspended with a ray of light, seemingly pointing downwards towards the man's head. Above the dove and the man is a hand reaching down from the top, which represents the hand of God.

Surrounding the central figure are several other individuals, including robed figures with raised hands, possibly representing angels or witnesses. They are placed on clouds, adding to the otherworldly nature of the scene.

The entire scene is framed within a decorative border, which is intricately carved with a pattern.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overview

The image is a rectangular bas-relief carving, likely made of ivory or a similar material, with a religious theme. It depicts a scene of the Baptism of Jesus.

Detailed Description

  • Central Scene: The main focus is on a central figure, a nude man, representing Jesus. He is standing in what appears to be a river or body of water, symbolized by wavy lines at the base. The dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit is descending towards Jesus.
  • Figures: Two figures are present beside Jesus, and are presumably John the Baptist on the right with a beard, while a robed figure is on the left. Above Jesus and the others are a collection of angels and figures appearing to be witnessing the baptism.
  • Composition: The scene is organized vertically, with the heavenly realm above and the earthly scene below. The relief is shallow, suggesting it was meant to be viewed from a distance.
  • Frame: The carving is set within a decorative frame.

Overall Impression

The image appears to be a piece of religious art, likely from the medieval or early Renaissance period. It's rich with symbolism and detail, reflecting a key event in the Christian narrative.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a detailed relief carving that appears to be a religious scene, likely from Christian iconography. Here is a detailed summary of the elements present:

  1. Central Figure: At the center of the relief is a figure standing in water, which is likely a representation of Jesus Christ during his baptism. The figure is depicted with long hair and a beard, and is shown with hands raised in a gesture of prayer or blessing.

  2. Dove: Above the central figure, there is a dove descending from the sky, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. This is a common element in depictions of the baptism of Jesus.

  3. Hand of God: Above the dove, there is a hand extending from the sky, representing the hand of God the Father. This is another common symbol in Christian art, indicating divine presence and approval.

  4. Angels: Surrounding the central figure are several angels, depicted with wings and halos. They are positioned in various postures, some appearing to be in flight, and others in gestures of reverence or adoration.

  5. Other Figures: To the left and right of the central figure are two additional figures, likely representing John the Baptist (on the left) and possibly another disciple or an observer (on the right). John the Baptist is often depicted in baptism scenes as the one performing the baptism.

  6. Water: The central figure is standing in a body of water, which is depicted with flowing lines to represent the river Jordan, where Jesus' baptism is traditionally believed to have taken place.

  7. Border: The entire scene is framed by an ornate border with intricate patterns, adding to the decorative and sacred nature of the relief.

This relief carving is a rich example of religious art, capturing a significant moment in Christian theology with detailed and symbolic elements.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-26

The image depicts a detailed and intricate relief sculpture, likely made of ivory, featuring a biblical or religious scene. At the center, there is a figure of Jesus Christ, recognizable by his depiction with a halo and the dove above his head, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. Surrounding Jesus are two apostles, John the Baptist and Peter, as indicated by their respective gestures and clothing. The apostles are depicted in a dynamic pose, with one pointing towards Jesus and the other holding a book, possibly referring to the "Book of the Gospel."

Above Jesus, a group of angels is shown, some of whom are holding hands and appear to be in a state of joy or adoration. The background of the relief is adorned with a repeating pattern along the borders, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the artwork. The craftsmanship suggests that this piece might be from the medieval period, a time when such religious depictions were common in ivory carvings.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-26

This image depicts an intricately carved ivory or bone plaque, likely of religious or historical significance. The scene appears to represent the Baptism of Jesus, a common subject in Christian art.

In the center, a nude figure stands in a river, representing Jesus. Above him, a dove descends, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The dove is positioned directly above Jesus' head, indicating the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon him during his baptism.

On either side of Jesus, two figures are present. On the left, a figure dressed in robes is depicted as John the Baptist, who is performing the baptism. On the right, another figure, possibly an apostle or a witness, is shown with an outstretched hand, possibly in a gesture of blessing or witness.

Above the central figures, there is a group of angels and possibly other celestial beings, all looking down at the scene. The background is filled with clouds and a hand reaching down from above, likely representing God the Father.

The plaque is framed by a decorative border with small, detailed carvings, adding to its overall ornate appearance. The craftsmanship and attention to detail suggest that this piece is of significant art historical value.