Human Generated Data

Title

The Sacrifice of Aaron(?)

Date

1575-1600

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Previous attribution: Benvenuto Cellini, Italian 1500 - 1571

Previous attribution: Benvenuto Cellini, Italian 1500 - 1571

Classification

Sculpture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Grenville L. Winthrop, Class of 1886, 1934.106

Human Generated Data

Title

The Sacrifice of Aaron(?)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Previous attribution: Benvenuto Cellini, Italian 1500 - 1571

Previous attribution: Benvenuto Cellini, Italian 1500 - 1571

Date

1575-1600

Classification

Sculpture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Grenville L. Winthrop, Class of 1886, 1934.106

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Bronze 98.2
Gold 94.7
Treasure 83.4
Art 61.5
Archaeology 59.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

art 99.4
metalwork 98.8
sculpture 98.6
ancient 98.4
religion 98.1
decoration 97.3
symbol 96.6
antique 96.5
painting 95.9
relief 95.2
old 95.1
gold 94.1
ornate 93.9
desktop 92.9
no person 91.4
architecture 91.1
museum 91.1
culture 90.9
pattern 90.8
wear 89.7

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

chest 100
box 81.4
container 64.1
antique 47.7
old 42.5
ancient 38.9
art 32.3
decoration 31.2
religion 30.5
vintage 29
architecture 27.4
gold 26.3
texture 25.7
design 24.8
frame 22.5
ornate 22
pattern 21.9
arabesque 21.4
wall 21.4
style 20.8
ornament 20.7
culture 18.8
history 18.8
wood 18.4
traditional 18.3
grunge 17
rug 16.9
religious 16.9
decor 16.8
golden 16.3
aged 16.3
detail 16.1
east 15.9
carving 15.8
temple 15.2
interior 15
sculpture 15
retro 14.7
historic 14.7
carved 14.7
door 14.3
decorative 14.2
travel 14.1
brown 14
oriental 13.2
building 12.7
paper 12.6
ornamental 12.3
textured 12.3
furnishing 12.3
metal 12.1
border 11.8
palace 11.6
wooden 11.4
old fashioned 11.4
spirituality 10.6
statue 10.5
blank 10.3
stone 10.1
color 10
entrance 9.7
rustic 9.6
god 9.6
empty 9.5
covering 9.3
church 9.2
painting 9
material 8.9
handmade 8.7
prayer 8.7
luxury 8.6
historical 8.5
antiquity 8.4
furniture 8.3
home 8
mosque 7.9
binding 7.8
orient 7.8
worship 7.7
middle 7.7
parchment 7.7
obsolete 7.7
craft 7.6
rusty 7.6
decorate 7.6
rich 7.4
close 7.4
structure 7.3
wealth 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-10

relief 87.8
brass 86.7
metal 86.2
ancient history 80.8
gold 76.5
artifact 76.2
stone carving 73.9
history 72.4
carving 71.9
bronze 62
antique 60.7
copper 60.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

indoor 97.2
box 92.1
container 77.8
old 57.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Female, 92.3%
Happy 29.6%
Calm 10%
Confused 4.2%
Sad 4.8%
Angry 3.3%
Surprised 46.6%
Disgusted 1.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Picture frame
Person
Human head
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Rug 96.9%

Clarifai

Picture frame 88.3%

Clarifai

Person 49.2%

Clarifai

Human head 47.1%

Clarifai

Human head 35.9%

Clarifai

Human face 35.1%

Clarifai

Human face 33.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

streetview architecture 84.2%
paintings art 15.6%
nature landscape 0.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a black and gold clock sitting on a table 16.7%
a gold and black clock 16.6%
a black and gold clock on a table 16.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-28

a photograph of a gold - plated metal plaque with a picture of a woman in a gold

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

a gold box with a scene of angels and men

OpenAI GPT

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

Certainly! The image depicts an elaborately detailed and antique golden bronze panel. The central scene showcases a group of people, presumably from ancient times based on their clothing and setting, engaging in an act of worship or ritual around a prominent fire burning on a stand. This fire appears to be an offering or sacred flame, and the individuals nearby are shown in dramatic, prayerful poses with their hands raised.

The background includes other figures observing or participating in the ceremony. The central panel with the scene is surrounded by an extensive and ornate border featuring intricate patterns, floral designs, and mythological creatures or angelic figures in classical style. The border design incorporates scrollwork and symmetrical elements, suggesting the influence of Renaissance or Baroque artistry. The top center and bottom center of the border prominently feature cherubic faces, adding to the sacred or divine atmosphere of the piece.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is an image of a rectangular, gold-tone metal plate featuring an intricate relief design. The design appears to be steeped in classical or mythological themes. There are four figures that seem to be women, each occupying a corner of the central rectangular area. These figures are situated around what appears to be an altar with a fire ablaze atop it. The altar is adorned with a small face or mask-like detail. Each figure is in a dynamic pose, which suggests movement, possibly part of a ritual or dance around the altar.

The background of the central area contains geometric patterns and foliage, which add to the overall aesthetic richness. The broader frame of the relief features a repetitive pattern, including spirals and what seems to be (but it's not entirely clear) fruit or flower motifs, and at the center of each of the longer sides, there's a face, possibly representing a deity or a mask.

The entire work is an excellent example of metalwork, with high attention to detail and craftsmanship. The scene likely holds symbolic or storytelling significance, which could be interpreted from a cultural or historical standpoint.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is an ornate gilded bronze or brass relief plaque, likely from the Renaissance period. The piece features an elaborate decorative border with scrollwork, cherub faces, and floral motifs. The central scene appears to show figures engaged in what might be a religious or mythological ritual around an altar or pedestal with flames or smoke rising from it. The figures are wearing classical-style robes and are depicted in a dramatic, dynamic pose. The craftsmanship is quite detailed, with fine engraving and dimensional relief work creating depth and texture throughout the composition. The overall style suggests this might be a decorative element from a larger piece of furniture, a book cover, or an architectural element from the 16th or 17th century.

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

The image appears to be an ornate, gilded panel or frame depicting a religious or mythological scene. The central frame contains intricate and detailed carvings of figures, including what appears to be a central figure surrounded by other figures in a dramatic, expressive pose. The border around the central frame is also highly decorated with scrolling, floral, and geometric patterns, creating a visually striking and ornate overall composition.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This image shows an ornate, gilded metal panel or plaque with intricate Baroque-style decorative elements. The piece appears to be made of brass or bronze with elaborate relief work featuring scrolling patterns, floral motifs, and figurative scenes. The design is highly detailed with swirling acanthus leaves, cherubs, and architectural elements arranged in a symmetrical composition. The metalwork has a rich golden color and demonstrates sophisticated craftsmanship typical of religious or palatial decorative arts from perhaps the 17th or 18th century. The surface has a weathered patina that suggests its age, while still maintaining the beautiful detail of its original design. The panel is rectangular in shape and appears to be photographed against a neutral gray background.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a rectangular, gold-colored plaque with an intricate design. The plaque features a central scene of people gathered around a fire, surrounded by ornate borders and decorative elements.

Central Scene:

  • A group of people are depicted around a fire, with some kneeling or standing.
  • The figures appear to be engaged in a ritual or ceremony, possibly related to worship or celebration.
  • The fire is depicted as a central element, with flames rising from it.

Borders and Decorations:

  • The plaque is surrounded by a thick border, featuring intricate carvings and designs.
  • The border is adorned with floral patterns, leaves, and other decorative elements.
  • The corners of the plaque feature additional decorative elements, including scrollwork and other motifs.

Overall Appearance:

  • The plaque has a rich, gold-colored finish, suggesting that it may be made of metal or another valuable material.
  • The intricate carvings and designs give the plaque a sense of luxury and craftsmanship.
  • The overall appearance of the plaque suggests that it may be a piece of art or a decorative item, possibly used in a religious or ceremonial context.

Possible Context:

  • The plaque may be a representation of a biblical scene, such as the burning bush or the sacrifice of Isaac.
  • Alternatively, it could depict a mythological or allegorical scene, such as the story of Prometheus or the labors of Hercules.
  • The plaque may also be a decorative element from a larger work of art, such as a church or cathedral.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a gold-colored, rectangular plaque with intricate carvings of people and objects.

The plaque is rectangular in shape, with a flat top and bottom. It has a raised border around the edges, which is decorated with swirling patterns and leaves. The center of the plaque features a large, rectangular panel with a raised design. This design depicts a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in various activities. Some of the people are holding objects, such as books or scrolls, while others appear to be speaking or gesturing. The background of the panel is filled with additional carvings of people, animals, and plants.

The overall effect of the plaque is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that it may have been used as a decorative piece or a symbol of wealth and status. The intricate carvings and detailed designs suggest a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image shows a golden-colored rectangular object with a square-shaped frame. The frame has a design of a flower and leaf pattern. The object has a golden-colored square in the middle, with two people standing on either side of it. The people are dressed in a long dress and have curly hair. They are standing in front of a fire.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image shows a bronze plaque with a rectangular shape. It has a decorative border with intricate designs, including floral patterns and small cherub heads. The central part of the plaque features a scene with two figures, possibly representing angels or cherubs, standing on either side of a burning altar. The altar is surrounded by flames, and the figures are holding objects, possibly candles or incense. The plaque is mounted on a gray background, and the image is slightly blurry, making it difficult to see the details of the scene.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image depicts a rectangular, ornate, bronze relief sculpture or plaque. The central panel shows a detailed scene, likely religious in nature, surrounded by a highly decorative border.

Central Scene:

  • The main scene appears to depict a religious ceremony, possibly a sacrifice or offering.
  • There is a central altar with flames rising from it.
  • On either side of the altar, figures are kneeling and raising their hands in prayer or supplication.
  • Other figures are standing around, some with raised hands as well, suggesting participation in the ritual.
  • The figures are dressed in flowing robes, typical of classical or Renaissance-style depictions.

Border:

  • The border is highly detailed and decorative, featuring intricate patterns and motifs.
  • It incorporates elements of scrolls, floral designs, and faces of cherubs or angels, especially in the corners and along the top and bottom.
  • The style suggests Renaissance or Baroque influence in the design.

Overall:

  • The piece is likely a bronze casting.
  • The level of detail and the ornate border indicate a piece of significant artistic merit.
  • The patina suggests the piece is aged, and the color is a dark golden-brown.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The image shows a rectangular, intricately decorated metal panel. The panel is predominantly bronze or gold in color.

At the center of the panel is a rectangular scene surrounded by an ornate border. Within the scene, a stylized flame rises from a decorated altar. On either side of the altar, there are several figures in poses of prayer or supplication. There are buildings depicted in the background.

The border of the rectangular scene is composed of various motifs, including cherubic faces, floral patterns, and scrolling elements.

The overall impression is that of an antique, religious or mythological artifact with significant artistic detail.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ornate, rectangular metal plaque with intricate relief work. The plaque features a central scene framed by elaborate decorative elements.

Central Scene:

  • The central scene portrays a dramatic moment involving several figures.
  • Two figures on the left side appear to be kneeling or in a posture of submission, possibly praying or worshiping.
  • In the center, there is a large, fiery furnace or altar with flames rising from it.
  • Two figures are visible within the furnace, seemingly unharmed by the fire.
  • On the right side, there are two more figures, one of whom appears to be pointing or gesturing towards the furnace.

Decorative Frame:

  • The central scene is surrounded by a highly detailed and ornate frame.
  • The frame includes various motifs such as scrolls, floral patterns, and possibly mythical or human faces.
  • The corners of the frame feature elaborate designs, adding to the overall grandeur of the piece.

Material and Craftsmanship:

  • The plaque appears to be made of a golden or brass-like metal, giving it a luxurious and antique appearance.
  • The relief work is finely detailed, showcasing high craftsmanship and artistic skill.

Possible Interpretation:

  • The scene depicted could be a biblical or mythological narrative, possibly the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, where they are thrown into a fiery furnace but are protected by divine intervention.

Overall, the image showcases a beautifully crafted piece of art that combines narrative storytelling with exquisite decorative elements.

Qwen

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

This image depicts a richly detailed, ornate rectangular plaque with a golden hue, likely made of gilded bronze or a similar material. The plaque is framed by an elaborate border featuring intricate designs, including floral patterns, scrolls, and human faces or masks. At the center of the plaque is a prominent scene with several figures.

The central scene shows two main figures on either side of a large, ornate altar or pedestal adorned with a face and decorative elements. Both figures appear to be engaged in a dramatic action, possibly a ritual or a confrontation. The figure on the left is raising their arm, while the figure on the right is holding a staff or rod. The background includes additional figures and architectural elements, suggesting a setting that could be religious or mythological.

The overall style and craftsmanship suggest it is a piece of Renaissance or Baroque art, characterized by its detailed workmanship and use of classical motifs. The plaque's design and the figures' attire and actions contribute to its dramatic and symbolic nature.

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

This image depicts a decorative, gilded bronze relief that appears to be from a religious or mythological context. The central scene is framed by intricate, swirling floral and foliage patterns, which are also adorned with cherubim and winged figures.

At the center, there is a dramatic depiction of a biblical or mythological moment. Two figures, possibly prophets or apostles, are shown kneeling and reaching towards a ritualistic or sacrificial setup. A large flame rises above a central altar-like structure, suggesting a scene of divine interaction or a significant religious event. Surrounding the central figures are smaller figures, possibly angels or other divine beings, adding to the sense of reverence and solemnity.

The craftsmanship is highly detailed, with each element, from the flowing robes of the figures to the swirling patterns of the borders, meticulously rendered. The overall aesthetic is one of grandeur and spiritual significance, typical of works created during the Renaissance or Baroque periods.