Human Generated Data

Title

Amerigo Vespucci on His Ship

Date

c. 1595

People

Artist: Adriaen Collaert, Flemish c. 1560 - 1618

Artist after: Jan van der Straet, Netherlandish 1523 - 1605

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Loan, 8.1996

Human Generated Data

Title

Amerigo Vespucci on His Ship

People

Artist: Adriaen Collaert, Flemish c. 1560 - 1618

Artist after: Jan van der Straet, Netherlandish 1523 - 1605

Date

c. 1595

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Loan, 8.1996

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

Art 98.4
Person 98.3
Human 98.3
Painting 93.8
Person 82.2
Person 74.5
Person 60.2
Drawing 56
Person 47
Person 42.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

people 99.9
print 99.9
illustration 99.8
art 99.5
engraving 99.4
group 98.9
adult 97.8
woodcut 97.7
man 97.6
watercraft 96.9
painting 96.7
antique 96.6
etching 95
vintage 94.5
old 94.4
war 93.5
lithograph 93
book bindings 92
military 91.7
two 90.7

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 96.4
architecture 30.5
sculpture 26.7
old 26.5
art 26.4
history 25.1
ancient 24.2
landmark 23.5
statue 21.1
decoration 20.2
antique 19.2
building 19
vintage 19
travel 19
tourism 19
famous 18.6
culture 18
historical 17.9
graffito 17.2
stone 17
monument 16.8
historic 16.5
grunge 15.3
city 15
religion 14.3
temple 13.3
church 12.9
facade 12.8
marble 12.7
paper 12.6
retro 12.3
artistic 12.2
religious 11.2
wall 11.1
structure 10.9
painting 10.8
old fashioned 10.5
design 9.6
texture 9
detail 8.9
god 8.6
pattern 8.2
style 8.2
water 8
statues 7.9
carved 7.8
black 7.8
roman 7.8
horses 7.8
fountain 7.8
arch 7.8
architectural 7.7
frame 7.5
destination 7.5
figure 7.4
artwork 7.3
ornate 7.3
tourist 7.3
aged 7.2

Google
created on 2019-08-10

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

text 100
book 99.5
drawing 89
ship 85.6
person 81.5
old 77.2
sketch 71.8
clothing 51.1
vintage 25.8
painting 17

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 15-27
Gender Male, 54.7%
Confused 45%
Angry 45.4%
Surprised 46.4%
Fear 46.1%
Sad 45.2%
Calm 51.1%
Disgusted 45%
Happy 45.9%

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-30
Gender Male, 54.6%
Disgusted 45%
Sad 45%
Angry 45%
Calm 54.5%
Happy 45.4%
Confused 45%
Fear 45%
Surprised 45.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Male, 54.3%
Confused 45%
Calm 45.1%
Surprised 54.4%
Sad 45%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%
Fear 45.4%
Angry 45%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-32
Gender Female, 51.2%
Happy 45%
Angry 45%
Disgusted 45%
Fear 55%
Calm 45%
Sad 45%
Surprised 45%
Confused 45%

AWS Rekognition

Age 33-49
Gender Male, 51.4%
Angry 45.1%
Fear 45.3%
Confused 45%
Calm 45.1%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%
Surprised 45%
Sad 54.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 98.3%
Person 82.2%
Person 74.5%
Person 60.2%
Person 47%
Person 42.8%
Painting 93.8%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-07

The image is a detailed and elaborate engraving depicting a historical or mythological scene at sea. In the center, there is a large ship with several figures on board. One of the primary figures stands at the forefront of the ship, dressed in explorer's garb and holding a staff, likely representing an important figure such as Americus Vespuccius (Amerigo Vespucci), based on the inscription at the bottom. The sea surrounding the ship is filled with various mythical creatures. On the left side, there are mermen and mermaids, as well as sea turtles and birds flying above the water. To the right, a heavily armored warrior figure standing on a sea creature is seen, holding a trident and a shield adorned with classical motifs. In the background, the sun is either rising or setting, casting rays across the sky and the sea. The overall composition appears to blend elements of discovery and mythology, illustrating the age of exploration with a fantastical twist. The inscription at the bottom translates to a tribute to Amerigo Vespucci, noting his contributions to the discovery of America.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-07

This image is an intricate engraving that appears to be from the Age of Exploration. The print depicts a variety of allegorical and symbolic elements. In the foreground, a classical warrior figure is holding a bunch of plants, possibly to symbolize discovery or conquest. On the right, there's a scene with a figure standing by a lion and another figure holding a flag and a spear, possibly representing European explorers or conquerors. The middle of the image shows a large sailing ship, which is indicative of the vessels used during long voyages for exploration and trade during that era. The ocean is filled with various sea creatures, including fishes and turtles, and there are figures that seem to embody mythological creatures or gods of the sea, adding to the allegorical nature of the piece. The background features a sun emitting rays over the horizon, which could symbolize the dawn of a new era or enlightenment. There is text below the image which seems to reference Americus Vespucius, more commonly known in English as Amerigo Vespucci, after whom the Americas are named. Overall, the image is rich with symbolic references to exploration, the encounter between Europeans and the New World, and possibly the exchange of flora between continents. The style and dress of the figures suggest a Renaissance or Early Modern period artwork, which aligns with the historical era of Vespucci.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-07

This is a historical engraving depicting Amerigo Vespucci's voyage to the Americas. The image shows a sailing ship with several figures aboard, including sailors and navigators in period clothing. In the surrounding waters, there are mythological sea creatures and figures, including what appears to be Neptune or other sea deities. The scene is rich with symbolism typical of Renaissance-era maritime art, including flying birds, turtles, and various sea monsters. The composition includes decorative elements like banners and shields, and shows the sun rising on the horizon. The ship itself is depicted in detailed Renaissance style, with visible rigging, masts, and sailing equipment. The overall image represents the blend of real navigation and mythological elements that was common in maps and maritime art of the exploration period. At the bottom of the engraving, there's a Latin inscription referencing Americus Vespuccius (Amerigo Vespucci) and his westward navigation. This appears to be from a larger series of historical illustrations documenting the Age of Exploration.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-07

This black and white engraving depicts a fantastical scene with various allegorical figures and nautical elements. In the center, a large ship is surrounded by male and female figures, some nude and some clothed. The ship's mast extends high into the cloudy sky. Sunken ships and drowning figures are visible in the turbulent sea around the central ship. On the right, a crowned woman wielding a spear sits atop a structure resembling a throne or podium. To the left, nude figures cling to rocks amidst the crashing waves. Strange sea creatures, both real and mythical, populate the waters. The highly detailed engraving style creates a sense of drama and motion throughout the composition. The Latin title at the bottom identifies it as an allegorical illustration, likely referencing some historical naval event or Classical mythology, though the exact subject is unclear without additional context. Overall, it is a visually dense and evocative scene rendered with great technical skill in the printmaking medium.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-07

This is an intricately detailed engraving depicting a fantastical and allegorical scene. At the center is a large ornate structure or monument, which appears to be a ship or vessel of some kind. Surrounding it are numerous mythological and allegorical figures, including nude or partially nude male and female figures, as well as fantastical creatures like mermaids and serpents. The overall scene has a dreamlike, surreal quality, combining realistic elements with imaginative and symbolic imagery. The text at the bottom indicates this work is related to the exploration and mapping of the Americas.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-07

The image is an engraving of a ship on the sea. The ship is on the left side of the image, and the ship has a flag on the top of the ship. The man in the middle of the ship is holding a flag. There are two mermaids on the left side of the ship, and a man is holding a spear on the right side of the ship.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-07

This image is a woodcut print titled "America's Discovery" by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a German Renaissance artist. The print depicts a scene of the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. In the center of the image, there is a ship sailing on the ocean, with Columbus standing on the deck, holding a flag and a compass. The ship is surrounded by various mythical creatures, such as mermaids, sea turtles, and a lion, symbolizing the unknown and mysterious nature of the New World. On the right side of the image, there is a figure representing America, holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the potential for conflict and conquest. The Latin inscription at the bottom of the image reads "America's Discovery," emphasizing the historical significance of the event. The print is a representation of the European fascination with the New World and the exploration and colonization that followed Columbus's voyage.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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