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Title

Exterior of the Colosseum (Colisei prospectus)

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Hendrick van Cleve III, Netherlandish 1525 - 1595

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Light-Outerbridge Collection, Richard Norton Memorial Fund, M24480.14

Human Generated Data

Title

Exterior of the Colosseum (Colisei prospectus)

People

Artist: Hendrick van Cleve III, Netherlandish 1525 - 1595

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Light-Outerbridge Collection, Richard Norton Memorial Fund, M24480.14

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Tags

Amazon
created on 2024-10-02

Art 100
Painting 100
Architecture 98.9
Archaeology 95.6
Drawing 79.2
Animal 63.3
Head 60.3
Text 57.8
Mammal 57.2
Page 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2024-10-02

art 99.5
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Imagga
created on 2024-10-02

brass 65.1
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Google
created on 2024-10-02

Art 83.5
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Microsoft
created on 2024-10-02

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building
Person
Bird
Penguin
Horse

Clarifai

Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Building 98.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2024-10-02

paintings art 95.2%
streetview architecture 4.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by 2021-05-01 on 2024-10-02

a drawing of a city 42%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a drawing of a castle with a castle in the background

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

an old book with an illustration of a building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-10-02

This image depicts an engraving or print of a ruin, possibly of an ancient Roman structure, with crumbling walls and arches. The illustration is quite detailed, showing broken columns, fallen masonry, and varying textures that suggest aged stone. There are people within the ruins engaged in various activities: some appear to be conversing, while others are working or resting. There are also figures with horses and a horse-drawn carriage, suggesting the scene might be set during a time when such transportation was common.

The print is part of an open book, resting on a page with its left edge and spine visible. The print itself looks aged with some discoloration indicative of old paper. At the bottom, there are inscriptions which seem to be the names of the artist, publisher, or related contributors to the creation of this work. These elements add historical and artistic context to the image, suggesting it may be from a collection of prints or an antiquarian book.

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

The image is an etching depicting a view of the ruins of the Colosseum in Rome. The composition features crumbling arches, walls, and structures that once made up this ancient Roman amphitheater. In the foreground, various figures are engaged in daily activities, including a man with a cart drawn by horses, people walking, and animals present in the scene. The texture of the stone and the detail in the architecture suggest a state of decay and abandonment. The sky above the ruins is depicted with clouds, adding depth to the scene. The artist has paid attention to the architectural details, creating a sense of the monumental scale of the Colosseum even in its ruined state. This artwork captures the historical significance and the enduring grandeur of the Colosseum, despite the passage of time and its deterioration.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical engraving or print showing ancient Roman ruins, likely of the Colosseum or a similar classical structure. The artwork depicts crumbling stone arches, columns, and walls with detailed architectural features. In the foreground, there are small figures and what appears to be a horse-drawn cart, which help provide scale to the massive ruins. The scene includes some vegetation growing among the ruins, and the sky shows some cloud detail. The image has a characteristic style of Renaissance or Baroque-era architectural prints, with fine line work and careful attention to perspective and shadow. At the bottom of the print, there appears to be text or a signature, though it's not clearly legible in this reproduction. The overall composition emphasizes the grandeur and decay of ancient Roman architecture.

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

This is a historical engraving titled "Colisei prospectus" (View of the Colosseum) showing the ruins of the Roman Colosseum. The artwork appears to be from the Renaissance or Baroque period, depicting the ancient amphitheater in a partially ruined state. The scene shows multiple levels of arched architecture, with broken walls and vegetation growing from the stonework.

In the foreground, there are several small figures, including what appears to be a horse-drawn carriage and some people walking through the ruins. The detail of the stonework is carefully rendered, showing the characteristic arches and architectural elements of the Colosseum. The perspective gives a sense of the massive scale of the structure.

The image is executed in a detailed engraving style typical of architectural documentation of the period, with fine line work and careful attention to showing both the grandeur and decay of the ancient Roman monument. The sky shows some dramatic clouds, adding to the romantic atmosphere of the ruins.

The print is credited at the bottom to "Henri Cliven inven." and "Philipp Gall excud." suggesting this is part of a larger series of architectural views from this period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-10-02

The image appears to be an engraving depicting a ruined architectural landscape. The scene shows the remains of various arches, columns, and buildings, with a dramatic sky overhead. There are small figures engaging in activities like riding in a carriage, suggesting a sense of life and activity amidst the decay. The overall impression is one of a grand, historic ruin, captured in a detailed, evocative artistic rendering.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts an old book with a sepia-toned illustration of ancient ruins. The illustration is centered on the page and features a large, crumbling structure with arches and columns. In the foreground, people are engaged in various activities, such as walking, riding horses, or pulling carts. The background of the illustration shows a cloudy sky with birds flying overhead.

At the bottom of the illustration, there is a caption in Latin that reads "Colles profectus." The illustration is surrounded by a border, and the page has a yellowed, aged appearance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of history and nostalgia, evoking a feeling of being transported to a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image depicts an old, open book with a detailed illustration of a Roman ruin. The illustration is in black and white and features a large stone structure with arches, columns, and a courtyard. In the foreground, there are people and animals, including a horse-drawn carriage, a dog, and a cat. The illustration is surrounded by a border, and the text at the bottom reads "Colles profectus" in Latin.

The book itself appears to be old and worn, with yellowed pages and a worn cover. The spine is visible on the right side of the image, and the pages are slightly torn and creased. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the illustration and the book.

Overall, the image suggests that the book is a historical or educational text that features illustrations of ancient ruins and architecture. The level of detail in the illustration and the text suggests that the book may be a rare or valuable item.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

An open book with a black and white image of a ruined building, possibly a temple, with people walking and riding horses in front of it. The image has a watermark with the text "Colifi projectus" and "Philipp Gallus excudit" on the bottom right. The book has a black border on the top and bottom and a white border on the sides. The pages of the book are yellowed, and the edges are slightly curled.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image is a page from a book, featuring a detailed engraving of an ancient ruin. The engraving is set within a rectangular frame, which is bordered by a thin, dark line. The engraving depicts a scene of ruins, possibly from a classical civilization, with large, crumbling stone structures, including arches and columns. There are people in the scene, some walking, some standing, and some riding horses. The engraving is accompanied by text at the bottom, which appears to be a title or description of the scene. The book page is aged, with visible creases and wear, indicating that it is from an old publication.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

This is an old, possibly engraved or etched illustration, likely from a historical text or book. It features a depiction of the Colosseum in Rome, or a similar ancient ruin. The style is detailed, with intricate lines and a monochromatic (black and white or sepia-toned) aesthetic.

Composition and Subject:

  • The Colosseum (or similar ruin): The primary subject is the ruins of a large, arched structure. The artist captures the decay of time with eroded walls, fragmented arches, and missing sections of the building.
  • Figures and Scene: There are several small figures placed within the scene, suggesting scale and perhaps adding a narrative element. These figures, some riding horses, are on the ground, a carriage, and other people, and are indicative of human activity within the ruins.
  • Landscape: The scene also includes elements of the landscape, such as foliage, a few wisps of clouds, and patches of grass, helping to set the scene in a natural environment.

Artistic Details:

  • Technique: The intricate line work suggests that the artwork was made using engraving or etching techniques. The use of lines creates a sense of depth, texture, and the overall feeling of the scene.
  • Tone and Atmosphere: The image has a somewhat somber, reflective tone, appropriate for a depiction of ancient ruins. The lighting and shading add to the sense of age and historical significance.

Additional details:

  • The text on the bottom might include the name of the artist, title, and/or other information about the work.
  • The image is mounted on a page of a book or historical document.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-28

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white etching or engraving of the Colosseum in ruins, taken from a book. The page has a warm, off-white color and the book has a dark brown cover.

The central focus is on the skeletal remains of the Colosseum, revealing its once grand architecture now weathered by time and decay. Several arches and pillars stand with portions missing, giving the structure a sense of fragility. In the background, a dramatic sky with dark, swirling clouds adds to the mood of somber grandeur.

In the foreground, small figures of people and animals add a sense of scale and activity. Some people are walking, others are riding in a carriage, suggesting daily life taking place amidst the ruins. The presence of these figures emphasizes the timelessness of the scene, as people continue to inhabit spaces marked by history.

The inscription "Colifei profpectus" is visible beneath the image, indicating that it is a depiction or prospect of the Colosseum. Additionally, the names of the artist or engraver are present at the bottom corners of the image, with Henri Clauwers and Philipp Galle inscribed. Overall, the image captures a romantic and melancholy view of the Colosseum as a ruin, juxtaposing its architectural legacy with the mundane activities of daily life.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-28

The image depicts an etching of the Colosseum in Rome, which appears to be in a state of ruin. The Colosseum, known for its iconic arches and columns, is shown with significant damage, including missing sections and overgrown vegetation. The structure is partially collapsed, with some of the arches and walls still standing, while others have crumbled.

In the foreground, there are several figures engaged in various activities. Some appear to be working or moving around, possibly involved in the excavation or study of the ruins. There is also a horse-drawn cart, suggesting transportation or the movement of materials.

The sky above the Colosseum is dramatic, with clouds and a sense of movement, adding to the overall atmosphere of the scene. The etching is detailed, capturing the texture and decay of the ancient structure, as well as the activities of the people in the vicinity.

At the bottom of the etching, there is text that reads "Colisei prospectus" and "Philipp Galle sculpsit," indicating that this is a prospect (view) of the Colosseum and that it was engraved by Philipp Galle. The name "Henric. Cock. inven." is also present, suggesting that the original design or invention of the image was by Henric Cock.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-18

This image is a detailed etching from a book, showcasing a scene of ancient ruins, likely depicting the Colosseum in Rome. The illustration is highly detailed, featuring a variety of structural elements such as arches and columns, some of which are in a state of ruin. The artwork is signed at the bottom left with "Henri. Chuen. inuen." and at the bottom right with "Philipp Gall. excud." suggesting the artist's and engraver's names.

The scene includes several people engaged in various activities. Some individuals are walking, while others are working with animals, including a horse pulling a cart. There is also a dog present, adding life to the scene. The sky above is rendered with light clouds, and the overall composition gives a sense of the grandeur and historical significance of the ruins, with vegetation beginning to reclaim the area, indicating the passage of time.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-18

This image is a detailed black-and-white engraving or etching depicting the ruins of the Colosseum in Rome. The scene shows the structure in a state of disrepair, with broken arches, columns, and remnants of the original building. The artist has employed intricate linework to convey the textures and details of the stonework.

In the foreground, there are several human figures and animals, adding a sense of scale and activity to the scene. Some people are walking, while others are riding horses or pulling a cart. A dog is also present, running alongside the cart. The ground is uneven, with scattered debris and patches of grass growing among the ruins.

The sky above is partially cloudy, with the clouds rendered in a dynamic manner, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise static scene. The artist's signature and the title "Colisei prospectus" are inscribed at the bottom of the image, along with the names "Henri Chuen inv." and "Philipp Gall exud." The engraving is set within a page from a book, as indicated by the surrounding paper and the visible binding on the right side. The paper shows signs of age, with some discoloration and wear.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Philipp
Colifei
Philipp gall. excud.
gall.
Henri
Chien
Colifei projpectous
Henri Chien invent
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invent
projpectous

Google

GALER Henri. Chuen muen. Colifei profpectus. Philipp Gall. excud
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