Human Generated Data

Title

Saint Nicephorus and His Companions

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Jacques Callot, French 1592 - 1635

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray, by exchange, S3.17.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Saint Nicephorus and His Companions

People

Artist: Jacques Callot, French 1592 - 1635

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray, by exchange, S3.17.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-06

Water 98.7
Human 86.2
Art 79.2
Drawing 76
Person 67.3
Text 60.9

Clarifai
created on 2018-04-19

print 99.7
people 99.6
illustration 99.6
engraving 99.5
woodcut 98.5
art 98.3
man 98
chalk out 97.6
adult 97.2
vintage 96
one 95.8
etching 95.5
retro 94.4
group 93.6
veil 92.5
ancient 92.2
old 90.2
painting 89.6
sketchy 86.2
antique 85.5

Imagga
created on 2018-04-19

map 100
representation 85.6
sketch 41.4
drawing 33.5
paper 32.2
vintage 31.5
old 28.6
money 26.4
atlas 25.8
antique 23.1
retro 23
finance 22.8
currency 22.5
business 20.7
dollar 20.5
capital 19
financial 18.7
cash 18.3
geography 17.4
art 17.3
bank 17.2
design 16.9
dollars 16.4
grunge 15.4
wealth 15.3
world 15.1
rich 14.9
texture 14.6
us 14.5
bill 14.3
plan 14.2
page 13.9
banking 13.8
border 13.6
loan 13.4
economy 13
frame 12.7
travel 12.7
states 12.6
history 12.5
navigation 12.5
wallpaper 12.3
ancient 12.1
card 11.8
decorative 11.7
exchange 11.5
symbol 11.5
pattern 11
global 11
sepia 10.7
sign 10.5
style 10.4
savings 10.3
decoration 10.2
globe 10.2
investment 10.1
gold 9.9
one 9.7
close 9.7
hundred 9.7
stamp 9.7
success 9.7
graphic 9.5
dirty 9.1
country 9
expedition 8.9
discovery 8.8
bills 8.8
continent 8.8
pay 8.6
mail 8.6
city 8.3
note 8.3
element 8.3
road 8.1
market 8
geographic 7.9
navigate 7.9
funds 7.9
manuscript 7.8
route 7.8
floral 7.7
state 7.7
worn 7.7
scroll 7.6
direction 7.6
grungy 7.6
canvas 7.6
nation 7.6
journey 7.5
house 7.5
closeup 7.4
historic 7.3
ornate 7.3
earth 7.3
collection 7.2
building 7.2

Google
created on 2018-04-19

cartoon 93.7
mammal 92.3
text 91.3
black and white 77.8
art 76.9
history 72.3
comics 72.1
fiction 71.9
font 71.3
design 68.8
line 68.8
drawing 68.2
organ 67.5
illustration 64.6
fictional character 62.9
artwork 54.7
printmaking 54.6
human behavior 54.6
paper 53.9
pattern 53.6

Microsoft
created on 2018-04-19

text 99.9
book 97.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 53.7%
Confused 45.1%
Sad 47.6%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%
Calm 51.8%
Surprised 45.1%
Angry 45.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 67.3%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.3%
text visuals 0.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-04-19

a close up of a book 69.2%
close up of a book 64.4%
a close up of text on a book 56.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a drawing of a man in a hat and a woman in a hat -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-11

The image is a black-and-white drawing, depicting a scene where three individuals are interacting with a cylindrical structure that appears to have liquid pouring out from several holes. One individual is inside the structure, peering out from the top, while another on the right holds a stick or rod and seems to be in conversation or giving an order. The third individual on the left is actively engaged with the structure, possibly plugging the holes or manipulating the liquid flow. The background suggests a cloudy sky, and the picture is encapsulated in an oval frame with text at the top and numbers at the bottom, hinting that this drawing could be part of a series or a publication. The text at the bottom includes "Feb.", which might indicate the scene is associated with the month of February.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-11

This image appears to be an old illustration or engraving depicting a historical or religious scene. Three figures are working on what looks like a large, cylindrical loom or contraption, into which they are inserting rods or spears. The figure inside the contraption seems to be wearing a halo, potentially indicating sainthood or religious significance. The text around the image has Latin words, such as "S. Nicephr" and "Cvm Soc.", and the date "25 feb." The artwork style and attire of the figures suggest an ancient or medieval period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-11

The image appears to be a historical illustration depicting a group of people around a large cylindrical container or vessel. The container has a grid-like pattern on its surface, and several people are interacting with it in various ways. Some of the people seem to be manipulating or operating the container, while others are observing the scene. The overall composition and style of the illustration suggests it may be an old woodcut or engraving, likely from an earlier historical or scientific publication.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-11

This is a historical engraving or illustration, likely from a religious or martyrological text. The scene shows a gruesome form of torture or execution involving what appears to be a heated or hollow metal cylinder. Several figures are positioned around the cylinder, wielding implements. The image is set within an oval frame and has text at the top reading "S. NICEPH" and "CVM SOCI M.M." There's also a date indicator "25" and "feb" at the bottom. The style suggests this is from a medieval or early modern period manuscript or book. The illustration technique uses fine line work typical of engravings from that era.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a scene from the 16th century, specifically from the book "Orbis Pictus" by John Amos Comenius. The illustration shows a group of people working together to extract water from a well. The scene is set within an oval frame, with the title "S. NICEPHORUS CVM SOCIIS M-M" written in Latin at the top. The date "feb." is inscribed at the bottom right corner, while the number "25" appears at the bottom left corner.

In the foreground, a man is seen operating a well-pump, with two other individuals assisting him. One person is holding a bucket, while another is using a long stick to guide the pump's movement. The well itself is depicted as a large, cylindrical structure with a grid-like pattern on its side. The background of the image features a cloudy sky, adding to the sense of atmosphere and setting.

The overall mood of the image is one of industriousness and cooperation, as the individuals work together to achieve their goal of extracting water from the well. The use of simple yet effective illustrations and the inclusion of Latin text add to the image's historical and educational value.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-11

This image is a black and white illustration of a man being tortured in a cage, with four men surrounding him. The man in the cage has his head sticking out of the top and is wearing a hat. He appears to be in pain or discomfort.

The four men surrounding the cage are all holding weapons, such as swords and clubs, and appear to be preparing to strike the man in the cage. One of the men is also holding a net, which may be used to restrain the man further.

The background of the image is a plain beige color, with no other details or objects visible. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of violence and brutality, suggesting that the man in the cage is being subjected to some form of punishment or torture.

The image also includes some text at the top and bottom, which appears to be written in an old-fashioned script. The text at the top reads "S. NICEPHORUS CVM SOCI M-M", while the text at the bottom reads "25 feb". It is unclear what these words mean or what they refer to, but they may provide some context or information about the image.

Overall, this image is a disturbing and unsettling depiction of violence and torture, and it is likely that it was created to convey a message or tell a story about the dangers of cruelty and brutality.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a woodcut illustration from an old book or document. The central focus is a large, cylindrical object resembling a barrel or a basket, with a person standing inside it. Surrounding the barrel are four individuals, each holding a mallet or hammer, engaged in the act of pounding or striking the barrel. The person inside the barrel appears to be in a distressed or uncomfortable position. The illustration is enclosed within an oval frame, with text above and below it. The text above reads "S. NICEPH," while the text below reads "CVM: SOCI M.M." The image also includes a date, "25. Feb," and a signature or artist's name, "Ihuel ex." The overall scene suggests a form of punishment or torture, possibly related to a historical or cultural context.

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration that depicts a scene with a few people. It seems to be a drawing of a person in a barrel with a few people standing around him. The barrel has a net-like structure. Two people are holding a hammer in their hands, and one is holding a stick. The image has a watermark with the text "25. Feb." in the bottom left corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white engraving depicts Saint Nicephorus being martyred. The scene is set within an oval frame. At the top of the oval are the words "S. NICEPHORUS" on the left and "CUM SOCI" on the right, with "M.M." below. Below the oval, the number "25." is on the left and "feb." on the right, with "Israel ex." in between.

In the center of the oval, Saint Nicephorus is shown immersed in a large vessel, possibly filled with water, with only his head visible. He is wearing a halo. Two figures are positioned on either side of the vessel, using tools, likely rods or sticks, to pierce or harm the vessel, which has visible holes from which water is escaping. Another figure stands behind each of these tormentors, seemingly observing the martyrdom. The background depicts a cloudy sky with horizontal lines suggesting movement or texture.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene

The image is a black and white woodcut or engraving, likely from an older book or print. It's contained within an oval frame. The scene appears to depict a martyrdom, possibly of Saint Nicephorus (as indicated by the inscription).

Main Elements

  • Martyr: A person (presumably a saint) is submerged in a large, cylindrical container. Only their head is visible, and it's surrounded by a halo, a standard symbol of sainthood.
  • Executioners: Three figures are depicted around the container. They are hammering at the container's side, perhaps to open holes to drain the contents or to destroy the container.
  • Onlookers: Two additional figures are positioned on either side of the main scene. One seems to be observing.

Details & Inscriptions

  • The container has many holes and water appears to be flowing out.
  • The inscription "S. NICEPH" and additional lettering are along the top of the oval frame.
  • The number "25" along with the word "feb." (for February) is at the bottom corners.
  • The text "Israel ex." is also at the bottom.

Interpretation

The image portrays a scene of martyrdom, potentially of Saint Nicephorus. The saint is shown being killed within a vessel, likely boiling, or by suffocation. The executioners appear to be either draining or dismantling the container.

Text analysis

Amazon

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25. Traeler feb
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25.
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