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Human Generated Data

Title

Helen of Troy

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Stefano Della Bella, Italian 1610 - 1664

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, by exchange, S7.16.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Helen of Troy

People

Artist: Stefano Della Bella, Italian 1610 - 1664

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, by exchange, S7.16.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-06

Text 98.8
Person 93.6
Human 93.6
Animal 86.5
Bird 86.5
Art 81.6
Newspaper 73.4
Person 72
Painting 69.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-04-19

print 99.8
people 99.7
illustration 99.4
art 98.5
engraving 98.4
adult 96.9
text 96.4
man 96.3
poetry 92.7
woodcut 91.1
one 90.6
portrait 90.5
lithograph 89.6
literature 88.7
painting 88
book bindings 87.9
group 87.2
vintage 87.2
paper 86.5
chalk out 83.7

Imagga
created on 2018-04-19

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 83.8
paper 30.6
old 27.2
book jacket 26.7
vintage 24
jacket 21.7
money 21.3
grunge 20.5
retro 19.7
art 17.8
antique 17.4
currency 16.2
bank 16.1
wrapping 15.8
cash 15.6
business 15.2
finance 14.4
dollar 13
book 12.7
pay 12.5
design 12.4
ancient 12.1
close 12
note 12
financial 11.6
bill 11.4
detail 11.3
page 11.2
banking 11
wealth 10.8
symbol 10.8
dollars 10.6
covering 10.6
black 10.2
closeup 10.1
travel 9.9
religion 9.9
texture 9.7
sepia 9.7
states 9.7
exchange 9.6
capital 9.5
rich 9.3
backdrop 9.1
history 9
map 8.9
bills 8.8
us 8.7
grungy 8.5
sign 8.3
letter 8.3
style 8.2
dirty 8.1
text 7.9
wallpaper 7.7
pattern 7.5
decorative 7.5
frame 7.5
religious 7.5
savings 7.5
gold 7.4

Google
created on 2018-04-19

text 94
history 77.5
font 64.9
paper 60.1
newspaper 54
art 51

Microsoft
created on 2018-04-19

text 100
book 99.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 54%
Angry 46.2%
Confused 45.6%
Sad 46%
Happy 45.7%
Disgusted 48.3%
Calm 45.9%
Surprised 47.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Bird
Person 93.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-04-19

a close up of a book 67%
close up of a book 61%
a close up of text on a book 57.9%

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

a photograph of a woman in a dress with a hat and a hat -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-11

This is an image of a historical artwork with a scene set at a shoreline or dock. In the foreground, there is a figure dressed in classical attire with a robe draped around the body and one arm extended outward, as if gesturing or reaching. Behind this figure, there is a boat with a high curved stern and a flag at the top. The sail of the boat is down and there are figures visible aboard the vessel. In the background, there's a vast expanse that suggests an open sea or ocean, with small waves lapping at the shore. Above the image is the word "galante."

Below the image is text in French, which appears to be a description and possibly a title associated with the artwork. The text is related to a narrative, presumably historical or mythological. The specific references in the text are not clear from this snippet, but typically such inscriptions provide context or tell the story depicted in the artwork. The overall image is monochromatic, resembling a style commonly found in etchings or engravings from previous centuries.

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

This image appears to be an old illustration depicting the story of Helen of Troy. In the scene, two figures are standing near a ship by the sea. The text beneath the image is in French and offers a brief description of Helen, stating that she was the wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta, and known as the most beautiful woman of her time. She was abducted by Paris, the son of King Priam, and taken to Troy. To avenge this, the Greek princes assembled a large army, culminating in a ten-year siege that ended with the capture of Troy and the retrieval of Helen. This conflict between Europe and Asia is famously known as the Trojan War.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an engraved illustration depicting two women in period costumes. One woman is supporting the other, and they are standing in a scene with a boat or ship in the background. The text below the image identifies the woman as "Helene, Femme de Menelas Roy de Sparte, la plus belle de son Siecle", which seems to be a French description of the woman as the most beautiful woman of her time, the wife of Menelas, King of Sparta.

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

This is a historical etching or engraving that appears to depict a scene from Greek mythology. The artwork shows two figures in classical dress near a shoreline, with a ship visible in the background. The image is labeled "galante" at the top and "Helene" below.

The French text beneath the image describes Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta. The text explains that she was considered the most beautiful woman of her time and tells the story of her being taken to Troy, which led to a ten-year siege when Greek princes assembled an army to recover her - an event that caused both Europe and Asia to take up arms.

The artistic style appears to be from the 17th or 18th century, with characteristic line work and cross-hatching typical of period engravings. The composition shows attention to classical themes and dress, with flowing robes and dramatic poses that were popular in art of that era.

The ship in the background appears to be decorated in an ornate style with curved elements at the stern, typical of how ancient vessels were depicted in historical artwork.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a scene from the French Renaissance, featuring two women and a boat. The title "Helene" is written in cursive at the bottom of the image, with the word "galante" in the top-left corner.

  • Two Women:
    • One woman is dressed in a long dress and has her hair tied back.
    • The other woman is wearing a shorter dress and has her hair loose.
    • They are standing on the shore, facing each other.
  • Boat:
    • A small boat is visible in the background, with people inside.
    • The boat appears to be sailing away from the shore.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is a light beige color.
    • There are some faint lines and markings on the background, suggesting that it may be a sketch or drawing.
  • Text:
    • The text at the bottom of the image is written in French.
    • It appears to be a poem or passage about Helene, but the exact meaning is unclear.

Overall, the image suggests a romantic or poetic scene, possibly depicting a moment from a story or legend. The use of cursive script and the elegant lines of the women's dresses add to the sense of refinement and beauty.

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

The image is a vintage illustration of two women standing on the shore, with a boat in the background. The woman on the left is dressed in a long robe and has her hair pulled back, while the woman on the right wears a shorter dress and has her hair loose. The boat appears to be sailing away from the shore.

In the foreground, there is a body of water that separates the two women from the boat. The water is depicted as calm and peaceful, with no visible waves or ripples.

The background of the image features a light-colored sky with no clouds or other objects visible. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the two women and the boat creating a sense of harmony and balance.

The image also includes some text at the bottom, which appears to be written in French. The text is difficult to read due to its small size and the fact that it is written in an old-fashioned font. However, it seems to be describing the scene depicted in the image, possibly providing context or information about the two women and the boat.

Overall, the image is a beautiful and peaceful depiction of a moment in time, capturing the serenity and tranquility of the scene. The use of muted colors and soft lines adds to the overall sense of calmness, making the image a soothing and relaxing visual experience.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be an old engraving or print, likely from the 17th or 18th century. It depicts two women in ancient Greek attire, with the text "Helene" at the top. The image has a black-and-white, hand-drawn style, and the background is blurred, giving it an antique look.

The two women in the image are likely representing the mythological figures of Helen of Troy and Paris, who were central characters in the Trojan War. The text below the image provides a brief description of the story, mentioning that Helen, the wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta, was abducted by Paris, the son of King Priam of Troy, leading to the Trojan War.

The image also shows a ship in the background, possibly representing the Trojan War fleet that sailed to Troy to retrieve Helen. The ship appears to be a galley or trireme, a type of ancient Greek warship.

Overall, the image appears to be an artistic representation of the mythological story of Helen of Troy and the Trojan War, with the two women likely representing Helen and Paris, and the ship symbolizing the Trojan War fleet.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white illustration of two women, one of whom is holding a child. They are standing on the seashore, and a boat is behind them. The woman on the left is wearing a long dress, and the other woman is wearing a short dress and boots. The boat is sailing on the sea, and the waves are crashing on the shore. The image is printed on a piece of paper with text written on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an antique engraving depicting the story of Helen of Troy. At the top left corner, the word "galante" is written, likely categorizing the image or indicating the subject's character.

In the foreground, two figures are prominently displayed, likely Helen and Paris or someone involved in her abduction. One figure is draped in a long garment, facing slightly away from the viewer, while the other, dressed in a more elaborate and somewhat masculine attire, appears to be escorting or guiding her. A small dagger is visible.

In the background, a ship with oarsmen sails away, suggesting the escape or journey that follows the abduction. The scene is set on a shoreline.

Below the visual scene, the word "Helene" is written in decorative script. This is followed by a lengthy text in French, which tells the story of Helen. It mentions that she was the wife of Menelaus, the king of Sparta, and was considered the most beautiful woman of her time. It details how she was abducted by Paris, son of King Priam, and taken to Troy. The text also notes how the Greek princes assembled a great army to avenge her, leading to the siege of Troy, which lasted ten years, and the ultimate recapture of Helen. It concludes by stating that Europe and Asia were armed for her sake.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a monochrome etching depicting the story of Helen of Troy. At the top left of the image is the word "galante," followed by an illustration of two figures, one carrying the other. The figure being carried is draped in a long dress. The figure carrying her is wearing a helmet with tall feathers and holding a dagger.

In the background is the sea, with a boat. On the boat are several figures.

Below the illustration, in elegant cursive script, is the name "Helene," followed by a brief description in French of Helen. The description mentions that she was the wife of Menelas, King of Sparta, and the most beautiful woman of her time. It recounts how she was abducted by Paris, son of King Priam, and taken to Troy. The text notes that all the Greek princes formed a great army to avenge her abduction, laid siege to Troy for ten years, and eventually brought Helen back, for whom Europe and Asia had armed themselves.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is an engraving depicting a scene from Greek mythology, specifically involving the character of Helen. The engraving shows two women standing near a ship, with one woman embracing the other. The title "Hélène" is prominently displayed below the image, followed by a text in French.

The text provides a brief narrative about Helen:

"Hélène
Femme de Ménélas Roy de Sparte, la plus belle de son siècle. Elle se laissa enlever par Paris fils du Roy Priam, et emmener à Troye. Tous les Princes Grecs ayant faict une grande armée pour vanger ce rapt prirent Troye au bout d'on siege de dix ans, et emmenèrent Hélène pour laquelle l'Europe et l'Asie s'estoient armees."

Translation:
"Helen
Wife of Menelaus King of Sparta, the most beautiful of her time. She allowed herself to be abducted by Paris, son of King Priam, and taken to Troy. All the Greek princes, having formed a great army to avenge this abduction, took Troy after a ten-year siege, and brought back Helen, for whom Europe and Asia had armed themselves."

This engraving illustrates the story of Helen of Troy, whose abduction by Paris led to the Trojan War, a significant event in Greek mythology. The image captures the emotional moment of Helen being taken away, which ultimately led to the epic conflict described in the text.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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