Human Generated Data

Title

A Pikeman Standing and Soldiers Seated on the Ground next to a Cannon

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, S7.145.9

Human Generated Data

Title

A Pikeman Standing and Soldiers Seated on the Ground next to a Cannon

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, S7.145.9

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-02

Horse 92.4
Mammal 92.4
Animal 92.4
Horse 91.7
Person 88.8
Human 88.8
Art 88.7
Horse 88.3
Horse 80.1
Sled 75
Duel 69.3
Drawing 67.9
Wheel 66.4
Machine 66.4
Painting 60.8
Horse 55.9
Horse 54.7
Person 44.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-24

people 99.8
print 99.6
illustration 98.9
military 98.2
soldier 98
weapon 98
war 97.4
man 97.4
engraving 97
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gun 95.4
army 95.2
cavalry 95.1
adult 94.4
lithograph 93.3
group together 92.7
art 92.4
vehicle 89.9
sword 87.5

Imagga
created on 2018-03-24

tricycle 53.9
wheeled vehicle 45.7
snow 35.4
vehicle 34.9
graffito 32.4
grunge 28.9
decoration 24.8
vintage 24
conveyance 22.5
antique 21.6
old 21.6
retro 19.7
frame 19.1
texture 18.8
landscape 17.8
aged 17.2
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weather 16.8
pattern 16.4
drawing 16.1
art 15
ancient 14.7
old fashioned 14.3
paper 14.1
tree 14
structure 13.8
design 13.5
timer 13.3
silhouette 13.2
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rough 12.8
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damaged 12.4
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space 11.6
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season 10.9
paint 10.9
sketch 10.9
sky 10.8
material 10.7
torn 10.6
aging 10.5
grungy 10.4
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fence 7.9
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picket fence 7.5
page 7.4
light 7.3
beach 7.2
color 7.2
road 7.2
transportation 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-24

history 75.1
black and white 69.8
art 63.1
illustration 58.3
visual arts 55.1
drawing 53.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-24

text 97.4
old 53.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Horse
Person
Wheel
Painting
Horse 92.4%
Horse 91.7%
Horse 88.3%
Horse 80.1%
Horse 55.9%
Horse 54.7%
Person 88.8%
Person 44.5%
Wheel 66.4%
Painting 60.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-03-24

an old photo of a person 61.5%
a close up of a bicycle 47.2%
old photo of a person 47.1%

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 horse drawn carriage -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-12

This is a black and white etching depicting a scene that appears to be from a military camp or battlefield environment. On the left, there is a large cannon mounted on a two-wheeled cart. A man with a plumed hat is walking toward the cannon, and behind him, there are other figures engaging in various activities, possibly preparing equipment or resting.

In the middle of the image, several individuals are gathered, some sitting and one kneeling, possibly attending to a task on the ground. The scene suggests a moment of respite or logistic preparation.

Towards the right side, the background reveals more of the setting, with additional figures that appear to be soldiers or camp attendants. There are also other cannons mounted on carts, and tent-like structures can be glimpsed in the distance which might be part of an encampment.

The etching is rich in detail and provides a glimpse into the daily life of a military setting, possibly during the 17th or 18th century, given the style of the clothing and weaponry. The lines of the etching are fine and precise, indicating the work of a skilled artist.

Text printed at the bottom left corner reads, "Iac. de Gheyn Sculpsit," which indicates that the artist who engraved or sculpted (sculpsit) the piece is Jacob de Gheyn. The bottom right text says "Israel ex. cum privil. Regis," suggesting that the printer or publisher was Israel, and they had the privilege (privilege) of the King to print this etching.

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

This image is a detailed black and white etching, likely from the 17th century, as indicated by the style and the signature of Stefano della Bella, a known artist of that time.

The scene depicts a group of people and some machinery, likely in a military or camp setting:

  1. On the left side of the image, there is a large cannon on wheels. The cannon is detailed with gears and mechanisms, typical of artillery from that period.
  2. Next to the cannon is a person standing upright, holding a long pole. This person appears to be wearing period-appropriate attire, including a feathered hat.
  3. In the center, there is a group of people sitting or crouching on the ground. They seem to be engaged in a discussion or resting.
  4. To the right, there is a landscape showing more people, possibly soldiers, and some tents and carts, indicating a campsite or a gathering area.
  5. The background is relatively sparse, featuring a flat terrain with distant figures and objects, keeping the focus on the central group and the cannon.

The image gives a historical glimpse into a military camp scene, highlighting the camaraderie of the individuals and the importance of artillery in that era.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a scene from some historical or fantastical narrative. It shows a group of people gathered on what looks like a sandy or rocky landscape, with some figures wearing what seem to be unusual or fantastical clothing or headgear. There are also some structures or objects in the background that are difficult to make out clearly. The overall style has a somewhat sketchy or engraved quality, suggesting it may be an illustration or print from an older time period.

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

This is a historical etching or engraving showing a military camp scene. In the foreground, there's a large cannon or artillery piece on a wheeled carriage. Several figures are gathered around it, appearing to be soldiers resting or perhaps maintaining the equipment. The figures are dressed in what appears to be 17th-century military attire, with one standing figure holding what looks like a long pole or pike.

In the background, there are more wagons, tents, and figures visible on the horizon, suggesting this is part of a larger military encampment. The style of the artwork is characteristic of period military illustrations, with fine line work and attention to detail in the equipment and figures.

The image has text at the bottom which appears to be in Latin, indicating it may be from a larger collection or series of military-themed prints. The overall composition provides an interesting glimpse into historical military life and equipment.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a scene depicting a group of people, possibly soldiers or travelers, gathered around a large cannon. The drawing is titled 'Israel Ex Cum Prael Regis' and is attributed to Rembrandt van Rijn, a renowned Dutch painter and etcher. The scene appears to be set in a battlefield or a military camp, with the cannon being the central focus. The people are shown in various poses, some standing, others sitting or kneeling, all seemingly engaged in conversation or activity related to the cannon. The drawing is rendered in a detailed and expressive style, characteristic of Rembrandt's work, with deep shadows and strong contrasts that give the scene a sense of drama and tension.

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

This image is a black and white drawing of a group of people in the foreground, with a landscape in the background. The drawing appears to be an etching or engraving, as it has a rough, textured quality to it.

In the foreground, there are several people gathered around a large object that resembles a cannon or a machine. One person is standing on the left side of the image, holding a long pole or spear. Another person is kneeling on the ground, looking up at the standing figure. There are also several other people in the background, some of whom appear to be working or tending to animals.

The background of the image shows a landscape with rolling hills and what appears to be a body of water in the distance. There are also several buildings or structures visible, including what looks like a tent or a pavilion.

Overall, the image suggests a scene of activity and industry, with people working together to accomplish some task or project. The presence of the cannon or machine in the foreground adds a sense of tension or urgency to the scene, and the landscape in the background provides a sense of context and setting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image is a black-and-white etching that depicts a scene from the biblical story of Jacob and Esau. The etching shows Jacob and Esau, two brothers, in a moment of reconciliation. Jacob is standing on the left side, holding a staff, while Esau is kneeling on the ground, holding a spear. In the background, there is a wheel of a cart, and some people are walking on the road. The etching has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "Jacob. Della. (Bellar. In. e.f." and a Latin inscription on the right side that reads "Israel ex. cum. prunal. Regis."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a scene with people, a cart, and a cannon. The drawing has a watermark on the bottom left and a Latin inscription on the bottom right. In the foreground, a man is standing with a stick in his hand, and a few people are sitting on the ground. A cannon is placed behind the man, and a cart is beside him. Some people are standing behind the cart.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-10

Here's a description of the image:

This is a detailed etching, likely from the 17th or 18th century, depicting a scene of military activity, possibly during a siege or encampment. The style is characteristic of the era, with precise lines and shading.

Here's a breakdown of what can be seen:

  • Foreground:

    • To the left, a large cannon is prominently displayed, mounted on a wooden carriage with spoked wheels.
    • A soldier stands next to the cannon, holding a tall staff with a feathered hat.
    • In the center, a group of figures are huddled together, perhaps in discussion or preparing for a task. One figure appears to be kneeling.
    • To the right, more soldiers are standing together and some carts are present.
  • Background:

    • The background is sparsely detailed, suggesting a distant landscape or open space. Some indistinct structures are visible in the distance.
    • The sky is plain.
  • Overall Impression:

    • The scene gives the impression of a camp of an army.
    • The use of cross-hatching and varied line thickness adds depth and texture to the image.
    • The Latin inscription at the bottom suggests the print's origin or intended audience.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-10

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be an etching or engraving in black ink on a white background. It depicts a military or battlefield scene with various elements arranged in the composition.

In the foreground, there's a large cannon on its carriage to the left. To the right of the cannon, there's a soldier or officer standing with his back towards the viewer. He is holding a long spear or pole. There is also a group of figures huddled on the ground, seemingly discussing or strategizing. There is a dog next to them.

The background is more sparse, showing a line of people or soldiers, and some tents or shelters. The overall scene suggests a military camp or staging area.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is an etching depicting a military scene, likely from the 17th or 18th century. It shows a group of soldiers gathered around a cannon. The soldiers are dressed in period military attire, including helmets with plumes and armor. One soldier is holding a long pike or spear, standing prominently near the cannon. Another soldier is crouching, possibly engaged in some activity near the cannon. The cannon itself is detailed, showing its wheels, barrel, and other components.

In the background, there are tents and wagons, suggesting a military encampment. The scene appears to be set in an open area, possibly a battlefield or a camp. The etching is signed "Stef. Della Bella. In. et F." at the bottom left, indicating that the artist is Stefano della Bella. At the bottom right, there is a Latin inscription: "Israel ex. cum priuil. Regis," which translates to "Israel with the privilege of the King."

The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of preparation or activity within a military context, with soldiers attending to their duties around the artillery.

Text analysis

Amazon

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