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Title

View of Saint Peter's Basilica and Piazza in the Vatican

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian 1720 - 1778

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Permanent transfer from the Fine Arts Library, Harvard University, Gift of Thomas Palmer, Esq., of Boston, 1772, 2008.312.3

Human Generated Data

Title

View of Saint Peter's Basilica and Piazza in the Vatican

People

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian 1720 - 1778

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Permanent transfer from the Fine Arts Library, Harvard University, Gift of Thomas Palmer, Esq., of Boston, 1772, 2008.312.3

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-11-01

Art 95.3
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Person 64.6
House 62.8
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Clarifai
created on 2019-11-01

print 99.8
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Imagga
created on 2019-11-01

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Google
created on 2019-11-01

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-01

drawing 97.4
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

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Person
Painting 95.2%

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Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-01

a vintage photo of a painting 64.3%
a painting on the wall 64.2%
an old photo of a painting 64.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a drawing of a cityscapeople of a city -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-31

The image is an intricate etching that illustrates St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. The artwork captures the grandiosity and architectural splendor of the historic site. The detailed etching showcases the prominent dome of St. Peter's Basilica at the center, with its expansive colonnades extending outward from the basilica embracing the square.

In the foreground, there is an animated scene filled with people and various activities. Horses, carriages, and numerous figures add to the dynamic atmosphere, indicating a bustling, lively setting typical of an important public square. The intricate detailing in the etching presents the buildings that surround the square, highlighting the architectural elements and their majestic presence within the scene.

Further inscriptions near the bottom of the image provide a title and possibly some additional explanatory text about the scene depicted. The composition and perspective used in the etching draw the viewer's eye toward the center of the square and the basilica, emphasizing their significance and grandeur.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

This image is a black and white engraving depicting a historic scene with many details.

In the foreground, there are various groups of people engaging in different activities: some appear to be conversing, others are in carriages or on horseback, and there are also individuals near market stalls. These activities convey a bustling, lively atmosphere.

The midground shows an expansive, open plaza with more figures scattered across it, suggesting a public space that is well utilized. In the distance, the plaza leads to a magnificent architectural ensemble.

The background features an imposing structure with a large central dome and symmetrically arranged wings extending from either side. This suggests a place of significance and grandeur, possibly a palace, a cathedral, or a government building. The scale and symmetry of the architecture suggest Baroque style, and the overall setting might be indicative of a European city from bygone centuries.

The dramatic clouds in the sky add to the grandiosity and depth of the scene, while the intricate details of the architecture and the positioning of the people provide a sense of life and movement within the composition. The relative lack of shading in certain areas places greater emphasis on the etched lines that define the characters and structures.

The text at the bottom of the image may provide information about the location or the artist but is not fully legible in this description. Given the style and the way people are dressed, this engraving likely represents a historical European setting, possibly imagined or based on an actual location.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-31

This is a historical engraving showing St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Rome. The artwork appears to be from the 18th century and depicts the grand architectural complex with its iconic dome, colonnades, and central obelisk. In the foreground, there's a busy scene with horse-drawn carriages, various figures, and daily life activities taking place. The semicircular colonnades designed by Bernini frame the square, creating the famous embracing arms effect. The scene is rendered with detailed architectural accuracy and shows the magnificent scale of the basilica and its surroundings. The dramatic sky treatment and the way people are depicted as small figures in comparison to the architecture emphasizes the monumental nature of the space. This type of architectural view was popular among Grand Tour travelers and art collectors of the period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-31

This image depicts an elaborate engraving of St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The engraving shows the iconic colonnades on either side of the square, with the central obelisk and two fountains. Many small figures are shown gathered in the square, highlighting the bustling activity. The basilica itself dominates the background, its grand dome and facade towering over the scene. The image has an intricate, detailed style characteristic of 18th century architectural engravings and captures the monumental scale and grandeur of this famous site.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-31

This image appears to be an engraved historical view of St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, Rome. It depicts the grand and ornate architecture of the basilica, with its iconic dome and elaborately decorated facade, surrounded by the colonnaded piazza. In the foreground, there are numerous people and horse-drawn carriages, creating a lively scene of activity and movement. The image has a detailed and intricate style, capturing the grandeur and scale of this iconic religious and architectural landmark.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image depicts a black and white illustration of a scene in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Italy. The illustration is centered around a large, open square with several buildings and structures surrounding it. In the foreground, there are several horse-drawn carriages and people on horseback, as well as some pedestrians walking around. The buildings in the background appear to be a mix of religious and secular structures, with the dome of St. Peter's Basilica rising above them all.

The illustration is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading that give the scene a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of grandeur and majesty, capturing the grandeur and beauty of the historic cityscape.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image depicts a vintage illustration of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, with a large courtyard and a prominent obelisk in the center. The illustration is rendered in black and white, with intricate details and textures that evoke a sense of grandeur and history.

In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a horse-drawn carriage, while others are walking or standing in the courtyard. The carriage is adorned with elaborate decorations, including a canopy and a team of horses. The people in the scene are dressed in formal attire, suggesting that they may be attending a special event or ceremony.

The background of the illustration features the imposing structure of St. Peter's Basilica, with its towering dome and ornate facades. The basilica is surrounded by other buildings and structures, including a large colonnade that runs along the edge of the courtyard. The sky above is cloudy, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene.

Overall, the illustration presents a vivid and detailed portrayal of St. Peter's Basilica and its surroundings, capturing the essence of this iconic landmark and its rich history.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image depicts a scene of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The basilica is surrounded by a large open area with a central obelisk, and there are many people gathered around it. Some people are standing, while others are sitting on the ground. There are also several carriages and horses in the area. The image is in black and white, giving it a vintage look.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image depicts a detailed engraving of St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. The focal point is the grand architecture of St. Peter's Basilica, characterized by its towering dome and classical design. In the foreground, there is a bustling scene with people walking, some riding horses, and various carriages and carts moving about. The square is wide and open, with a prominent obelisk in the center, surrounded by colonnades and statues. The sky above is cloudy, adding a sense of depth and atmosphere to the scene. The engraving is signed at the bottom, indicating the artist's name and the date of creation.

Text analysis

Amazon

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