Human Generated Data

Title

The Education of Cupid

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Louis Desplaces, French 1682 - 1739

Artist after: Nicolas Fouché, French 1653-1733

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R11959

Human Generated Data

Title

The Education of Cupid

People

Artist: Louis Desplaces, French 1682 - 1739

Artist after: Nicolas Fouché, French 1653-1733

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R11959

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2024-01-23

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Clarifai
created on 2024-01-23

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Imagga
created on 2024-01-23

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Google
created on 2024-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2024-01-23

text 99.9
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illustration 92.3
art 86.5
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 11-17
Gender Female, 64.5%
Calm 100%
Sad 0%
Happy 0%
Confused 0%
Angry 0%
Disgusted 0%
Fear 0%
Surprised 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 75-83
Gender Female, 74.1%
Calm 98.6%
Sad 0.5%
Confused 0.1%
Surprised 0%
Happy 0%
Angry 0%
Fear 0%
Disgusted 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 57-65
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 100%
Sad 0%
Confused 0%
Angry 0%
Disgusted 0%
Fear 0%
Happy 0%
Surprised 0%

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Bride
Female
Person
Woman
Baby
Shoe
Adult 98.8%
Bride 98.8%
Female 98.8%
Person 98.8%
Person 97.6%
Person 97.6%
Person 76.8%
Person 76.5%
Woman 98.8%
Baby 97.6%
Baby 76.8%
Baby 76.5%
Shoe 72.5%
Shoe 59.3%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a man and a woman sitting on a rock -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-06

This is an image of an artwork featuring classical figures. Without mentioning the blurred faces, there are two individuals noticeably present. The scene takes place outdoors, set against a backdrop that includes trees and a detailed, cloudy sky which implies a pastoral or mythological setting. One of the individuals appears to be standing and draped in flowing classical garments, partially revealing their form, characteristic of neoclassical or mythological depictions. In the foreground, there seems to be a bow and a quiver of arrows, which are often associated with allegories or stories related to hunting or mythological figures like Artemis/Diana or Eros/Cupid. The artwork itself includes etched or printed text that suggests a thematic focus on love or affection, given the presence of terms like "l'Amour" which hints at a romantic or educational theme in the context of love.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-06

This is a detailed black and white engraving titled "L'Education de l'amour," which translates to "The Education of Love." It depicts a classical scene involving three figures. On the left, a winged child is holding a bow and arrows, traditionally recognizable as Cupid, the Roman god of love. In the center, a seated figure with a winged helmet and caduceus staff, which are attributes of Mercury, the Roman messenger god. To the right stands a partially draped figure, possibly Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. The landscape setting includes trees and clouds in the background.

Beneath the image, text describing the scene in French poetry suggests an allegorical or moral lesson associated with the figures depicted.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-06

The image appears to be an engraved illustration depicting a scene from classical mythology. It shows three figures in a landscape setting - a woman standing in the center, and two winged figures, presumably representing gods or mythological creatures, interacting with her. The figures are depicted in a stylized, idealized manner characteristic of academic art of the time. The text below the image includes French captions that suggest this is an allegorical scene related to the "Education of Love". The overall style and subject matter indicate this is a work of figurative art from the 17th or 18th century, though I cannot identify the specific individuals represented.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-06

This is a classical engraving titled "L'Education de l'Amour" (The Education of Love). It appears to be a mythological scene featuring three figures in a classical style. The composition includes winged figures and draped clothing typical of classical art. The scene takes place in a natural outdoor setting with trees and clouds in the background. The artwork is done in a detailed engraving style with fine lines and shading, characteristic of 18th-century French artistic techniques. At the bottom of the print, there is French text that appears to be a verse or description related to the scene. The overall theme seems to be allegorical, representing concepts of love and education through classical mythology.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-06

The image is a black-and-white engraving of the painting "L'Education de l'Amour" by Nicolas Poussin. The painting depicts the mythological scene of Eros (Cupid) teaching Venus how to use a bow and arrow.

  • Eros (Cupid)
    • Eros is depicted as a young boy with wings, holding a bow and arrow.
    • He is kneeling on the ground, with his left hand on Venus' right hand.
    • His right hand is holding the bow, and his left hand is holding an arrow.
  • Venus
    • Venus is depicted as a woman with a gentle expression.
    • She is standing behind Eros, with her right hand on his left hand.
    • Her left hand is holding a cloth or a piece of fabric.
  • Background
    • The background of the painting is a landscape with trees, hills, and a cloudy sky.
    • The sky is dark and stormy, with clouds that are illuminated by the light of the sun.
  • Overall
    • The painting is a beautiful representation of the mythological scene of Eros teaching Venus how to use a bow and arrow.
    • The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.
    • The painting is a masterpiece of Baroque art, with intricate details and a sense of movement and energy.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-06

The image is a black-and-white engraving of three figures in a landscape. The central figure is a man wearing a helmet with wings, a cloth draped over his left shoulder, and a cloth wrapped around his waist. He is seated on a rock, holding a bow in his right hand and an arrow in his left. To his right stands a woman, nude except for a cloth draped over her left shoulder and a cloth wrapped around her waist. She has a band on her upper right arm. On the left side of the man is a small winged boy, also nude, holding a bow in his right hand and an arrow in his left.

In the background, there are trees and hills under a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere suggests a scene from classical mythology or literature, possibly depicting the god of love, Cupid, and his mother, Venus. The engraving is titled "L'Education de l'Amour" (The Education of Love) and features French text at the bottom, which may provide additional context or information about the scene.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is an old black-and-white drawing of a scene with three figures. The drawing has a text at the bottom that reads "L'Education de l'amour." The central figure is a winged man sitting on a rock, holding a book and looking at a child. The child is standing in front of the man, holding a book. The woman is standing next to the man, with her hand on his shoulder, and she is looking at the child. The drawing has a blurry background with a tree and a mountain range.

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of three characters. The character on the left is a boy standing between the legs of a man wearing a crown with wings. The boy is holding an object in his hands, while the man is holding a scroll. The character on the right is a woman standing and looking down. Behind them is a tree and a mountain range. At the bottom of the drawing is a text.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is an engraved illustration, likely from a book or print series, depicting a classical or mythological scene. It has a detailed, almost etched quality to the line work. The composition is well-balanced, with figures arranged in a triangular configuration.

Key Elements and Composition:

  • Central Figures: The scene centers on three figures:
    • Cupid (or a similar winged child): He stands to the left, a small, nude figure with wings. He appears to be either taking or holding a writing utensil, suggesting the theme of education.
    • Mercury: Seated in the center is Mercury, a male figure with a winged hat, a classic symbol of this Greek God. He is likely being educated in love by Cupid.
    • Venus: Standing to the right of Mercury. She is semi-nude and touches Mercury's shoulder in a protective, encouraging way. Venus is the mother of Cupid.
  • Setting: The scene is set outdoors, with a hint of foliage (a tree to the left) and a suggestion of a landscape background.
  • Accessories/Symbols: Near Cupid are the discarded items which are a quiver full of arrows.
  • Text: Text accompanies the image, including the title, "L'Éducation de l'amour," (The Education of Love). Additional lines of text likely contain commentary of the artwork or the situation in the artwork. There are also a few lines of text below the illustration indicating the artist and the engraver.

Interpretation:

The image is likely a visual representation of the allegorical concept of "The Education of Love". The main figures are clearly Cupid, Venus and Mercury. The composition suggests the training of love or its aspects, within a classical setting. The engraving style is typical of the period, often employed to depict classical and allegorical themes.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white engraving titled "L'Éducation de l'amour," translating to "The Education of Love." It features a scene with several mythological figures.

In the center, a figure resembling Mercury (Hermes in Greek mythology) is seated. Mercury is wearing his winged helmet, and his bare torso is only partially draped with fabric. He is interacting with Cupid, the winged cherubic god of love, who is standing beside him and appears to be handing him something.

Standing to the right of Mercury is Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She is mostly nude, with some draping fabric covering part of her lower body. Her hand rests on Mercury's shoulder.

The background is a landscape with a tree on the left and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, next to Cupid, there is a quiver and bow. The scene is situated on a rocky terrain.

Text beneath the image suggests that originally, love was sincere, gentle, and human, but after Venus invited Mercury to instruct in the liberal arts, love became deceitful and the source of many ills. The print attributes authorship to N. and engraving to L. Desplaces, with an address in Paris near the Jussionne and the Marmeaux drain, at a tapestry shop.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white engraving titled "L'Éducation de l'Amour" (The Education of Love). It depicts a scene involving three figures set in a natural, outdoor environment.

  1. Figures:

    • Cupid (Left): A small, winged child, identified as Cupid, is seen holding a bow and arrow. He is nude and appears to be interacting with the central figure.
    • Venus (Center): A seated woman, likely Venus, the goddess of love, is depicted with wings on her head. She is nude and is holding a mirror, gazing into it.
    • Mercury (Right): A standing male figure, possibly Mercury, the messenger god, is depicted with a winged helmet and sandals. He is partially draped in cloth and appears to be looking down at Venus.
  2. Setting:

    • The background includes a tree with leaves and flowers, suggesting a serene, natural setting. There are also some distant landscape features, including hills and possibly a body of water.
  3. Text:

    • The bottom of the image contains French text, which translates to:
      • "The Nature in prudent Mother."
      • "Wanted to render Love sincere, but human."
      • "Instructed by his tutor Mercury."
      • "In the arts of liberty."
      • "The result was seen in the joy of imposture."
      • "And the artifice of a thousand ruses."
    • There are also inscriptions indicating the artist and engraver: "Peint par S. Vouet" (Painted by S. Vouet) and "Gravé par L. Desplaces" (Engraved by L. Desplaces).

The overall theme of the image seems to revolve around the education and nature of love, with mythological figures playing roles in this narrative.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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