Human Generated Data

Title

Old Man Mending a Pen

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Christian von Mechel, Swiss 1737 - 1817

Artist after: Gabriel Metsu, Dutch 1629-1667

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8578

Human Generated Data

Title

Old Man Mending a Pen

People

Artist: Christian von Mechel, Swiss 1737 - 1817

Artist after: Gabriel Metsu, Dutch 1629-1667

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8578

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

Person 99.8
Human 99.8
Art 98.5
Painting 92.2
Portrait 56.7
Face 56.7
Photo 56.7
Photography 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

people 100
one 99.4
adult 99.3
print 98.8
portrait 98.6
man 97.9
leader 97.1
art 95.5
painting 94.3
administration 93.2
engraving 91.2
book series 89
facial hair 88.1
writer 87.8
wear 86.9
sit 86.4
military 86
scientist 85.9
elderly 85
furniture 84

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

newspaper 49.9
product 39.6
creation 31.7
money 29.8
dollar 28.8
currency 28.7
sculpture 26.4
statue 26
cash 25.6
finance 24.5
bank 22.4
history 22.4
paper 22
art 21.3
book jacket 21.2
ancient 20.8
financial 20.5
dollars 20.3
bill 20
wealth 19.8
religion 18.8
stone 18.6
banking 18.4
business 18.2
architecture 18
brass 17.5
jacket 16.5
one 16.4
memorial 16.3
culture 16.2
exchange 16.2
hundred 15.5
close 15.4
old 15.3
historical 15.1
monument 15
savings 14.9
rich 14.9
marble 14.5
us 14.5
pay 14.4
god 14.4
carving 14
historic 13.8
investment 13.8
loan 13.4
travel 13.4
famous 13
daily 12.9
franklin 12.8
bills 12.6
wrapping 12.5
profit 12.4
capital 12.3
symbol 12.1
church 12
sketch 11.8
structure 11.6
closeup 11.5
religious 11.3
museum 10.9
city 10.8
banknotes 10.8
vintage 10.8
detail 10.5
antique 10.4
building 10.4
economy 10.2
face 9.9
tourism 9.9
catholic 9.7
banknote 9.7
states 9.7
success 9.7
finances 9.6
price 9.6
column 9.4
figure 9.4
drawing 9.3
covering 8.9
roman 8.9
funds 8.8
temple 8.7
saint 8.7
payment 8.7
spirituality 8.6
sign 8.3
note 8.3
landmark 8.1
market 8
president 7.9
portrait 7.8
holy 7.7
notes 7.7
united 7.6
commerce 7.5
representation 7.4
world 7.4
tourist 7.3

Google
created on 2019-08-10

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

building 99.7
text 97.3
person 95.7
clothing 94.5
man 89.8
drawing 79.2
painting 77.4
old 69
human face 57.7
plaque 18.2
picture frame 8.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Male, 91.1%
Sad 0.7%
Fear 0.3%
Happy 1.3%
Angry 2.3%
Disgusted 3.3%
Confused 1.7%
Surprised 2.1%
Calm 88.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 99.8%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

an old photo of a man 85.1%
old photo of a man 82.5%
a old photo of a man 82%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

This image depicts an etching or engraving of a robed figure sitting at a desk. The person is holding an object in their hands, which they are examining closely. At the desk, we can see what appears to be a book standing open on a stand or lectern. The scene is rendered with fine details, suggesting a quiet, studious atmosphere. On the wall behind the figure, a picture or framed item can be partly seen. Below the main image, there is a caption in a script-style font, possibly Latin, with a coat of arms or emblem at the center of the text block. The paper containing the artwork has a plate impression, indicating that this is a print made by pressing paper onto an inked plate. The paper itself has aged edges, suggesting it may be a historical piece.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-12

The image is an illustration depicting a seated man in a robe and cap, focusing intently on a small object he is holding. The setting suggests an interior space, possibly a study or workshop, with a table in the background. The bottom part of the image contains detailed writing and a decorative emblem, indicating that it might be a historical or significant figure, possibly from a monastic or scholarly background. The overall style of the illustration suggests it is a historical artwork, perhaps from the 18th or 19th century.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-12

This is a historical engraving or print showing a monk or religious figure in traditional robes, seated at a desk or table. The subject is shown in profile, wearing a hooded robe and appears to be writing or working with some kind of small object in his hands. The scene is set in what appears to be a dimly lit study or cell, with minimal furnishings visible. The image has a decorative border and includes what appears to be a coat of arms or religious emblem at the bottom, along with some text in what looks like French or Latin. The artistic style and technique suggest this is likely from the 17th or 18th century. The engraving demonstrates fine detail and shading, particularly in the folds of the figure's robes and in capturing the concentrated expression of the subject at work.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-12

The image shows an old black and white engraving or etching of a man seated at a desk or table, writing with a quill pen or paintbrush. The man appears to be an artist, scholar or writer based on his activity and the books and papers scattered on the desk in front of him. He is wearing robes or a cloak and seems deep in concentration on his work. The image has an ornate frame and inscription below it, giving it an antique, classical feel. The texturing and shading create a strong sense of light and shadow, lending a contemplative mood to this portrait of a man absorbed in intellectual or creative pursuits.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-12

The image depicts a man wearing a monk's robe and cowl, seated at a desk or table, writing or working on something. He appears to be deep in concentration, with a focused expression on his face. The overall scene conveys a sense of solitude and contemplation. The image is presented in a black-and-white, engraved style, which adds to the moody and introspective atmosphere of the scene.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image is a black and white engraving of a man sitting at a desk, holding a quill pen in his right hand. He is wearing a dark robe and a cap, and is seated in a chair with his back to the viewer. The desk is cluttered with papers and other objects, and there is a small window behind the man that lets in a faint light. The engraving is surrounded by a decorative border, which includes a crest or coat of arms at the bottom. The overall effect of the image is one of quiet contemplation and focus, as the man is intently writing or drawing on the paper in front of him. The use of black and white tones adds to the sense of simplicity and elegance, and the engraving appears to be a high-quality work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

This image is a black and white print of a man sitting at a desk, holding a quill pen in his right hand. The man is wearing a dark robe with a hood over his head, and he appears to be writing or drawing on a piece of paper. The desk has a small hourglass on it, and there is a bookshelf behind the man with books stacked on it. The background of the image is dark, which suggests that the scene is taking place indoors, possibly in a study or library. At the bottom of the image, there is a decorative border with text written in an old-fashioned font. The text appears to be in Latin, and it may provide information about the artist, the subject of the image, or the date it was created. Overall, the image suggests a sense of quiet contemplation and intellectual pursuits.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The black and white image depicts a man wearing a robe and a hat, sitting on a chair in front of a desk. He is holding a small object in his hands, possibly a magnifying glass, and is examining it closely. The desk has a small glass container on it, and behind him is a shelf with books. The image has a watermark and a logo at the bottom.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image is a black-and-white portrait of an elderly man seated in a chair. He is wearing a long-sleeved robe and a hood, typical of a monk. He is holding a feather quill in his hand, suggesting that he is writing or drawing. The background is dark, with a desk in front of him and a shelf behind him. The portrait is framed with a decorative border, and there is a crest in the center of the border. The text below the portrait reads "Dedicate au T.R.P. Dom / Capitaine de l'Abbaye / de F. Hamilies, / C.R.S.V. / 1783" and "Bonifrice de l'Abbaye / Prieur de Notre-Dame / Prieur de l'Apostlique / 1783".

Text analysis

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