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Human Generated Data

Title

Old Man Holding a Skull

Date

18th century

People

Artist: Johann Jakob von Mechel, German 1764 - 1816

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8574

Human Generated Data

Title

Old Man Holding a Skull

People

Artist: Johann Jakob von Mechel, German 1764 - 1816

Date

18th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R8574

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

Person 97
Human 97
Art 96.9
Painting 79.9
Text 72.2
Wood 67.5
Photography 60.9
Photo 60.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

people 100
art 99.8
print 99.8
portrait 99.8
engraving 99.6
one 98.9
adult 98.6
painting 98.5
illustration 97.8
facial hair 97
leader 96.3
man 96.2
scientist 95.8
writer 95.6
literature 95.4
antique 93.4
poet 92.6
old 92.1
philosopher 91.9
book bindings 91.1

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

money 46
currency 42.2
cash 42.1
sketch 42.1
dollar 40
finance 33
bank 30.5
bill 30.5
drawing 30.4
banking 29.4
representation 29.1
product 28.8
wealth 28.8
paper 26.7
financial 25.9
close 25.7
creation 25.2
dollars 25.1
one 24.7
business 23.7
hundred 22.3
newspaper 21.7
us 21.2
book jacket 21.2
savings 20.5
sculpture 19.1
bills 18.5
exchange 18.2
franklin 17.7
banknotes 17.6
banknote 17.5
jacket 16.5
finances 16.4
pay 16.3
loan 16.3
art 16.3
statue 15.7
investment 15.6
rich 14.9
economy 14.9
ancient 14.7
culture 14.5
vintage 14.1
book 14
note 13.8
states 13.5
funds 12.8
wrapping 12.5
portrait 12.3
symbol 12.1
face 12.1
treasury 11.6
notes 11.5
united 11.4
capital 11.4
architecture 10.9
printed 10.8
closeup 10.8
museum 10.7
market 10.7
marble 10.7
payment 10.6
profit 10.5
fine 10.5
success 10.5
historic 10.1
history 9.8
president 9.8
renaissance 9.8
wages 9.8
concepts 9.8
old 9.8
economic 9.7
stamp 9.7
price 9.6
mail 9.6
number 9.3
famous 9.3
depository 9.3
figure 9.1
envelope 8.9
known 8.9
postmark 8.9
shows 8.9
postage 8.9
covering 8.8
man 8.7
value 8.7
icon 8.7
debt 8.7
antique 8.7
historical 8.5
commerce 8.4
bust 8.3
letter 8.3
masterpiece 7.9
twenty 7.9
salary 7.9
postal 7.9
paintings 7.8
painter 7.8
sales 7.7
bookend 7.7
save 7.6
unique 7.6
sign 7.5
stock 7.5
city 7.5
decoration 7.2
column 7.2
person 7.2

Google
created on 2019-08-10

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

text 99.9
drawing 99.2
painting 98.5
sketch 98.1
book 97.9
art 93.7
human face 84.9
man 60.5
person 60.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 31-47
Gender Male, 96.8%
Angry 0.3%
Disgusted 0.1%
Surprised 36.9%
Fear 0.7%
Confused 16.1%
Calm 43.9%
Sad 1.2%
Happy 0.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 97%

Categories

Captions

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an old man with long hair and a beard, wearing a robe and holding a skull in one hand. The background consists of a dark, textured surface, and the image is framed with borders containing text. The setting suggests an introspective or philosophical tone, possibly related to themes of mortality or knowledge. The text at the top and bottom of the image is in German, indicating it is likely a historical or allegorical print.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

This is an image of an aged individual depicted in a classical artwork, characterized by flowing white hair that cascades down the shoulders. The figure is wearing a robe-like garment that suggests a historical or biblical context. In the person's hands, which rest in the lap, there is a human skull, indicating themes of mortality or contemplation that are typical of vanitas artworks - a genre that emphasizes the transient nature of earthly life and the futility of vanity. The artwork features text in a different language that appears to be in a script reminiscent of older German or Gothic typefaces. The bottom of the image has a caption that may provide context or a quote related to the subject matter of the image. The overall presentation with the framed border and inscriptions suggests that this could be a plate from an old book or a standalone print designed to convey a moral or philosophical message.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical engraving or print showing a figure in contemplative pose. The subject appears to be an elderly person with long flowing hair and a full beard, wearing what looks like religious or scholarly robes. They are holding and gazing at a human skull, which was a common memento mori symbol in classical art representing mortality and the temporary nature of earthly life. The image has a dark background and is framed with a decorative border. There is German text at the bottom of the print, which appears to reference Basel. The artistic style and composition suggests this is likely from the 17th or 18th century.

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

The image depicts an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a dark robe or cloak. He is holding a skull in his hands and appears to be deep in thought or contemplation. The portrait has a somber, introspective quality, highlighted by the muted colors and the man's serious expression as he gazes at the skull. The text below the image identifies him as "Der Edlen zur Betrachtung und Auffmunterung des Geistes und Gemüthes in erschleckten Geschichten in Basel", which seems to be an old German title or description. The artistic style and clothing suggest this is an engraving or print from an earlier century, likely portraying a philosopher, scholar or religious figure pondering mortality and the passage of time while holding the skull.

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

The image appears to be a black and white engraved portrait of an elderly man with a long, flowing beard. He is depicted wearing a cloak or robe and is holding a human skull in his hands. The man has a serious, contemplative expression on his face as he gazes upwards. The image is framed within an ornate border, and the caption below the portrait provides some additional information, though I cannot read or translate the German text.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a portrait of a man with a long white beard, holding a skull. The man has long, wavy hair and a long white beard that reaches down to his chest. He is wearing a dark robe and holding a skull in his right hand. The skull is positioned in front of him, with his hand resting on top of it. The background of the image is dark, with some light shining from the top right corner. The image appears to be an engraving or etching, as evidenced by the fine lines and textures visible throughout. The overall effect is one of somberness and contemplation, with the man's serious expression and the presence of the skull creating a sense of gravity and introspection.

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

The image is a sepia-toned engraving of an old man holding a skull. The man has long white hair and a beard, and is wearing a robe. He is looking to the right with a serious expression. In his hands, he holds a human skull, which he appears to be contemplating. At the top of the image, there is some text in German that reads "Der Blinde der Grab" (The Blind Man of the Grave). At the bottom of the image, there is more text in German that provides information about the engraving, including the artist's name and the date it was created. The background of the image is dark, with a subtle gradient effect that gives it a sense of depth. Overall, the image conveys a sense of contemplation and mortality, as the old man reflects on the transience of life.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white portrait of an elderly man with a long white beard. He is holding a skull in his hands, which is a symbol of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The portrait is framed by a decorative border, and there is a text at the top of the image that reads "Der Alte mit dem Totenkopf," which translates to "The Old Man with the Skull." The image is a representation of the passage of time and the inevitability of death.

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

The image is an old portrait of a man with a long beard and a skull in his hand. The portrait is in black and white and is placed in a frame. The man is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a robe. The portrait has a watermark in the bottom right corner. The text on the portrait reads "Der alte Mann mit dem Totenkopf" which translates to "The Old Man with the Skull".

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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