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Plate 73: Togatus, Caninius

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Jan de Bisschop, Dutch 1628 - 1671

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R5944

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Title

Plate 73: Togatus, Caninius

People

Artist: Jan de Bisschop, Dutch 1628 - 1671

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R5944

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Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white engraving of a man in classical attire. He is standing in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to the right.

  • Attire: He is draped in flowing robes, likely a toga, a garment commonly worn in ancient Rome.
  • Pose: His posture is stately, and he has a serious expression. He holds a scroll in his right hand.
  • Details: The engraving is highly detailed, showing the folds of the fabric and the texture of the background.
  • Inscription: The engraving has a caption at the bottom: "CANIO AFRICAE PROD". There also appear to be the initials "I.D." on the left and "I.F." on the right.
  • Setting: The print is presented within the pages of a book. The pages have a slightly aged appearance.

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

The image shows a black and white sketch of a man wearing a robe and standing on a pedestal. The man is shown from the waist up, and he is looking to the right. His robe is draped over his left shoulder, and it falls in folds to the ground. In his right hand, he is holding a scroll. The pedestal is decorated with a pattern. The words "CANIO·AFRICAE·PROCOS" are written on the pedestal. The sketch is surrounded by a blank border.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an engraving of a classical figure, likely from ancient Roman or Greek history. The figure is dressed in traditional Roman attire, which includes a toga draped over one shoulder and a tunic underneath. The person is holding a scroll in their left hand, indicating that they might be a scholar, philosopher, or orator. The engraving is detailed, showcasing the folds and drapery of the clothing as well as the facial features of the figure.

At the bottom of the engraving, there is an inscription that reads "CANTO AFRICAN. ROOM," which suggests that the figure might be Cato the Elder (Marcus Porcius Cato), a prominent Roman statesman and orator known for his conservative views and moral integrity. The engraving is framed within a rectangular border, and the overall style suggests it is from an old book or historical document. The page itself appears aged, with a yellowed background and some visible wear and tear.