Human Generated Data

Title

Mercury Giving a Lyre to Apollo

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Carlo Cesio, Italian 1625 - 1686

Artist after: Annibale Carracci, Italian 1560 - 1609

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R2897

Human Generated Data

Title

Mercury Giving a Lyre to Apollo

People

Artist: Carlo Cesio, Italian 1625 - 1686

Artist after: Annibale Carracci, Italian 1560 - 1609

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R2897

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Human 97.3
Person 97.3
Art 89
Painting 67.9
Drawing 65.3
Person 64
Archaeology 58.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

illustration 99.9
print 99.9
people 99.9
art 99.9
painting 99.1
man 99
engraving 99
adult 98.7
group 98.1
woodcut 97.5
veil 97.5
sword 95.8
facial hair 94.2
vintage 94
weapon 93.7
two 93
lithograph 92.7
Renaissance 92.7
etching 92.5
kneeling 91.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

sketch 47.8
drawing 41
vintage 33.1
representation 30.3
paper 29
graffito 26.9
old 26.5
grunge 26.4
decoration 24.7
antique 24.1
art 23.7
retro 22.1
ancient 21.6
money 19.6
book jacket 18.4
texture 18.1
currency 16.2
cash 15.6
close 14.8
jacket 14.3
dollar 13.9
letter 13.8
design 13.6
history 13.4
us 12.5
stamp 12.5
pattern 12.3
symbol 12.1
finance 11.8
aged 11.8
decorative 11.7
bank 11.6
note 11
wrapping 10.9
sepia 10.7
dollars 10.6
mail 10.5
sand 10.5
bill 10.5
capital 10.4
grungy 10.4
map 9.9
financial 9.8
world 9.7
business 9.7
closeup 9.4
nobody 9.3
page 9.3
banking 9.2
wallpaper 9.2
painting 9.2
global 9.1
wealth 9
desert 8.9
atlas 8.9
postmark 8.9
postage 8.9
postal 8.8
manuscript 8.8
banknote 8.7
text 8.7
states 8.7
envelope 8.7
post 8.6
frame 8.6
travel 8.5
black 8.4
sign 8.3
dirty 8.1
detail 8.1
covering 7.9
artistic 7.8
blank 7.7
wall 7.7
geography 7.7
parchment 7.7
worn 7.6
exchange 7.6
savings 7.5
silhouette 7.5
rich 7.4
man 7.4
color 7.2
religion 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Art 91.7
Painting 87.5
Illustration 74.4
Visual arts 69.9
History 66.1
Picture frame 61.8
Modern art 59.2
Artwork 58.6
Drawing 57.6
Mythology 56.1
Printmaking 54.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

text 100
book 99.9
drawing 99.7
sketch 99.6
cartoon 86.2
person 80
illustration 75.5
engraving 71.3
painting 54.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-32
Gender Male, 55%
Fear 45%
Sad 45%
Calm 54.8%
Happy 45.1%
Angry 45%
Confused 45%
Disgusted 45%
Surprised 45%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Female, 50.9%
Angry 45.9%
Confused 45.1%
Calm 48.5%
Surprised 45.1%
Disgusted 45%
Fear 48%
Happy 45.1%
Sad 47.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 97.3%
Person 64%
Painting 67.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-06

a close up of a book 54.5%
close up of a book 49.1%
a hand holding a book 49%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a man is holding a knife and a knife in his hand -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an engraving depicting a classical scene involving two figures in a natural outdoor setting. One figure, draped in classical robes and wearing a winged hat, is standing and holding a caduceus (a staff entwined with two serpents). The other figure, partially nude with a cloth draped around their lower half, is kneeling and offering a stringed musical instrument (likely a lyre) to the standing figure. The background features architectural elements, such as a round temple with columns, along with trees and foliage, suggesting an ancient or mythological theme. There are inscriptions at the bottom of the image indicating the artist and possibly a title or description.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-02

This image is an etching or engraving, depicting a classical scene. There are two figures, one standing and the other kneeling. The standing figure appears to be handing something to the kneeling figure. Both figures are set in an outdoor environment that includes classical architecture, such as a dome structure to the left, and trees surrounding the area. There's a sense of a narrative being depicted, perhaps from mythology or an allegorical story. The bottom of the artwork includes text that suggests the names of the artist and possibly the publisher or printer. The style of the engraving and the clothing (or lack thereof) of the figures suggest that this piece is from an earlier historical period, possibly the Renaissance or the Baroque era. There's a classic beauty and attention to detail characteristic of the elaborate works of that time.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a classical engraving or etching that appears to depict a mythological scene. In the composition, two figures are shown - one standing and one kneeling. The standing figure is wearing classical robes and a winged helmet, holding what appears to be a caduceus (a staff with intertwined snakes), suggesting this might be Mercury/Hermes from classical mythology. The kneeling figure appears to be reaching toward the caduceus. In the background, there is a classical architectural element - a domed building with columns - and some trees and foliage. The artwork is done in a linear style typical of Renaissance or Baroque period engravings, with cross-hatching techniques used to create shading and depth. The scene appears to be illustrating a mythological narrative or allegory, though the specific story is not immediately clear without additional context.

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

The image depicts two male figures in an outdoor setting with a classical architectural structure in the background that resembles a temple or gazebo. One figure is standing and handing an object, possibly a lyre or harp, to the other figure who is seated on the ground. Both figures are wearing robes or tunics and have an classical or mythological appearance. The scene has an allegorical or symbolic quality, potentially representing a story, myth or philosophical concept. The overall style is reminiscent of Renaissance or Baroque etchings or engravings with fine linework and shading to create depth and form.

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

The image appears to depict an allegorical or mythological scene. It shows a figure wearing elaborate clothing and holding a trident or scepter, interacting with a partially nude, seated figure. The background features architectural elements, vegetation, and a cloudy sky. The scene has an artistic, engraved style typical of historical illustrations or prints.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a scene from the 16th century, featuring two figures in a landscape setting. The figure on the left is attired in a long robe and a hat, holding a staff in their right hand. They are positioned in front of a structure resembling a temple or building, with trees and foliage visible in the background.

In contrast, the figure on the right is kneeling, holding an object that appears to be a snake or a rope. They are situated in front of a tree, with a body of water visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of reverence or worship, with the figures engaged in a ritualistic activity.

The image is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading used to create depth and texture. The use of sepia tones adds a sense of age and nostalgia to the image, evoking a sense of history and tradition. Overall, the image presents a captivating and thought-provoking scene that invites the viewer to ponder its meaning and significance.

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

The image depicts a scene from ancient mythology, featuring two figures in a landscape setting. The figure on the left is dressed in a toga and wears a helmet adorned with feathers, while holding a trident in his right hand and a bow in his left. He appears to be offering the bow to the figure on the right, who is kneeling and reaching out to accept it.

In the background, there are trees and a structure resembling a temple or monument, adding to the classical atmosphere of the scene. The overall mood of the image is one of reverence and respect, as the kneeling figure seems to be acknowledging the authority and power of the standing figure.

The image may be interpreted as a representation of a mythological story or legend, possibly depicting a moment of great significance or transformation. The use of classical imagery and symbolism adds depth and meaning to the scene, inviting the viewer to reflect on the themes and messages being conveyed.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is an old black-and-white drawing of two men, one of whom is holding a lyre. The man standing is wearing a hat and holding a lyre, while the other man is kneeling and looking at the lyre. The drawing is on a piece of paper with some text on it. Behind them are trees and a building with a dome roof.

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

The image shows a drawing with two people. The man on the left is standing and holding a staff with a snake on it. He is wearing a hat and a cloak. The man on the right is kneeling and holding a harp. There is a tree behind them and a building with a dome-shaped roof in the distance. The drawing has a watermark on the bottom left corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

This is an old black and white etching showing what seems to be Mercury, a god, offering a lyre to a crouching figure.

In the foreground, a god-like figure stands facing left, wearing a winged helmet and draped in a cloak. He is holding a staff with entwined snakes in his left hand and offering a lyre to a smaller, crouching figure.

The crouching figure is nude and seated on the ground with a staff behind them. They are positioned to the right of the standing figure and are reaching out to receive the lyre.

In the background, a classical building with a dome is visible on the left. There are trees and a landscape setting. The etching style is detailed and includes fine lines for shading and texture.

There are inscriptions at the bottom of the image. "Ann. Caracci in" is written on the bottom left, "C. Cosi? fecit." in the center, and "Follignon formis Cu. Priuils. Pont. 24" on the bottom right.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white etching or engraving, likely from an old book or print. It depicts a classical mythological scene.

Composition:

  • Central Figures: Two figures dominate the scene. One stands erect, holding a caduceus (staff with intertwined serpents) and handing a lyre to the other, who is kneeling. These are presumably Hermes and Apollo respectively.
  • Setting: The scene appears to be set in a landscape with trees, a domed structure on the left, and a hint of distant hills.
  • Details: The artist uses cross-hatching to create depth and shadow. The figures are nude or semi-nude, characteristic of classical art.

Inscriptions:

There are several inscriptions:

  • "Amu. Caraceri in"
  • "C. Cesi? fecit."
  • "Follignon formis Cu. Priuils. Pont 24"

These likely refer to the artist, engraver, and publisher/printer. The number "24" may indicate a plate or page number.

Interpretation:

The scene likely depicts the transfer of the lyre from Hermes (messenger of the gods) to Apollo (god of music). The caduceus is also an attribute of Hermes. This event is important in the origin story of the lyre.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is an engraving that depicts a mythological scene involving two figures. The figure on the left appears to be a male deity, identifiable by his classical attire and the caduceus (a winged staff with two serpents) he holds in his left hand. This figure is often associated with Mercury (or Hermes in Greek mythology), the god of commerce, travelers, and thievery, among other things. He is standing and extending his right hand towards the other figure.

The figure on the right is a satyr, identifiable by his goat-like features, including horns and a tail. The satyr is kneeling and appears to be playing a lyre, a stringed musical instrument.

In the background, there is a domed structure with intricate carvings, possibly a temple or a monument, and some trees, suggesting a pastoral or rural setting.

The engraving includes text at the bottom, which reads: "Amici Cavazzi in C. Cesi fecit" and "Collig non formis Cui Principis Romae." This likely indicates the artist and possibly the dedication or origin of the work. The style and subject matter suggest it is from the Renaissance or Baroque period, reflecting the interest in classical mythology and art during those times.

Text analysis

Amazon

Priuil
A
fecit.
n formis
Caacc
Eollig
Ceti?
A 2141. Caacc 411 C Ceti? fecit. Eollig 120n Priuil Pone
n formis Cris
411
C
Pone
Cris
2141.
120n

Google

A m. Car ac 111 mon formmis Ci Priul Pont 2,
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