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Human Generated Data

Title

Albertus Seba

Date

1731

People

Artist: Jacobus Houbraken, Dutch 1698 - 1780

Artist after: Jan Maurits Quinkhard, Dutch 1688-1772

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R2422

Human Generated Data

Title

Albertus Seba

People

Artist: Jacobus Houbraken, Dutch 1698 - 1780

Artist after: Jan Maurits Quinkhard, Dutch 1688-1772

Date

1731

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R2422

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-30

Human 98.5
Art 97.5
Text 63.5
Photography 55.2
Photo 55.2
Portrait 55.2
Face 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-30

people 99.9
print 99.3
one 98.5
adult 98.5
portrait 98.2
art 97.8
engraving 95.6
leader 94.7
man 94.5
illustration 94.2
painting 94.1
woman 93.1
sit 91.7
administration 91.2
furniture 90.7
writer 90.3
group 90.2
lithograph 89.8
wear 86.9
book series 84.2

Imagga
created on 2019-10-30

book jacket 74.7
jacket 59.1
wrapping 44.2
covering 31.2
product 29.9
newspaper 29.3
creation 25.2
art 20.7
religion 19.7
one 17.9
sculpture 17.2
culture 17.1
statue 16.7
church 16.7
vintage 16.6
saint 16.4
money 16.2
portrait 15.5
cash 14.6
god 14.4
religious 14.1
old 13.9
figure 13.8
antique 13.7
holy 13.5
black 13.2
close 13.1
catholic 12.6
stamp 12.6
mail 12.4
symbol 12.1
painter 12.1
face 12.1
postmark 11.8
postage 11.8
pray 11.6
prayer 11.6
faith 11.5
fine 11.4
man 11.4
dollar 11.1
comic book 11.1
postal 10.8
bank 10.8
museum 10.7
dollars 10.6
spiritual 10.6
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person 10.4
banking 10.1
model 10.1
letter 10.1
people 10
wealth 9.9
currency 9.9
printed 9.8
post 9.5
hair 9.5
icon 9.5
unique 9.5
historical 9.4
book 9.4
architecture 9.4
business 9.1
attractive 9.1
sensual 9.1
fashion 9
history 8.9
lady 8.9
financial 8.9
masterpiece 8.9
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detail 8.9
renaissance 8.8
bible 8.8
banknotes 8.8
paintings 8.8
envelope 8.8
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cutting 8.7
artist 8.7
spirituality 8.6
paper 8.6
communications 8.6
exchange 8.6
painted 8.6
male 8.5
adult 8.4
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savings 8.4
famous 8.4
global 8.2
sexy 8
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bills 7.8
worship 7.7
cathedral 7.7
pay 7.7
mother 7.6
capital 7.6
rich 7.4
historic 7.3
alone 7.3
sensuality 7.3

Google
created on 2019-10-30

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-30

text 100
drawing 97.2
clothing 96.1
person 95.5
book 95.2
painting 95.1
sketch 94.3
art 90.3
human face 59.4
old 53.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 49-67
Gender Male, 52.3%
Calm 89.7%
Disgusted 0.2%
Angry 4.2%
Surprised 0.2%
Happy 0.6%
Fear 0.1%
Sad 4.7%
Confused 0.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Clothing
Picture frame
Human face
Footwear
Human arm
Human eye

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-10-30

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-10-30

a person sitting on top of a book 50.6%
a person sitting on a book 48%
a person sitting on a book 47.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a portrait of physicist, by painting artist.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie is holding a piece of paper

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-30

This image is an old engraved portrait featuring a historical figure dressed in period clothing, which includes an elaborate, curly wig typical of the era. The individual is depicted in a studious setting, standing by a table that holds an open book displaying detailed illustrations, possibly of botanical or scientific nature. The background features a well-stocked bookshelf, suggesting an environment of learning or scholarly importance. The inscription below provides the name and titles of the person, indicating their significant contributions to academia or science.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-30

The image is a detailed engraving of a person dressed in historical clothing with a voluminous, silky robe. The individual appears to be in a study or library, as suggested by a shelf of books in the background. There's a prominent display of textiles, showcasing intricate patterns on both the robe and a draped fabric on the table. A finely decorated book with an elaborate floral pattern covers part of the table, which is further adorned with richly textured cloth beneath it. The person is holding a small object in one hand, with the other hand resting on a table where a variety of items are laid out, possibly tools or specimens related to scientific or intellectual work, indicative of the person's profession or interests. Beneath the image, there is text, possibly indicating the name and title of the individual, as well as additional inscriptions in various scripts, which may denote the artwork's creator, subject, or its dedication. The overall aesthetic suggests the subject is someone of significance, potentially from the Renaissance or Enlightenment periods given the attire and context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-30

This is a historical engraving showing a scholar or scientist in 18th century attire. The subject wears a powdered wig and elegant robes while sitting at a table with scientific specimens and an open book containing botanical or natural history illustrations. In one hand, they hold what appears to be a specimen jar or scientific instrument. Behind them is a bookshelf filled with volumes, and the scene is framed with draped curtains, typical of formal portraits from this era.

The image is titled "ALBERTVS SEBA, ETZELA OOSTFRISIVS" and includes Latin text below identifying him as a pharmacist ("Pharmacopoeus") and member of various academic societies. The portrait dates to 1731, when the subject was 66 years old, according to the Latin inscription.

The engraving demonstrates fine detail and shading typical of high-quality 18th century portraiture, and appears to be meant to convey both the subject's scholarly status and their contributions to natural history and science.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-30

The image depicts a portrait of an elegantly dressed man from the 18th century, likely a scholar or academic based on the Latin inscription below. He is seated at a desk or table with an open book in front of him, holding an hourglass in his right hand. The man has curly white hair and is wearing an ornate robe or coat. The portrait conveys a sense of learnedness and contemplation. The artwork appears to be an engraving or etching printed on aged paper.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-30

The image appears to be a historical portrait of a man in elaborate, traditional clothing. He is sitting in a chair and surrounded by shelves filled with books and other objects. The man has curly, white hair and a serious expression on his face. He is holding a small item, possibly a glass or vial, in his hand. The background includes ornate curtains and architectural details that suggest a scholarly or professional setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This is a historical engraved portrait showing a figure in an 18th-century setting. The subject is wearing typical period attire including a light-colored robe or coat and a prominent powdered wig. They are seated in what appears to be a library or study, with bookshelves visible in the background. In their hands, they are holding what appears to be scientific or natural history specimens, and there is an open book with detailed illustrations on the table before them. The image is labeled as "ALBERTVS SEBA, ETZELA OOSTFRISIVS" and includes additional Latin text identifying him as a pharmacist and member of various academic societies. The portrait demonstrates the formal style typical of 18th-century academic and scientific portraiture, emphasizing both the subject's scholarly nature and their connection to natural history collections.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image is a portrait of Albertus Seba, a Dutch pharmacist and naturalist, holding a bottle in his right hand and pointing to it with his left hand. He is seated at a table with an open book and other objects on it. The background of the image features a bookshelf filled with books.

Key Features:

  • Subject: Albertus Seba
  • Attributes:
    • Holding a bottle in his right hand
    • Pointing to the bottle with his left hand
    • Seated at a table
    • Open book and other objects on the table
  • Background:
    • Bookshelf filled with books
  • Style: The image appears to be an engraving or etching, with a detailed and intricate design.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a detailed and intricate portrait of Albertus Seba, showcasing his interest in natural history and his profession as a pharmacist. The use of a bookshelf in the background suggests that Seba was well-read and knowledgeable about various subjects. The image provides a glimpse into the life and work of a significant figure in the history of natural history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

This image is a portrait of Albertus Seba, a Dutch pharmacist and collector of natural history specimens. The portrait is an engraving, likely from the 18th century, and features Seba sitting in front of a bookshelf filled with volumes. He is dressed in a long robe with a white shirt underneath and has curly hair. In his right hand, he holds a glass jar containing a specimen, possibly a snake or other reptile. His left hand points to a table covered with various objects, including books, papers, and possibly some of his collected specimens.

At the bottom of the image, there is text in Latin that provides information about Seba's life and accomplishments. The overall atmosphere of the portrait suggests that Seba was a learned and respected figure in his field, and the image may have been used to promote his work or to honor his legacy.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-30

The image depicts a portrait of a person with curly hair and a beard. He is seated in front of a table, holding a jar and pointing to it. The jar contains a plant. On the table, there is an open book with a plant on the cover and another plant on the table. Behind him, there is a shelf filled with jars, and a curtain hangs on the wall.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-30

The image is a black-and-white portrait of Albertus Seba, a renowned Dutch naturalist and pharmacist. He is depicted seated in a chair, holding a glass jar with a preserved specimen, and pointing towards it. Seba is dressed in a long robe and has long, curly hair. The portrait is framed with a white border and includes Latin text at the bottom, which translates to "Albertus Seba, a Dutch naturalist and pharmacist, member of the Royal Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society of London, born in 1665, died in 1736." The background features a bookshelf filled with glass jars and bottles, indicating Seba's interest in natural history and his collection of preserved specimens.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-21

The image is a vintage portrait of Albertus Seba. Seba, an elderly man, is shown in the portrait in front of a backdrop that includes a column, books, and fabric drapery. He is wearing a robe and has long, flowing white hair. He is holding a glass jar in one hand and is pointing towards an open book on a table. The table is covered with what appears to be shells, plants, and insects. The text at the bottom of the image reads "ALBERTVS SEBA, ETZELA OOSTFRISIVS Pharmacopoeus Amftelaedamenfis".

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-21

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white etching or engraving, likely a portrait of a distinguished figure from the 18th century. The style is formal and detailed, typical of the period.

Subject:

The main subject is a man, Albertus Seba, based on the inscription at the bottom. He is depicted seated, likely in his study or a similar setting. He has a wig, indicative of the fashion of the era.

Composition:

  • Setting: The background suggests a library or study. There are shelves lined with jars and bottles, and drapes are drawn on the sides of the image. A large column also appears in the image.
  • Pose: The man is gesturing towards a table in front of him with an open book filled with illustrations. In his other hand, he is holding a jar containing a snake or other specimen.
  • Objects: The presence of the book and specimens indicates his interests.

Style & Technique:

  • Medium: The intricate details and use of hatching suggest a skilled engraver.
  • Tone: The image is serious and suggests an intellectual pursuit.
  • Details: Note the intricate details in the man's clothing, the texture of the shelves, and the illustrations in the book.

Text:

There is an inscription at the bottom of the image, which provides the man's name and various affiliations. There are other notes below it, too.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a detailed engraving of Albertus Seba, a notable Dutch pharmacologist and collector of natural specimens. Seba is depicted seated in a scholarly setting, surrounded by books and natural history objects. He is dressed in the fashion of the early 18th century, wearing a long, flowing wig and a formal robe.

In his right hand, Seba holds a glass container, possibly a specimen jar, indicating his interest in natural sciences. His left hand rests on an open book that appears to contain illustrations of natural history subjects, such as plants and animals.

The background features a bookshelf filled with numerous books, suggesting his extensive knowledge and scholarly pursuits. The text at the bottom of the image provides information about Seba's life and achievements. It reads:

"ALBERTVS SEBA, ETZELA OOSTFRIESIVS
Pharmacopoeus Amstelodamensis
ACAD CAESAR LEOPOLDINO CAROLINAE NAT CVRIOIS COLLEGA XENOCRATES DICTVS
SOCIET REG ANGLICANAE et ACAD SCIENTIAR BONONIENSIS INSTITVTVS SODALIS
AETATIS LXVI ANNO CIɔIɔCXXXI
The fine portrait of this old gentleman is at
Mr. Taylor's Print and Map Warehouse No. 32 High Street
Published as the Act directs March 25, 1752"

This text highlights Seba's roles and affiliations, including his membership in various academic societies, and notes the publication details of the engraving. The overall composition of the image emphasizes Seba's contributions to the fields of pharmacology and natural history.

Qwen

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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