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Title

The Angel Appearing to Saint Philip [Acts 8:25-28]

Date

1575-1582

People

Artist: Philips Galle, Netherlandish 1537 - 1612

Artist after: Maarten van Heemskerck, Netherlandish 1498 - 1574

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R6949

Human Generated Data

Title

The Angel Appearing to Saint Philip [Acts 8:25-28]

People

Artist: Philips Galle, Netherlandish 1537 - 1612

Artist after: Maarten van Heemskerck, Netherlandish 1498 - 1574

Date

1575-1582

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R6949

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Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

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Clarifai
created on 2019-02-18

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Imagga
created on 2019-02-18

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Google
created on 2019-02-18

Microsoft
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 28-38
Gender Female, 91.6%
Fear 95.1%
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Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Bride
Female
Person
Woman
Wheel
Baby

Clarifai

Tree
Person
Clothing
Table
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Human face

AWS Rekognition

Adult 98.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-18

paintings art 89.7%
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Captions

Clarifai

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

the vector art illustration.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a drawing of a man sitting on a bench

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-07

The image depicts a detailed and intricate scene with several symbolic elements. In the foreground, there is a seated figure, wearing a draped garment, who appears to be engaged in a moment of revelation or contemplation. The setting includes an open book and various objects on a table, suggesting a scholarly or spiritual environment. An angel is depicted with graceful wings, reaching towards the seated figure, symbolizing divine inspiration or message.

The background shows a landscape with rolling hills, a city, and a flowing river. There is also a chariot with a driver and passengers, creating a sense of narrative and movement within the scene. A tree with twisted branches adds to the composition, giving depth and an organic element to the otherwise structured setting. The image is detailed with fine lines and careful shading, indicative of classic engraving or etching techniques. The Latin inscription at the bottom adds context to the scene.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-07

This image features a detailed engraving or etching that portrays various scenes within a single composition. On the left side, an angel with large wings floats mid-air, extending what appears to be a laurel wreath towards a seated figure. The setting within this portion of the image is an interior space with elements suggesting scholarly pursuit, such as books on the table and an inkwell with a quill.

Outside, depicted in the right portion of the image, there's a pastoral landscape with a large, twisting tree in the immediate foreground. Rolling hills or mountains, along with buildings that resemble castles or fortresses are in the distance. There are small human figures throughout the landscape; a person walks through the gate of a walled city, while another stands near a bridge that spans a stream or river. A classical-style chariot drawn by two horses is being ridden by a figure who seems to be holding a long staff or spear, and several other individuals accompany the chariot on foot. These outdoor scenes allude to travel or a journey.

The entire work includes inscriptions in Latin, which indicate a story or philosophical concept is being depicted, and the presence of the various details suggests that this is an allegory or has a symbolic meaning. The bottom of the image contains the artist's or engraver's name and other text that contributes to the overall context and interpretation of the scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a detailed religious engraving depicting a biblical scene. The artwork shows an angel appearing to a figure seated at a table with books, likely depicting the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch from the Book of Acts. The scene is set in two parts - an interior space with elaborate architectural details on the left, and a landscape with mountains, buildings, and travelers on the right.

In the interior scene, there's a figure seated at a table covered with books and manuscripts, being visited by a winged angel. The background shows a mountainous landscape with castles or buildings perched on hills, and a tree bending in the wind. In the distance, there's a scene of travelers with a chariot on a road.

The engraving includes Latin text at the bottom and shows fine detail in its execution, characteristic of Renaissance or Baroque period religious art. The artist's signature appears to be "Maarten van Heemskerck."

The composition skillfully combines both the miraculous interior scene and the worldly exterior scene, creating a dynamic narrative within a single frame. The detailed cross-hatching and line work demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship typical of engravings from this period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-07

The image depicts a complex allegorical scene. In the foreground, a woman sits at a table, surrounded by various objects and books. An winged figure appears to be descending from above, suggesting a spiritual or divine presence. In the background, we can see a landscape with castles, cliffs, and a carriage on a road. The overall scene seems to convey a sense of contemplation, learning, and the interplay between the earthly and the divine. The image is rendered in an intricate, engraved style typical of 17th century European art.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-07

This is a religious engraving depicting a biblical scene, specifically from the Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 8). The image shows two main scenes: In the foreground, an angel appears to Philip in an interior setting with books and manuscripts on a table. The angel, depicted with wings and flowing robes, gestures toward the outside scene. In the background landscape, there's a scene showing a chariot and figures on a road, with buildings and mountains in the distance. A large tree bends in the composition's right side.

The artwork includes fine detail typical of engraving techniques, with careful attention to architectural elements, drapery, and landscape features. There's Latin text at the bottom of the print explaining the scene. The artist's signature appears to be "Martinus Heemskerk."

This depicts the moment when an angel instructs Philip to go to the road from Jerusalem to Gaza, where he would meet an Ethiopian official and explain Christian teachings to him. The composition effectively combines both the initial divine instruction and its subsequent fulfillment in one artistic rendering.

The style and execution suggest this is from the 16th or 17th century, characteristic of Northern European religious art of that period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-07

This engraving depicts an allegorical scene with two angelic figures. On the left, an angel brandishing a sword appears to be descending upon a scholar or philosopher figure seated at a desk, surrounded by books and writing implements. The seated figure has a startled expression as he looks up at the angel.

In the background, a fantastical landscape is visible through the open structure, with rocky cliffs, a castle or fortified structure, and chariots being pulled by horses or creatures. A tree with spreading branches frames the right side of the composition.

Below the main scene, there is text in Latin that seems to identify the allegorical figures. The image has an antique, detailed cross-hatching style typical of old engravings or etchings. The contrast between light and shadow heightens the dramatic, visionary mood of this allegorical confrontation between earthly and divine realms.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is an engraving titled "The Annunciation" by Albrecht Dürer, created in 1498. It depicts the moment when the angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary to announce that she will bear a son, Jesus Christ.

In the foreground, Mary is seated at a table with a book open before her. She is dressed in a long robe and has her hands raised in a gesture of surprise or reverence. The angel Gabriel stands before her, holding a lily and a scroll. He is depicted in mid-flight, with his wings spread wide and his face turned towards Mary.

The background of the engraving shows a landscape with rolling hills and a distant cityscape. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of reverence and awe, capturing the sacred moment of the Annunciation.

The engraving is notable for its detailed and intricate design, which showcases Dürer's skill as an artist and engraver. The use of shading and texture adds depth and dimension to the image, making it a masterpiece of Renaissance art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a black and white illustration of an angel visiting a woman in a room. The angel is on the left side of the image, with large wings and a flowing robe. The woman is seated in a chair, looking up at the angel with her hands raised in surprise or wonder.

There are various objects in the room, including a table with books and other items on it, a jug, and a book lying open on the floor. In the background, there is a window that looks out onto a landscape with buildings and trees.

At the bottom of the image, there is a caption in Latin that reads: "Angeli alloquuntur plenum virtute Philippum, Australem celerare viam, qua fpada iugatis Athiopum ferebatur equis, cui dogmata sancta Exponit, veramq fidem dictumq Prophete." This translates to: "The angels speak to Philip, full of virtue, to hasten the way, which the chariots of the Ethiopians were carrying, to whom he expounds the holy dogma and the true faith and the word of the prophet."

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-07

A black-and-white drawing depicts a woman sitting on a chair in front of a table. She is wearing a dress and shoes. On the table are books, a pitcher, and a vase. Behind her is a man with wings, holding a sword, and a basket. In front of the window, there is a tree, a castle, and a carriage. On the right side, there is a person standing and a castle.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-07

The image is a black-and-white drawing depicting a scene from the Bible. The drawing shows an angel flying above a seated man, who is likely Philip the Evangelist. The angel is holding a basket in his hand and is looking down at the man. The man is sitting on a stool with a desk in front of him, and there are books and a jug on the desk. The drawing also shows a tree and a distant landscape with a castle and a road.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

The image appears to be a detailed engraving or etching, likely depicting a biblical scene. It is divided into an indoor and outdoor setting with a distinct narrative unfolding in each.

Indoor Scene:

On the left side of the image, an interior is depicted. A man is seated in a chair, appearing surprised or alarmed, raising his right hand in a gesture of astonishment. He is dressed in robes and has a halo above his head, suggesting a religious or saintly figure. To the left, an angel with large wings is flying towards him, pointing a sword or dagger towards the man's head. There is a table nearby with books, a writing utensil, and a small pitcher. An hourglass sits on the window sill. Additional books are scattered on the floor.

Outdoor Scene:

On the right side of the image, a landscape is visible through an opening. A prominent tree with gnarled branches frames the view. In the distance, there is a mountainous landscape with buildings and bridges. A horse-drawn chariot is being led by a figure, while another figure kneels or stands with hands raised in what appears to be supplication or worship. A large ornate jug is resting on the floor.

General Style and Details:

The engraving exhibits a highly detailed and stylized rendering, characteristic of Renaissance or Baroque art. The lines are fine and intricate, creating depth and texture. The use of light and shadow is evident in the folds of the clothing and the contours of the landscape.

Interpretation:

Based on the imagery and the Latin text, the scene appears to depict an angel appearing to a biblical figure, likely Saint Philip. The angel directs Philip to the south road to join a chariot carrying an Ethiopian eunuch, a narrative found in the Acts of the Apostles. The outdoor scene captures that moment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene: The image is a detailed etching or engraving depicting a biblical scene. It's likely an illustration from a religious text or a work of art with religious themes. The scene is divided into two main areas: an interior and an exterior, separated by a partial architectural structure.

Interior:

  • Main Figure: A man, who appears to be Philip, is seated. He is wearing robes and has a halo, indicating his religious significance. He is in a state of shock or amazement, gesturing with his hands.
  • Angel: An angel, with large wings, is descending towards Philip. The angel has a sword or a similar object and is pointing towards Philip.
  • Setting: The interior is a sparsely furnished room or a simple space. There is a table with books, a lamp, and writing tools. There are architectural elements, and a basket hanging from the wall.

Exterior:

  • Landscape: The outside scene is of a mountainous or hilly landscape. The ground is a flat road with a few buildings and a tree.
  • Figures: A chariot drawn by horses and two people are visible. A man appears to be looking at a man in a chariot
  • Hourglass: An hourglass is on a window and is tilted.

Other Details:

  • Style: The artwork displays a strong sense of detail and perspective, typical of the Renaissance or early Baroque styles.
  • Text: There is Latin text beneath the image. This may be a description, a citation, or text from the story depicted.
  • Composition: The composition uses diagonals and contrasts between light and shadow to create depth and draw the viewer's eye. The placement of the figures, the angel, and the landscape contributes to the narrative.

Possible Interpretation:

The scene likely depicts a moment of divine intervention or a vision. Based on the Latin text, it appears to be a scene involving Philip, and an encounter, possibly an angel. The exterior scene likely relates to the same biblical event or story, showcasing the context or setting of the event.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is an engraving that appears to depict a biblical scene, likely from the Old Testament. It features a central figure, possibly a prophet or a sage, seated indoors in a contemplative pose. The figure is holding a scroll and is surrounded by various objects including books, a jar, and a lamp.

An angelic figure is present on the left side, appearing to communicate or deliver a message to the seated figure. The angel is depicted with wings and is in a dynamic pose, suggesting movement or urgency.

In the background, there is a landscape with a tree, a chariot, and other figures, possibly indicating a journey or an important event. The scene outside seems to be set in a rural or pastoral area with hills and a body of water in the distance.

The engraving includes Latin text at the bottom, which reads:
"Angelus alloquitur plenum virtute Philippum, Australe plorare nim. qua spada uigatas. Aethiopum ferebatur equus, cu dogmata sancta Exponit veramq. fidem dictumq. Prophete."

This text seems to reference a narrative involving an angel speaking to a person named Philip, and it mentions Ethiopia and prophetic teachings, which could be related to the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in the Acts of the Apostles.

The engraving is signed "Martinus Heemskerck Inuenit" indicating that it was created by the artist Martin van Heemskerck. The style and detailing are characteristic of Renaissance-era engravings, with intricate line work and shading to create depth and texture.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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