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Title

Belshazzar's Feast

Date

1831/1838

People

Artist: John Martin, British 1789 - 1854

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Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R14897

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Title

Belshazzar's Feast

People

Artist: John Martin, British 1789 - 1854

Date

1831/1838

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R14897

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Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Art 97.3
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Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

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Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

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Google
created on 2018-02-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Picture frame
Person
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Painting 69.7%

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Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a vintage photo of a person 55.3%
a vintage photo of a television 40.2%
a vintage photo of an old television 33.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a painting of a painting of a city

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

an old print shows a scene of people in a building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image is an engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast," which depicts a grand and dramatic scene inside a large and opulent hall. The hall is characterized by massive columns and decorative elements. At the center, there is a group of people engaged in revelry and feasting, some appearing to be in a state of panic or alarm, perhaps in reaction to a supernatural occurrence.

The sky above the hall is dark and stormy, with ominous clouds and lightning, adding a sense of drama and foreboding to the scene. Rays of light penetrate the darkness from the right side, highlighting the grandeur and chaos of the feast. The left side of the image shows sacred objects such as a menorah, indicating the sacrilegious nature of the event.

This artwork portrays the biblical story of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon, who held a feast where a mysterious hand wrote a prophetic message on the wall, foretelling the fall of his kingdom. The engraving captures the moment of divine intervention, combining elements of luxury, decadence, and impending doom.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-19

This image depicts an engraving known as "Belshazzar's Feast," based on the biblical story from the Book of Daniel. The scene shows a grand chamber with opulent architectural details, including rows of columns and a large edifice, suggestive of a palace interior. The banquet table is in disarray, with overturned goblets and plates, indicating a state of chaos or sudden disruption. A group of figures appears startled or in despair, some looking upward toward a source of divine or supernatural light which illuminates part of the image, casting dramatic shadows. The light seems to emanate from a hand or writing on the wall, which is part of the miraculous event recounted in the biblical narrative where the end of Belshazzar's reign is foretold.

In the upper left corner, stormy clouds can be seen with a crescent moon peeking through. The attention to detail in the rendering of the textiles, human figures, and architectural elements suggests that the engraving is a work of meticulous craftsmanship. The plate is marked with the title "Belshazzar's Feast" and includes additional publication information at the bottom. This image is dense with symbolism and historical references connected to the biblical account.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a dramatic historical engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast," depicting the biblical scene from the Book of Daniel. The artwork shows an elaborate palace interior with classical architecture, featuring grand columns and terraced levels. The scene captures the moment of divine intervention during King Belshazzar's feast, where mysterious writing appears on the wall. The composition is dark and atmospheric, with dramatic lighting effects that create a sense of supernatural occurrence. The image shows figures in various states of alarm and distress, scattered throughout the palatial setting. The architectural details are rendered in a classical style, with ornate decorations and multiple levels rising up through the composition. The overall mood is one of chaos and divine judgment, characteristic of this famous biblical narrative.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a dramatic black and white engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast," depicting the biblical scene from the Book of Daniel. The artwork shows a grand architectural setting with massive columns and arches in a palatial hall. In the scene, there's a chaotic feast taking place with figures in various states of distress and alarm. The composition includes ornate details like ceremonial vessels and architectural elements typical of Babylonian style.

The scene captures the moment when, according to the biblical narrative, mysterious writing appears on the wall during King Belshazzar's feast, where he and his guests were drinking from sacred vessels taken from the Temple in Jerusalem. The lighting in the image is particularly dramatic, with bright beams cutting through a dark, turbulent sky. The overall mood is one of divine intervention and impending doom, which aligns with the story's theme of judgment and consequence.

The style of the engraving appears to be from the 18th or 19th century, with strong contrasts between light and shadow and careful attention to architectural detail and perspective. The scene effectively conveys the drama and supernatural nature of the biblical account.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-19

The image appears to be a detailed engraving or etching depicting a grand, ornate architectural scene. It shows a massive, temple-like structure with a domed ceiling, columns, and intricate details. The scene is filled with figures, some in repose and others engaged in various activities. The overall atmosphere is dark and dramatic, with dramatic lighting and ominous clouds in the background. The title "Belshazzar's Feast" suggests this is a depiction of a biblical or historical event, though I cannot identify any specific individuals shown.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a scene from the biblical story of Belshazzar's Feast, as illustrated by John Martin. The scene is set in a grand hall with a high ceiling, featuring a large table at its center where people are seated and eating. The atmosphere appears to be one of revelry and celebration.

In the background, there is a large stone structure that resembles a temple or palace, with columns and arches visible. The sky above is dark and ominous, with clouds and lightning illuminating the scene. The overall mood of the image is one of drama and tension, suggesting that something significant is about to happen.

The image is rendered in a style reminiscent of 19th-century Romanticism, with bold lines, vivid colors, and a sense of dynamic energy. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the dramatic effect of the image.

Overall, the image effectively captures the essence of the biblical story, conveying a sense of drama, tension, and foreboding that draws the viewer in and invites them to explore the scene further.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image depicts a scene from the biblical story of Belshazzar's Feast, as depicted in the book of Daniel. The scene is set in a grand, ornate room with many people gathered around tables laden with food and drink. There are several figures in the foreground, including a man standing on a table, holding a cup and looking up at the ceiling. In the background, there is a large, ornate throne room with many pillars and statues. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of luxury and revelry, but also of foreboding and warning, as the prophet Daniel has foretold the downfall of the Babylonian Empire.

  • Belshazzar's Feast
    • The scene is set in a grand, ornate room with many people gathered around tables laden with food and drink.
    • There are several figures in the foreground, including a man standing on a table, holding a cup and looking up at the ceiling.
    • In the background, there is a large, ornate throne room with many pillars and statues.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of luxury and revelry, but also of foreboding and warning, as the prophet Daniel has foretold the downfall of the Babylonian Empire.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The black-and-white drawing depicts the Belshazzar's Feast, a biblical story in which the Babylonian king Belshazzar holds a feast and sees a hand writing on the wall, which he cannot interpret. The drawing shows a grand hall with pillars and a large table in the center, where the king and his guests are seated. The hand is visible on the wall, and the king appears to be in a state of shock and confusion. The drawing is framed with a border and has a title at the bottom.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a black-and-white print of an engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast," created by John Martin. The scene depicts a grand hall with a large table at its center, where a feast is taking place. The hall has high pillars and a large window that allows light to enter, illuminating the scene. The table is covered with various foods and drinks, and several people are gathered around it, some seated and others standing. The engraving also includes a large, ornate urn on the right side of the hall.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

The artwork is an engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast." The work depicts an interior scene of a banquet hall in apparent disarray and chaos.

On the left, ornate architectural details are visible, including tall pillars, raised platforms with figures, and what appears to be a menorah, which suggests a Jewish association. People are depicted in various states of distress, some lying on the ground, while others are gesturing with alarm.

The center background features a grand structure, possibly a palace or temple complex, under a dramatic sky. Lightning is visible, and a bright light emanates from the center. Columns and arched openings line the hall.

The foreground shows more figures in disarray, with overturned tables and scattered objects. The figures are expressive, some in prayer or supplication, while others seem to be fleeing in panic.

The overall impression is that of a cataclysmic event interrupting a feast, with the artwork capturing a moment of divine intervention or judgment. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and foreboding.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

This is a dramatic, monochrome engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast". The scene is a grand, opulent banquet hall, filled with people in a state of panic and terror.

Here's a breakdown of the visual elements:

  • Setting: The architecture is imposing, with tall columns, arched doorways, and a large central hall. It evokes a sense of grandeur and historical setting. In the background, there's a dark, ominous sky with what appears to be a tower and a radiant light, suggesting a divine presence or a supernatural event.

  • Figures: The figures are a mix of richly dressed people and those clearly in distress. Some are frantically fleeing, others are collapsed on the ground, and some seem frozen in fear. There are serving dishes and a menorah is visible.

  • Mood: The overall mood is one of fear, chaos, and impending doom. The use of light and shadow, along with the expressions on the faces of the figures, creates a strong sense of drama.

  • Composition: The scene is well-composed, drawing the viewer's eye towards the center where the drama is most intense and up to the background. The depth of the space and details enhance the dramatic narrative.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is a detailed engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast," which depicts a scene from the biblical story found in the Book of Daniel. The artwork is by John Martin, and it was engraved by Charles May.

The scene portrays the moment when King Belshazzar of Babylon is hosting a grand feast in his palace. The palace is depicted with grand architecture, including large columns and ornate decorations. In the background, the cityscape of Babylon is visible, with towering buildings and a dark, stormy sky, hinting at impending doom.

In the foreground, Belshazzar and his guests are gathered around a large table laden with food and drink. The guests appear to be in a state of revelry, with some reclining and others engaged in conversation. The central focus is on the dramatic moment when a disembodied hand appears and writes on the wall, a scene known as the "writing on the wall." This supernatural event causes consternation among the feasters, as they look on in shock and fear.

The overall mood of the image is dark and ominous, with a strong use of chiaroscuro (contrast between light and dark) to emphasize the dramatic tension of the scene. The engraving captures the opulence of the feast as well as the sudden interruption by the divine intervention, conveying a sense of impending judgment and the fall of Babylon.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This is an engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast," which depicts a scene from the Old Testament of the Bible. The artwork is a dramatic and intense illustration of the feast of Belshazzar, the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, as described in the Book of Daniel in the Bible.

The engraving shows a grand, opulent feast being held in a magnificent palace. The scene is filled with people in luxurious attire, engaged in various activities such as dancing, drinking, and reveling. The feast is set against a backdrop of a grand palace with columns, statues, and a staircase leading up to a balcony where more people can be seen. The atmosphere is one of celebration and excess.

In the background, the sky is dramatically rendered, with clouds and a crescent moon, contributing to the overall sense of foreboding. The text at the bottom of the engraving reads "BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST," and it is credited to John Martin, who both designed and engraved it. The engraving is attributed to Charles Tilt, a publisher based in London, and it was published in Fleet Street.

The artwork captures the opulence and decadence of the feast, while also hinting at the impending doom that would soon befall Belshazzar and his kingdom. The detailed and dramatic style of the engraving, typical of the Romantic period, emphasizes the emotional and dramatic aspects of the narrative.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is an engraving titled "Belshazzar's Feast," created by John Martin. The scene depicts a dramatic and chaotic moment from the biblical story of Belshazzar, the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

The setting is a grand, opulent banquet hall filled with guests. The architecture is elaborate, with towering columns, ornate statues, and a large, curved wall adorned with a menorah and other decorative elements. The guests are dressed in flowing robes and are engaged in various activities, such as dining and conversing. However, the atmosphere is tense and filled with fear.

The focal point of the image is the appearance of a mysterious hand on the wall, which has written a message in a foreign language. This event is described in the Book of Daniel, where the hand appears during Belshazzar's feast and writes the words "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin," which are interpreted as a divine judgment against Belshazzar's kingdom.

The sky above the banquet hall is filled with swirling clouds and a bright, ominous light, adding to the sense of divine intervention and impending doom. The engraving is highly detailed, capturing the grandeur of the setting and the emotional intensity of the moment. The artist's use of light and shadow enhances the dramatic effect, creating a powerful and memorable scene.

Text analysis

Amazon

BELSHAZZAR'S
BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST
FEAST