Human Generated Data

Title

Abraham and Melchizedek

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Matthäus Merian the Elder, German 1593 - 1650

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R855NA

Human Generated Data

Title

Abraham and Melchizedek

People

Artist: Matthäus Merian the Elder, German 1593 - 1650

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall, R855NA

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-08

Art 96.4
Painting 89.7
Human 88.1
Person 88.1
Person 86.5
Person 78.3
Person 76.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-08

print 99.9
illustration 99.8
people 99.5
art 99.4
man 97.9
engraving 97.2
painting 96.6
adult 93.9
visuals 93.2
group 93
sword 92.3
weapon 92.1
woodcut 91.9
cavalry 91.2
leader 90.4
lithograph 90.2
old 89.4
paper 89.4
soldier 89.2
vintage 89.1

Imagga
created on 2019-08-08

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 81.8
art 33.4
vintage 23.2
retro 21.3
design 20.9
old 17.4
silhouette 17.4
graphic 16.8
ancient 16.4
pattern 16.4
antique 16.3
black 16.2
decoration 16.2
decorative 15.9
frame 15.1
man 14.8
grunge 14.5
symbol 14.2
paper 13.3
style 12.6
ornament 12.1
texture 11.8
decor 11.5
horse 11.4
artistic 11.3
religion 10.8
history 10.7
creative 10.6
shape 10.4
traditional 10
animal 9.9
sign 9.8
detail 9.7
line 9.4
money 9.4
floral 9.4
clip art 9.3
flower 9.2
paint 9.1
painting 9
currency 9
draw 8.8
scroll 8.6
dollar 8.4
border 8.1
curve 7.9
elegant 7.7
us 7.7
curl 7.6
capital 7.6
one 7.5
classic 7.4
letter 7.3
artwork 7.3
fantasy 7.2
travel 7
tattoo 7
season 7

Google
created on 2019-08-08

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-08

text 100
book 100
drawing 96.5
sketch 94.9
person 91.2
clothing 79.5
cartoon 74.6
illustration 73.3
engraving 67.2
horse 59.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-40
Gender Male, 54.9%
Calm 47.9%
Confused 45%
Angry 50.8%
Fear 45.6%
Surprised 45%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%
Sad 45.5%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Person
Painting 89.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-08

an old photo of a book 56.4%
a close up of a book 56.3%
close up of a book 51.1%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-09

The image depicts a historical or biblical scene featuring a significant meeting or exchange. The setting includes various figures dressed in robes and armor, indicating the importance of the event. At the center, a group of individuals, likely leaders or nobility, presents gifts or offerings to another central figure. The background shows a hilly landscape with a crowd or an army arranged in the distance, suggesting that a battle might be taking place or has recently occurred. The intricate detailing of the garments and objects indicates a high level of craftsmanship in the artwork. The text at the bottom suggests it is an illustration from a historical or religious narrative, possibly written in Latin.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-09

The image depicts an intricately detailed engraving that portrays a group of what appears to be historical or mythical figures engaged in what might be an exchange or confrontation. On the left side of the image, there is a standing figure dressed in elaborate clothing with a prominent plume on his head, reaching out towards another central figure who is also richly attired and wearing a helmet. Surrounding these main characters are numerous other individuals, many of whom are soldiers or warriors donning armor and helmets, some carrying spears and shields. In the background, there is a depiction of a battle or a gathering with numerous individuals and structures, suggesting a scene from a historical or allegorical narrative. The foreground also includes intricate detailing on the clothes and armor, with a distinct sense of motion conveyed by the stance and gestures of the figures. There is Latin text printed at the bottom of the engraving, indicating that the image is likely linked to a specific story or event described in historical or mythological texts. The artwork is reminiscent of scenes from European history or classical antiquity and could be an illustration of a particular event or a generic rendition of leadership and valor in conflict.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-09

This is a historical engraving depicting a biblical scene. The artwork shows a procession of figures in medieval or ancient dress, including soldiers with spears and armor, and what appears to be a priest or religious figure in flowing robes. There is text in Latin at the bottom of the image. The scene appears to represent the meeting of Melchizedek (the priest-king of Salem) and Abraham, a well-known biblical narrative. In the background, there's a hilltop structure or castle, and what appears to be an army or group of soldiers. The style is characteristic of Renaissance or medieval religious art, with fine line work and detailed cross-hatching typical of engravings from that period. An ornate vessel or urn is visible in the lower left corner of the composition.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-09

The image appears to be an old engraving or woodcut illustration depicting a dramatic scene. In the foreground, a group of armed soldiers or knights are confronting a bishop or religious figure. The soldiers have their swords drawn and spears pointed at the clergyman, who stands defiantly with one hand raised. In the background, a medieval walled city or castle with towers can be seen. The text at the bottom is in Latin, which provides more context. It mentions "Rex Solvque Flamen" (likely referring to a King) and "Profuse vindas professe rite snis", suggesting this may portray some sort of confrontation or religious dispute between secular and church authorities during medieval times. The highly detailed linework and shading gives the illustration an aged, antique look typical of prints from past centuries. Overall, it captures a tense, pivotal moment in what seems to be a larger historical or legendary narrative.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-09

This is a historical engraved image depicting a scene from what appears to be a medieval or Renaissance era event or battle. The central figure appears to be a king or military leader, surrounded by a large group of armed soldiers and warriors in ornate costumes and armor. The scene has a dramatic and chaotic quality, with various figures engaged in combat or interacting with the central figure. The overall style and composition suggest this is an illustration from a historical or literary work of that period.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the story of Solomon and the two prostitutes. The scene is set in an ancient landscape with buildings in the background. In the foreground, a woman kneels on the ground, holding a baby. She is dressed in a long robe and has a crown on her head. A man stands next to her, holding a sword and shield. He is also dressed in armor and has a helmet on his head. Behind them, a group of soldiers are gathered, some of whom are armed with spears and shields. In the background, there are buildings and trees. The sky is cloudy. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tension and conflict. The woman's gesture of holding the baby suggests that she is trying to protect it from harm, while the man's stance with his sword and shield implies that he is ready to defend himself or the baby. The presence of the soldiers in the background adds to the sense of danger and uncertainty. The image is likely a representation of the biblical story of Solomon and the two prostitutes, in which a woman brings her baby to King Solomon, claiming that it is hers. However, another woman also brings a baby and claims that it is hers. To resolve the dispute, King Solomon suggests cutting the baby in half and giving half to each woman. The true mother is then revealed when she refuses to accept the proposal, showing that she would rather give up her child than see it harmed. Overall, the image effectively conveys the drama and tension of the biblical story, using visual elements such as composition, lighting, and color to create a sense of atmosphere and mood.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a scene from the Bible, specifically the story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The illustration depicts King Solomon, dressed in regal attire, standing on the left side of the image, while the Queen of Sheba, also dressed in royal robes, stands on the right side. Between them, a group of soldiers and attendants are gathered, some holding spears or other weapons. In the background, a cityscape can be seen, with buildings and towers visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of grandeur and importance, as if the meeting between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba is a significant event. At the bottom of the image, there is an inscription in Latin, which appears to be a quote or passage from the Bible. The text reads: "Rex Salomon Flamen Divina numinis idem / Profert Abramo munera fundat patri / Preda Deo placidat, victoria maxima / Lotho Profuit, vincla profundi iste fris." This translation is: "King Solomon, a priest of the divine spirit, / Offers gifts to Abraham, the founder of his father, / He pleases God with a great victory, / And frees Lot from the bonds of the deep." Overall, the image presents a vivid and detailed depiction of a biblical scene, with intricate illustrations and a sense of historical significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a historical scene. It depicts a group of people, possibly from a medieval era, engaged in a significant event. The central figure appears to be a king or a leader, wearing a crown and holding a scepter. He is surrounded by other individuals, some of whom are wearing armor and holding weapons like spears and shields. The scene seems to be taking place in an outdoor setting, with a castle or fortress visible in the background. The drawing is detailed and intricate, showcasing the skill of the artist.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image is an old drawing that depicts a scene from history. It shows a group of people in medieval clothing, possibly from the Middle Ages. The central figure is a man wearing a crown, holding a sword, and about to give a golden apple to another man. The man receiving the apple is also dressed in armor and is holding a shield. Behind them, there are more people, some of whom are holding spears. The drawing has a watermark with text in Latin.

Text analysis

Amazon

Profuute
Solyme
iste
fus
placat,
Deo
prorpit
Flamen.
L
Rer
otho
Abratno
Profert Abratno wumnera mafandInpabri Profuute vinchs prorpit iste fus
Rer Solyme Flamen. enDnunimmmnsidem ?rpeda Deo placat, victoria marmmal L otho
vinchs
Profert
marmmal
victoria
enDnunimmmnsidem
wumnera
mafandInpabri
?rpeda

Google

Rex Solne Flamen Dinanimumns idem (Prda Deoplacat,vicforia macimaLotho Profert Abramo uunera) Profuite vinchs profit ie fis fandhpabri
Rex
Solne
Flamen
Dinanimumns
idem
(Prda
Deoplacat,vicforia
macimaLotho
Profert
Abramo
uunera)
Profuite
vinchs
profit
ie
fis
fandhpabri