Human Generated Data

Title

The Old Man and Death

Date

1651

People

Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar, Bohemian 1607 - 1677

Artist after: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Artist after: Abraham van Diepenbeeck, Flemish 1596 - 1675

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. A. White, M785

Human Generated Data

Title

The Old Man and Death

People

Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar, Bohemian 1607 - 1677

Artist after: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Artist after: Abraham van Diepenbeeck, Flemish 1596 - 1675

Date

1651

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. A. White, M785

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-03

Art 97.9
Painting 96.4
Drawing 74.2
Sketch 59

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-03

painting 98.2
art 97.7
people 96.5
museum 96
no person 94.7
retro 94.3
sculpture 92.1
architecture 90.9
antique 89.9
book bindings 89.9
one 89.7
old 88.9
indoors 88.3
portrait 88.2
travel 87.6
literature 85.6
interior design 84.8
vintage 84.3
wood 84.2
man 84.2

Imagga
created on 2021-04-03

stucco 77.9
binding 42.7
old 40.4
vintage 37.2
frame 33.8
antique 30.5
art 30.4
ancient 28.5
texture 27.1
wall 23.3
decoration 23.2
design 22
grunge 21.3
gold 19.7
retro 19.7
architecture 18.4
pattern 17.1
paper 16.5
empty 16.3
aged 16.3
blank 16.3
decor 15.9
decorative 15.9
building 15.9
style 15.6
ornate 14.6
border 14.5
religion 14.4
wood 14.2
carving 13.9
golden 13.8
home 13.6
window 13.3
interior 13.3
door 12.9
culture 12.8
carved 12.7
history 12.5
temple 12.3
structure 12.1
ornament 12.1
detail 12.1
historic 11.9
brown 11.8
sculpture 11.6
museum 10.7
wooden 9.7
covering 9.7
rustic 9.6
rusty 9.5
old fashioned 9.5
ornamental 9.5
religious 9.4
house 9.2
travel 9.2
dirty 9
painting 9
deco 8.8
obsolete 8.6
classic 8.4
backdrop 8.2
drawing 8.2
object 8.1
metal 8
material 8
framework 8
gallery 7.9
framed 7.8
paintings 7.8
entrance 7.7
book 7.7
elegant 7.7
architectural 7.7
floral 7.7
damaged 7.6
decorate 7.6
elegance 7.6
church 7.4
letter 7.3

Google
created on 2021-04-03

Book 90.9
Wood 84.7
Art 83.8
Font 79.7
Painting 79.2
Rectangle 77.7
Publication 74.3
Illustration 71.7
Drawing 71.4
Visual arts 68.8
Room 65.3
Paper 64.8
Tree 63.2
History 62.7
Printmaking 62
Paper product 60.1
Pattern 60.1
Antique 59.9
Artwork 58.4
Ancient history 58.1

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-03

drawing 99.6
sketch 98.8
art 98.1
text 97.5
indoor 93.8
gallery 92.4
scene 89.6
illustration 88
room 85.3
cartoon 83.1
museum 82.4
picture frame 72.2
book 67.8
engraving 51.8
painting 30.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-33
Gender Male, 97.2%
Calm 99%
Sad 0.6%
Angry 0.3%
Disgusted 0%
Happy 0%
Surprised 0%
Fear 0%
Confused 0%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-03

a painting on the wall 78%
a painting on a wall 77.4%
a painting hanging on a wall 77.3%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-18

This is a photograph of an open book displaying a page with an intricate illustration. The book appears to be quite old, judging by the yellowing of the page and the antiquated style of the image. The illustration consists of a framed engraving or print, showing a scene with human figures in a classical setting. In the center, there's a person who seems to be holding a staff and looking down. To the left, there is another figure, and to the right, standing by a column, there is a sculpture of a person. Below the central image, there is text, possibly in Latin, suggesting that the book might be from a historical or scholarly work.

The framing of the illustration is elaborate, with decorative elements and a draped curtain at the top. Around the scene, the page is blank, and you can see that this is a right-hand page with the book spine visible on the left, showing that it's quite thick. The book's edges have some gold decoration, indicating that it could be a valuable piece.

On the bottom left corner of the image, there are two names, likely the names of the artist and the engraver who produced the illustration. However, due to the angle and resolution of the photograph, I cannot decipher the text clearly.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-18

The image depicts a page from an old book with an intricate black and white engraving. The focal point of the engraving shows a human skeleton leading a robed figure, symbolizing a person, likely toward death, as part of a "Dance of Death" motif. The skeleton, while animated, retains its skeletal structure and uses a stick to guide the human figure, whose posture and attire suggest a sense of submission or resignation.

The scene is framed in a decorative stonework-like border featuring full-length statues on either side, adding to the solemn and classical aesthetic. Above the main image, a draped cloth suggests a sense of finality, reminiscent of a stage curtain. At the bottom of the frame, another skeleton is sprawled out, reinforcing the theme of mortality.

Below the central image, there is a latin inscription that offers further context to the depicted scene, hinting at the moral or narrative message of the engraving. The overall composition, style, and theme strongly indicate that this page belongs to a historical publication, likely from the Renaissance or Baroque period, where such allegorical prints were popular.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-18

The image appears to be an engraved illustration from an old book. It depicts a skeletal figure, likely representing death or mortality, standing in front of a draped frame or curtain. On either side of the skeletal figure are two human figures, possibly male and female, in ceremonial or formal attire. The illustration has an ornate, decorative style characteristic of historical engravings.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-18

The image shows an old engraving or illustration in a book. It depicts a group of three people engaged in conversation, with an architectural backdrop and scenery behind them. The illustration has a caption or title below it in a language that appears to be German or Dutch, based on the text. The book pages have an aged, antique appearance, suggesting this is an illustration from an older work, likely from the 18th or 19th century judging by the artistic style and book condition.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-18

This appears to be a historical engraving or illustration from an old book. The central image shows a scene framed by ornate architectural elements, with figures depicted in what seems to be medieval or Renaissance-era clothing. One of the figures is portrayed as a skeleton, likely representing Death or mortality, while another figure is shown in period dress. At the bottom of the frame lies another skeleton figure. The image has a Latin inscription beneath it, and the overall composition suggests this may be from a memento mori or vanitas-themed work, which were common in medieval and Renaissance art to remind viewers of mortality. The page appears aged, with yellowed paper, and seems to be part of a bound volume with decorative binding visible at the edge.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts an open book with a page featuring an illustration of a man and a skeleton, surrounded by other figures. The book is bound in a gold and brown leather cover, with the pages being off-white.

  • The book is open to a page with an illustration of a man and a skeleton.
    • The man is wearing a long coat and hat, and is holding a staff.
    • The skeleton is standing next to the man, with its arms crossed.
    • There are other figures in the background, including a woman and a man.
  • The book is bound in a gold and brown leather cover.
    • The cover has a decorative pattern on it.
    • The book is standing upright, with the pages facing forward.
  • The pages of the book are off-white.
    • The pages are thick and textured.
    • The text on the pages is not legible.

The image appears to be a photograph of an old book, possibly from the 16th or 17th century. The illustration on the page suggests that the book may be a religious or philosophical text, possibly dealing with themes of mortality and the afterlife.

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

The image depicts a book with an open page, showcasing a detailed illustration of a skeleton and a man. The illustration is rendered in black and white, featuring a skeleton on the left side, holding a bow and arrow, while a man stands on the right, dressed in attire reminiscent of the Renaissance era. The man's gaze is directed towards the skeleton, conveying a sense of contemplation or introspection.

In the foreground, a smaller skeleton lies on the ground, adding to the overall theme of mortality and the transience of life. The background of the illustration features a scenic landscape, complete with trees and a cloudy sky, which serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of human existence.

The book itself appears to be an antique, with yellowed pages and a worn cover that suggests it has been handled and cherished over time. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet reflection, inviting the viewer to ponder the mysteries of life and death.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-18

The image is of an old book with a black and white illustration on its pages. The book is opened to a page that has a skeleton figure holding a scythe and a man in a robe standing next to him. The skeleton figure is holding a scythe and a man in a robe is standing next to him. There are two women standing on the left side of the illustration. The illustration is framed with a decorative border.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-18

The image shows a book with a golden border on the right side. The book is opened, and the pages are turned. The book's cover is white, and the pages are white with black text. The book has a drawing of a skeleton holding a scythe and a man wearing a hat and holding a stick. There are two women standing on either side of the drawing. The book is placed on a gray surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-11

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a photograph of a page from a book. The book is open, revealing a detailed black and white print. The print is framed within an elaborate architectural setting.

The central focus of the print is a morbid scene. It depicts Death as a skeletal figure leading an elderly man with a cane, as they walk towards a grassy landscape. At the bottom of the frame, there is a depiction of a skeleton lying in a grave, a grim reminder of mortality. On either side of the main scene, the print features statuesque figures, presumably symbolic of virtues or allegorical concepts. The print is surrounded by a decorative border, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Above the print, you can see the numbers 28 and 29, possibly referencing the page number. The book's binding is visible on the right side of the image, featuring a gold design. The background is a simple gray. The book's pages have a slightly yellowed hue, suggesting age.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-11

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows an open book, with the right-hand page displaying a detailed, dark, and ornate engraving. The engraving depicts a scene with an elderly man walking with a cane, accompanied by a skeleton figure that appears to be leading him. Below this scene, there's another skeleton lying on what seems to be a tomb or the ground. The engraving is framed by decorative columns, with statues on either side. There's an inscription or text just above the lower skeleton.

The surrounding page of the book is off-white or aged, and several pages are visible behind it, with handwritten numbers "28," "29," and "30" on their edges. The book's cover has a patterned, gold-colored binding visible on the right edge. The background behind the book is a muted gray or neutral tone. The overall composition highlights the contrast between the stark imagery of the engraving and the aged, historical presentation of the book itself.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

29 30 Spuntas meus albenisabitur ches mei breuiubun he &olaun mhi Gpereft fepulchrsm, Ji
29
30
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meus
albenisabitur
ches
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