Human Generated Data

Title

The Old Woman 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, M786

Human Generated Data

Title

The Old Woman 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, M786

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-03

Art 96
Painting 89.4
Person 85.8
Human 85.8
Person 73.5
Drawing 73.1
Archaeology 66.2
Sketch 58.7

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-03

painting 98.8
museum 97.9
art 97.6
retro 95.6
people 95.6
no person 95.4
architecture 93.8
sculpture 91.8
interior design 91.1
indoors 90.9
one 90.8
antique 90.6
old 89.5
travel 89
portrait 88
exhibition 86.9
picture frame 86.7
wall 86.2
wood 86
Gothic 86

Imagga
created on 2021-04-03

stucco 62.1
frame 39.9
old 34.9
vintage 33.1
antique 31.3
art 29.8
wall 27
ancient 26.8
texture 24.3
decoration 23.2
design 23.1
window 22.6
architecture 20.7
gold 20.6
door 20
retro 19.7
grunge 19.6
wood 19.2
decorative 18.4
ornate 18.3
empty 18
blank 18
style 17.1
interior 16.8
building 16.7
pattern 16.4
wooden 15.8
border 15.4
home 15.3
religion 15.2
decor 15
museum 14.6
aged 14.5
carving 13.9
ornament 13.8
painting 13.6
framework 13
culture 12.8
carved 12.7
house 12.5
temple 12.3
ornamental 12.3
golden 12
historic 11.9
brown 11.8
paper 11.8
entrance 11.6
screen 11
rustic 10.6
covering 10.5
detail 10.5
structural member 10.4
religious 10.3
travel 9.9
history 9.8
gallery 9.8
framed 9.8
deco 9.8
church 9.2
furniture 9.1
structure 9.1
gilded 8.9
paintings 8.8
sculpture 8.8
textured 8.8
jamb 8.8
windows 8.6
room 8.6
decorated 8.6
rusty 8.6
space 8.5
support 8.4
classic 8.4
binding 8.3
backdrop 8.2
square 8.2
dirty 8.1
object 8.1
corner 8
exhibition 7.8
frames 7.8
rectangle 7.8
panel 7.7
palace 7.7
architectural 7.7
decorate 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
shelf 7.5
glass 7

Google
created on 2021-04-03

Book 86.1
Wood 85.5
Art 82.2
Font 78.3
Rectangle 75.8
Painting 74.9
Publication 74.1
Illustration 72.2
Drawing 69.7
Visual arts 69.6
Paper 66.7
Pattern 66.1
Room 65.4
Paper product 63.4
History 61.2
Ink 61.1
Ancient history 57.8
Printmaking 57.3
Artwork 56.6
Collection 56.4

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-03

drawing 99.8
art 99
wall 99
sketch 98.9
scene 98.1
gallery 97.8
indoor 97.7
room 97
illustration 90.5
text 88.9
picture frame 78.8
museum 78.3
cartoon 77.6
person 69.5
book 66.9
painting 27

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-32
Gender Male, 94.7%
Calm 79.4%
Angry 15%
Disgusted 3%
Sad 1.2%
Happy 0.9%
Surprised 0.2%
Confused 0.1%
Fear 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 85.8%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-03

a painting on the wall 80.5%
a painting on a wall 79.8%
a painting hanging on a wall 79.7%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-18

This image shows an open book displaying a page with an engraving. The illustration seems to depict a scene with a skeleton holding a scythe, facing what appears to be a king or a figure of nobility who is extending his arm towards the skeleton. To the right, there's a figure that might be a queen or a high-ranking woman holding what appears to be a shield. The scene has a classical or allegorical feel to it, perhaps symbolizing the universality of death or the notion that death comes to all regardless of status. Below the main illustration, there is a smaller scene that features a skeleton, a fallen crown, and other symbols like an arrow and a bone, suggesting themes of mortality and the transient nature of life and power. There is a text below the main image, "Melior est Mort quam Vita Ecclês 30." which seems to be a reference to a biblical verse, possibly from Ecclesiastes, suggesting that the subject of the image is related to scriptural themes on life and death. The artist or engraver's name appears to be signed in the lower left of the illustration with the year marked as "1651." On the page itself, there's a number "57" in the top right corner, indicating this is page 57 of the book, and the book seems to be of some historical or antiquarian interest, given the style of the engraving and the age suggested by the page edge toning and the design of the binding glimpsed at the edge of the page.

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

The image shows an old, black-and-white engraving from what appears to be a book. The central part of the engraving depicts two figures; one is a skeleton, and the other seems to be a woman. The woman is adorned with a crown and is positioned in such a way that suggests movement or interaction with the skeleton. Surrounding the inner depiction are ornate columns, displaying classical-style decorative elements. The left and right sides of the main picture frame have sculpted figures, which are difficult to identify clearly but appear to be historical or mythological figures. The bottom part of the frame also shows another skeleton lying down. At the bottom of the central image, there is a Latin inscription: "Melior est Mors quam Vita," which translates to "Better is death than life." Another reference appears to be a biblical citation from Ecclesiastes, specifically "Eccl. 30." Additionally, page numbers are visible at the top right of the page, reinforcing that this engraving is part of a bound book. The image encapsulates a theme of mortality and the human condition, common in artworks reflecting on death and the passage of time.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an engraved illustration from a book. It depicts a framed scene with several figures, including a skeleton and a woman, against a backdrop of architectural elements like columns and drapery. The image seems to have a somber, allegorical or symbolic quality to it, though I cannot discern the specific meaning or message it conveys without additional context.

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

The image shows an old engraving or illustration from a book, possibly from the 16th or 17th century based on the style. The illustration depicts a scene with people dressed in robes or dresses typical of that era. One figure appears to be presenting or gesturing towards another figure who is kneeling. There are architectural details like columns and drapery in the background. Below the illustration is a caption in Latin that reads "Melior est Mors quam Vita" which translates to "Death is better than Life". The engraving is printed on the yellowed pages of an open antique book.

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

This is a historic engraving or illustration from what appears to be an old book. The central image shows a medieval or renaissance-era scene featuring three figures: a person in long robes, a skeleton figure in a dancing pose, and another robed figure. The scene is framed by an ornate architectural border with columns and decorative elements. At the bottom of the frame lies a skeleton figure, and there is Latin text that reads "Melior est Mors quam Vita" which translates to "Death is better than Life." This appears to be a memento mori - a artistic reminder of mortality - which was a common theme in medieval and renaissance art. The image is printed on aged paper and appears to be part of a bound volume, with page numbers visible at the top.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image presents a vintage book with an open page, showcasing a detailed illustration of a skeleton and a woman. The book's cover is adorned with gold filigree, while the illustration features a skeleton and a woman in a long dress, accompanied by a caption that reads "Melior est morte quam vita" in Latin. * **Book Cover:** * The book's cover is made of gold filigree, adding an air of luxury and sophistication to the overall appearance. * **Illustration:** * The illustration depicts a skeleton and a woman in a long dress, set against a backdrop of intricate details and symbolism. * The caption "Melior est morte quam vita" translates to "Death is better than life," suggesting a theme of mortality and the fleeting nature of human existence. * **Page:** * The page itself is yellowed with age, indicating that the book is an antique or vintage publication. * The illustration is surrounded by ornate borders and decorative elements, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the image. In summary, the image presents a beautifully illustrated book with a striking cover and a thought-provoking illustration that explores the theme of mortality. The use of gold filigree and ornate details adds to the overall sense of luxury and sophistication, making the image a visually appealing and thought-provoking work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image depicts an open book with a page featuring a black-and-white illustration of a skeleton and a woman. The illustration is framed by a border, which includes various figures and objects, such as a curtain, a plant, and a statue. The text at the bottom of the illustration reads "Melior est Mors quam Vita" in Latin, which translates to "Death is better than life." The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be related to mortality or the afterlife. In the background, there appears to be another book or frame behind the open book, but it is not clearly visible. The image has a gray background, which helps to focus attention on the illustration and the text. Overall, the image presents a thought-provoking and introspective scene that invites the viewer to reflect on the nature of life and death.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows an open book with a black-and-white illustration on the left page. The illustration depicts a scene with a woman holding a sword and a skeleton figure. The woman is dressed in a long dress and a hat, while the skeleton figure is holding a scythe and a flag. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border with a Latin phrase. The book is placed on a marble surface.

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

An open book with a black-and-white drawing of people in a frame is placed on a gray surface. The drawing depicts a woman in a long dress with a child and a man holding a stick. On the left side, there is a man holding a scythe. On the right side, there is a woman holding a ring. The book has a gold frame on the right side. The pages of the book are white.

Text analysis

Amazon

Jelior
More
quain
Jelior rt More
it
30.
quain it Lecla 30.
rt
Lecla

Google

Melior ost More quain Vita. Eeln 39.
Melior
ost
More
quain
Vita.
Eeln
39.