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Human Generated Data

Title

View of a Harbor-canal, on the Left a Crane and on the Right a Colonnaded Building (N.H.)

Date

1562

People

Artist: Lucas van Doetecum, Netherlandish active 1554 - 1579/89

Artist: Joannes van Doetecum, Netherlandish 1528/32 - 1605

Artist after: Hans Vredeman de Vries, Dutch 1525/1526 - 1609

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Kate, Maurice, R., and Melvin R. Seiden Purchase Fund and Richard Norton Memorial Fund, M22240

Human Generated Data

Title

View of a Harbor-canal, on the Left a Crane and on the Right a Colonnaded Building (N.H.)

People

Artist: Lucas van Doetecum, Netherlandish active 1554 - 1579/89

Artist: Joannes van Doetecum, Netherlandish 1528/32 - 1605

Artist after: Hans Vredeman de Vries, Dutch 1525/1526 - 1609

Date

1562

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Kate, Maurice, R., and Melvin R. Seiden Purchase Fund and Richard Norton Memorial Fund, M22240

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Drawing 99
Human 99
Art 99
Sketch 97.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

print 99.9
people 99.5
engraving 98.8
art 98.4
administration 97.4
lithograph 97.2
group 96.3
government 95.6
architecture 95.2
etching 95
illustration 93.6
vintage 93.1
building 93
no person 93
old 92.2
home 92.2
military 87.9
street 86.8
town 85.8
many 84.1

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

palace 57.8
building 56.6
architecture 53.8
residence 44.2
landmark 39.8
tower 39.5
house 36.7
bridge 34.1
tourism 33.1
travel 31.7
famous 31.7
structure 31.2
cathedral 31
city 30.8
history 27.8
old 27.2
church 25.9
monastery 25.9
river 23.2
castle 22.5
monument 22.4
town 22.3
historic 22
england 21.9
ancient 21.7
religion 21.5
sky 21.2
dwelling 21
stone 20.3
wall 18.4
temple 18.3
culture 18
historical 17.9
tourist 17.4
fortress 17.4
medieval 16.3
dome 14.4
attraction 14.4
capital 13.3
urban 13.1
kingdom 12.7
landscape 12.7
university 12.7
water 12
fortification 11.5
brick 11
dame 10.9
museum 10.5
traditional 10
square 10
retro 9.8
housing 9.6
snow 9.5
day 9.4
holiday 9.3
exterior 9.2
vintage 9.1
parliament 8.9
great 8.6
cityscape 8.5
buildings 8.5
statue 8.5
clouds 8.5
religious 8.4
place 8.4
street 8.3
trees 8
towers 7.8
government 7.8
construction 7.7
architectural 7.7
faith 7.7
facade 7.6
hill 7.5
outdoors 7.5

Google
created on 2018-02-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-09

building 99.2
old 89.5
black 70.7
stone 32.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Building
Window

AWS Rekognition

Person 83.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

streetview architecture 89.3%
paintings art 9.5%
nature landscape 1%
beaches seaside 0.1%
interior objects 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-09

a black and white photo of an old building 89.8%
an old photo of a building 89.7%
an old stone building 87.7%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a drawing of a boat in a city

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

a drawing of a building with a tower and a bridge

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

This is an engraving that depicts an architectural scene featuring a grand, classical-style building flanked by an arcade with large rounded arches on one side. The building appears to have several stories with columns and detailed architectural elements. In the foreground to the left, there is a cylindrical tower with a cone-shaped roof topped with a crane mechanism. Spire-like structures protrude from the tops of the buildings, adding to their imposing appearance. The scene is populated by small figures, adding a sense of scale, and there are two boats in the foreground, suggesting the presence of water nearby. The sky is filled with clouds, giving depth to the background. The engraving is drawn in a highly detailed and precise manner, typical of architectural renderings from the period.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is an image of an etching or engraving, depicting an architectural structure that looks like a grand building or palace with arcade-like archways at ground level. Two small boats are seen in the waterway that runs through these arches, suggesting that this might be a canal passing through a building, reminiscent of something that might be found in a city like Venice.

The building is ornate, with multiple levels of colonnades featuring rounded arches on the ground floor. Above this, we can see a succession of regularly spaced windows. The façade is punctuated by projecting elements like balconies or viewing platforms where figures are seen standing. To the left, a tower with a conical roof and a finial is attached to the building, while the central and right parts of the structure have high, sloping roofs with windows and spires, which contribute to the grandiose and somewhat gothic appearance of the architecture.

The sky is filled with clouds, and birds can be seen flying. On the far left, a figure is looking out from the top of the tower, possibly using some object, possibly a telescope or surveying equipment, while another figure stands behind him. The craftsmanship of the etching shows a high level of detail in the architecture and textures, from the individual bricks to the nuances in the water's surface. At the bottom left corner, an artist's signature "Vlcer fec" (or a similar text) is visible, indicating who made the etching.

Overall, the scene has a historical and possibly European air, suggesting that the image is either a real depiction of a known location or a fanciful, artistic rendering of an imagined place.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a historical architectural engraving or etching showing a grand architectural scene with arched colonnades and a round tower. The image appears to be from a Renaissance or Baroque period perspective view of a city square or courtyard. The scene includes impressive architectural elements like a series of arched walkways supported by columns, ornate building facades, and church spires in the background. In the foreground, there appears to be water with a small boat, suggesting this might be depicting Venice or another canal city. The artwork uses careful linear perspective and detailed cross-hatching techniques typical of period architectural illustrations. The composition shows both the grandeur of the architecture and the daily life of the city, with small figures visible on the buildings and walkways. The style and execution suggest this is likely from a 16th or 17th-century architectural treatise or city view collection.

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

This is a historical architectural engraving or print showing a cityscape with elaborate Renaissance or Baroque-style buildings. The scene depicts a water-filled courtyard or canal with arched colonnades on both sides. On the left side, there's a distinctive round tower with a conical roof. The buildings feature multiple architectural elements including arches, columns, and decorative spires. A small boat can be seen in the water in the foreground. The perspective shows impressive architectural depth, with buildings receding into the background where church spires can be seen rising above the roofline. The style of the engraving appears to be from the 17th or 18th century, with characteristic line work and hatching techniques used to create depth and shadow. There appears to be some text or a signature at the bottom of the image.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image appears to be an etching or engraving depicting an elaborate and ornate architectural structure. The building features grand archways, towers, and intricate decorative details. In the foreground, there are figures walking along a walkway or canal. The overall scene has a historical and fantastical quality, suggesting this may be a depiction of an important historical or imaginary location.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a cityscape, featuring a prominent building with arches and a tower. The scene is set against a cloudy sky, with a body of water in the foreground. A small boat is visible in the water, adding to the sense of activity in the scene.

Key Features:

  • Prominent Building: The central focus of the image is a large building with arches, which appears to be a significant structure in the city.
  • Tower: A tower is visible on the left side of the image, adding to the architectural interest of the scene.
  • Cloudy Sky: The sky above the city is cloudy, which adds a sense of depth and atmosphere to the image.
  • Body of Water: A body of water is visible in the foreground, which may be a river or a canal.
  • Small Boat: A small boat is visible in the water, which adds a sense of activity and movement to the scene.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a charming and historic view of a city, with its mix of architectural styles and natural elements. The cloudy sky and body of water add depth and atmosphere to the scene, while the small boat provides a sense of activity and movement.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a city street with a large building on the right and a tower on the left. The building has a row of arches along its front, and the tower has a pointed roof. In the foreground, there is a boat in the water, and a person is standing on the roof of the tower. The sky is cloudy, and the overall atmosphere suggests a historical or vintage scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image depicts an old drawing of a city canal with a boat sailing on it. The canal is lined with buildings on both sides, each with distinct architectural features. On the left side of the canal, there is a tower with a flag on top and a crane mechanism attached to it. On the right side, there is a building with a pointed tower and ornate arches. The sky above is cloudy, adding a sense of depth to the scene. The drawing is in black and white, giving it an antique feel.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a canal with a boat. On the left side, there is a tower with a crane and a statue on top. On the right side, there is a building with many windows and a roof with a tower. There are also two people in the boat. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be a detailed black and white etching or engraving of a European cityscape, possibly Venice or a similar city known for its canals and architectural styles. The scene is dominated by long, ornate buildings with arches and columns, flanking a waterway.

To the left, there's a tower-like structure with a rounded top, suggesting a medieval or Renaissance influence. It's topped with a weather vane shaped like a rooster. Figures can be seen standing atop the tower. A crane arm extends out from the tower.

On the right, there is a grand building with an arcade of columns on the second story. The building has multiple levels and is decorated with architectural details.

A waterway runs between the buildings, with boats and figures navigating the water. The water reflects the architecture of the buildings.

In the distance, there are more buildings with spires, indicating a larger cityscape beyond. The sky is filled with clouds, adding depth and dimension to the scene.

The overall style suggests that the image is from the 16th to 18th century, given the architectural styles and the nature of the engraving. The signature "Visscher exc." is visible at the bottom, indicating the artist or publisher, likely Claes Jansz. Visscher, a Dutch engraver.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is an antique etching or engraving, likely from a historical book or print. It depicts an architectural scene, possibly a city or a grand structure built along a waterway. The style is detailed and suggests a focus on intricate building design and perspective.

Composition:

  • Perspective: The image is created using a linear perspective that draws the viewer's eye into the scene.
  • Buildings: The main subject is the row of impressive buildings that form the focal point of the image. They are built along a water channel and are marked by a long series of rounded arches. The structures have detailed facades, including architectural elements such as columns, arches, and decorative details.
  • Waterway: A river or channel runs through the scene. The water seems relatively calm.
  • Figures: Small figures are present in the picture, adding a sense of scale.
  • Sky: The sky has a subtle, textured effect, likely achieved through careful engraving or etching techniques.

Details:

  • Architectural features: The buildings have a classical style with columns, archways, and ornamentation.
  • Lighting and Shading: The use of shading and cross-hatching gives the image depth and dimension.
  • Context: The style of the buildings indicates the scene is historical.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a historic architectural scene. The detailed etching technique adds to the picture's charm and visual interest.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an intricate architectural scene, likely an engraving or etching, featuring a large, multi-story building with a series of arches on the ground level. The building has a distinctly classical or Renaissance architectural style, with tall columns, arched windows, and detailed stonework.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Building Structure: The main building is prominent, with multiple levels and a series of arches on the ground floor. The upper levels feature tall, narrow windows and decorative elements.

  2. Towers and Spires: There are several towers and spires visible, adding to the grandeur of the scene. One notable tower on the left side has a conical roof and a flagpole.

  3. Waterway: A canal or river runs in front of the building, with small boats moored along the edge. This suggests that the building might be located in a city with waterways, possibly Venice or a similar European city.

  4. Figures: There are a few human figures in the scene, including a person standing near the water's edge on the right side, wearing a cloak and hat, and another figure on the left side near the tower.

  5. Background: The background shows more buildings and spires, indicating a densely built urban area. The sky is filled with clouds, adding depth to the scene.

  6. Signature: The artist's signature, "Visscher inv," is visible at the bottom left corner, indicating that the work might be by Claes Jansz. Visscher or a member of the Visscher family, known for their engravings and maps.

Overall, the image captures a detailed and historically rich architectural scene, likely from a European city during the Renaissance period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image is a black and white illustration depicting a scene that appears to be from a historical European city. The architecture features tall, ornate buildings with arches and spires, suggesting a mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles. In the foreground, there is a bridge with arched supports, and a canal flows underneath it. A small boat with a rower is visible on the canal. On the bridge, there are figures walking, including what appears to be a man in a hat and another person carrying a long object, possibly a pole or a staff. The sky above is filled with clouds, adding to the atmospheric quality of the scene. The illustration has a detailed and intricate style, typical of historical prints or etchings. The signature "Vitene" is visible at the bottom of the image, indicating the artist or the creator of this work.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image is a detailed black-and-white etching or engraving of an architectural scene, likely depicting a historical or fantasy setting. The scene includes a large, ornate building with multiple arches and a decorative facade, situated next to a tower with a conical roof and a flag or banner flying at the top. The tower is connected to a bridge-like structure that spans over a body of water.

In the foreground, there is a small boat with a person rowing it. The water reflects the structures above, adding depth to the scene. The background features additional buildings with spires and domes, suggesting a cityscape. The sky is cloudy, and the overall atmosphere is somewhat moody and atmospheric. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom left corner of the image. The paper appears aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating that this is likely a print from an older book or portfolio.

Text analysis

Amazon

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