Human Generated Data

Title

View down a Canal in a City, Vista Closed by Building with Pediment

Date

1562

People

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

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

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

Publisher: At the Sign of the Four Winds,

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Kate, Maurice, R., and Melvin R. Seiden Purchase Fund and Richard Norton Memorial Fund, M22236

Human Generated Data

Title

View down a Canal in a City, Vista Closed by Building with Pediment

People

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

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

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

Publisher: At the Sign of the Four Winds,

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, M22236

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Art 99.5
Human 99.5
Drawing 99.5
Sketch 98.3
Building 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-09

people 99.1
print 97.7
architecture 96.9
art 96.2
no person 94.9
administration 94.2
group 93.4
government 93.2
building 91.5
old 91.4
vintage 91
home 90.3
engraving 87.5
street 85.5
lithograph 85.3
antique 81.9
etching 80.6
military 80.5
many 80.2
ancient 80.1

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

palace 100
residence 94.9
building 80.3
house 72.3
architecture 64
dwelling 46.6
city 42.5
landmark 37.1
church 37.1
old 33.5
structure 32.2
cathedral 31.8
temple 30.4
religion 29.6
historic 29.4
travel 28.9
history 26
tourism 25.6
sky 24.9
dome 23.6
famous 23.3
housing 22.9
tourist 22.7
facade 21.9
tower 21.5
st 21.4
ancient 20.8
monument 19.7
night 16.9
town 16.7
square 16.3
stone 16.1
religious 16
university 15.2
historical 15.1
place 14.9
capital 14.3
window 13.9
street 13.8
culture 13.7
statue 13.5
sculpture 13.4
holy 12.5
gold 12.4
buildings 12.3
saint 11.6
urban 11.4
castle 11.2
art 11.2
roof 10.9
basilica 10.8
traditional 10.8
faith 10.5
wall 10.4
museum 9.7
god 9.6
england 9.6
golden 9.5
light 9.4
column 9.3
exterior 9.2
vintage 9.1
national 9.1
style 8.9
medieval 8.7
center 8.6
cityscape 8.5
monastery 8.4
river 8
cupola 7.9
day 7.9
orthodox 7.8
scene 7.8
gate 7.8
worship 7.7
royal 7.7
attraction 7.7
united 7.6
bridge 7.6
brick 7.5

Google
created on 2018-02-09

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-09

building 99.7
old 96.6
outdoor 94.6
white 90.5
black 83.8
vintage 61
stone 29.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Building
Window

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 91.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 85.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 78.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 77.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 51.1%

AWS Rekognition

Painting 68.4%

Clarifai

Building 75.9%

Clarifai

Building 59.1%

Clarifai

Building 48.3%

Clarifai

Building 45.5%

Clarifai

Building 42.3%

Clarifai

Building 42.1%

Clarifai

Window 64.1%

Clarifai

Window 57%

Clarifai

Window 56.3%

Clarifai

Window 49.9%

Clarifai

Window 48.1%

Clarifai

Window 46.5%

Clarifai

Window 43.4%

Clarifai

Window 42.7%

Clarifai

Window 42.5%

Clarifai

Window 41%

Clarifai

Window 39.2%

Clarifai

Window 38.7%

Clarifai

Window 37.9%

Clarifai

Window 37.5%

Clarifai

Window 37.3%

Clarifai

Window 36.6%

Clarifai

Window 35.8%

Clarifai

Window 35.3%

Clarifai

Window 34.9%

Clarifai

Window 34.6%

Clarifai

Window 33.7%

Clarifai

Window 33.7%

Clarifai

Window 33.7%

Clarifai

Window 33.6%

Clarifai

Window 33.5%

Clarifai

Window 33.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-09

streetview architecture 97.1%
paintings art 2.4%
nature landscape 0.3%
beaches seaside 0.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a drawing of a city street scene with a bridge

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a drawing of a street scene with buildings and people

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is an intricate black and white etching depicting a detailed street view of a European city, likely from the Renaissance or Baroque period. The scene features three grand, architecturally detailed buildings with elaborate facades. The building in the center has a large second-floor window and a gabled roof.

On the right, there is a prominent building with columns, labeled "VREESE INV." A bridge connects the foreground to the distant street, under which a waterway flows. People are seen walking across the bridge and in the vicinity, with several figures engaged in various activities. Birds are flying in the sky above the buildings. The perspective of the etching draws the eye down the long street that recedes into the distance, giving a sense of depth and scale to the scene. The overall ambiance suggests a serene and structured urban environment of a historic European city.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is an etching or engraving of a European street scene, likely from the 17th or 18th century, judging by the architectural style of the buildings. The image is rendered with fine lines and cross-hatching techniques common to etching or engraving prints of that period.

The scene depicts a straight urban street flanked by multi-storied buildings with various facades, including large windows, pilasters, and decorative gables. Some buildings sport what appear to be Baroque architectural elements, such as ornate windows and door frames.

In the foreground, there is a stone bridge crossing a body of water or canal, with figures of people engaged in various activities—some are walking, while one appears to be drawing water. On the right, there is a building with large columns and a sign that says "VRIESE INVEN," which might be the signature of the artist or an indication of the building's purpose or the name of the street.

Above, the sky is filled with gathering clouds and a flock of birds in flight, suggesting movement and life in the otherwise still architectural study. The attention to detail in the varied facades and the everyday life activities suggests that the artist aimed to capture both the grandeur of the urban environment and the human scale within it.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a historical black and white engraving or print showing an urban street scene, likely from the 17th or 18th century. The scene depicts elaborate architecture with ornate buildings featuring arched windows, columns, and decorative rooflines in what appears to be a Dutch or Northern European style. In the center of the image is a stone bridge crossing what seems to be a canal, with several small figures shown crossing it. The perspective draws the eye down a long street that appears to end with an archway in the distance. The buildings have distinctive stepped gable roofs and architectural details typical of Dutch urban architecture. There are a few birds flying in the sky, and some people can be seen walking along the street and bridge. The overall composition shows skilled architectural rendering and perspective drawing typical of period architectural prints.

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

This is a historical black and white engraving or print depicting a city street scene, likely from the 17th or 18th century. The image shows elaborate architecture with ornate buildings featuring arched windows, columns, and decorative gables. There's a prominent bridge in the foreground crossing what appears to be a canal, and the street extends into the distance with a visible archway at the vanishing point.

The architectural style appears to be Dutch or Northern European, with typical stepped gable roofs and classical elements. Small figures can be seen on the bridge and in the street, giving scale to the buildings. The detail in the engraving is quite fine, showing the texture of the cobblestones on the bridge and street, as well as the intricate architectural details of the buildings.

On the right side of the image, there appears to be text on one of the buildings that reads "VRIESE...NVEN" (partially visible). The composition uses strong perspective lines that draw the viewer's eye down the street toward the distant arch. Birds can be seen flying in the sky, adding to the scene's atmosphere.

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

This image appears to be an engraved print depicting a historic European city street scene. The image shows a row of ornate, multi-story buildings with intricate architectural details, including columns, arches, and decorative rooftops. There are people walking along the street, as well as carriages or other forms of transportation. The overall style and appearance suggest this is an artistic rendering of a European urban landscape, likely from a past era.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage illustration of a city street, featuring a canal with a bridge and several buildings. The scene is rendered in black and white, with the buildings and bridge being the primary focus.

Key Features:

  • Buildings: The buildings are multi-story structures with ornate facades, featuring windows, balconies, and decorative elements such as arches and columns.
  • Bridge: The bridge is a small, arched structure that spans the canal, connecting the two sides of the street.
  • Canal: The canal is a narrow waterway that runs through the center of the street, with a few boats or barges visible in the distance.
  • Street: The street is paved with cobblestones and features a few pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages.
  • Sky: The sky above the city is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a charming and historic view of a European city, likely from the 17th or 18th century. The level of detail and craftsmanship in the illustration suggests that it may have been created by a skilled artist or engraver. The image provides a glimpse into the past, offering insight into the architecture, transportation, and daily life of a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-25

The image is a black and white engraving of a city street scene, likely from the 17th century. The scene depicts a wide street with buildings on both sides, featuring a canal running down the center. A bridge spans the canal, and people are shown walking along the street and crossing the bridge. The buildings are ornate, with steeply pitched roofs and ornate facades. The engraving is detailed, with intricate lines and shading used to create depth and texture.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of elegance and refinement, suggesting that the scene is set in a wealthy or aristocratic neighborhood. The use of a canal and a bridge adds to the sense of grandeur and sophistication, implying that the area is important or strategic. The image may have been created as a decorative piece or as part of a larger work, such as a book or map.

It is difficult to determine the specific location of the scene without more context or information. However, based on the architecture and the style of the engraving, it is likely that the image was created in Europe during the 17th century. The use of a canal and a bridge suggests that the scene may be set in a city such as Amsterdam or Venice, which were both known for their canals and ornate architecture during this time period.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a street scene. The street is bordered by buildings on both sides. The buildings are constructed in a classical style, with columns and intricate facades. There are people walking on the street, and some are standing near the buildings. A bridge crosses the street in the foreground, and a few people are walking on it. There is a dog on the right side of the street.

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

This is an old black-and-white drawing of a city street. The street is lined with buildings on both sides. The buildings have different architectural styles, with some having arched windows and others having rectangular windows. In the foreground, there is a bridge with people walking on it. The drawing also includes a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "Vriese Inven."

Google Gemini

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

The image is a detailed, old-fashioned black and white illustration, possibly an engraving or etching, depicting a city scene with a canal running through it. The architectural style is reminiscent of Renaissance or Baroque Europe.

The focal point of the image is the canal, which stretches into the distance and is flanked by elaborate buildings. These structures vary in design but share common characteristics such as multiple stories, ornate window patterns, and decorative roofs. The perspective creates a sense of depth, drawing the eye towards the distant buildings.

In the foreground, a stone bridge crosses the canal. Small figures are scattered across the bridge and along the canal banks, adding a sense of human scale to the scene. One prominent building on the right has the inscription "VRIESE INVEN," suggesting it could be a landmark or artist's identification.

The sky above is lightly rendered with hatch marks indicating clouds or atmospheric perspective. The overall impression is one of a bustling, historical city, rendered with great attention to detail and a strong sense of perspective.

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

This is an etching of a European city scene, likely from the early modern period. Here's a breakdown of what I see:

  • Overall Composition: The artwork depicts a city street scene with a canal running through it. The perspective is well-executed, drawing the viewer's eye down the canal to the distant bridges and buildings.

  • Buildings: The scene features a variety of architectural styles, but they all appear to be in the European style. Tall, ornate buildings with multiple stories line the canal. The structures on the right appear to be older and more ornate.

  • Canal and Bridges: A canal runs through the middle of the image, reflecting the buildings. A small stone bridge is in the foreground, with people walking or sitting on it. There is also a bridge further away.

  • People: Several human figures are scattered throughout the scene. Some are on the bridge in the foreground, while others are walking along the streets.

  • Technique: The etching is characterized by detailed lines, shading, and cross-hatching, which creates depth and texture. The artist has a good understanding of light and shadow.

  • Historical Context: Based on the architectural styles and the etching technique, this artwork likely originates from the 17th or 18th century. The label "Vriese Inven" suggests that the artist might be the maker of this etching.

In summary, it is a detailed and well-composed urban scene, showcasing the architectural features and daily life of a European city during the early modern period.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white etching depicting an urban scene with several prominent buildings and a few people engaged in various activities. Here is a detailed description:

  1. Buildings:

    • Left Side: There is a large, ornate building with a tower-like structure, possibly a church or a significant public building. It features intricate architectural details, including arches, columns, and decorative elements.
    • Center: A row of multi-story buildings with a mix of residential and commercial appearances. The buildings have large windows and detailed facades, suggesting a well-established and possibly affluent area.
    • Right Side: A prominent building with the words "SYNDE JUVEN" inscribed on its facade. This building has a classical architectural style with columns and a symmetrical design.
  2. Street and Activities:

    • The street is paved and appears to be well-maintained.
    • Several people are depicted in the scene, engaged in various activities:
      • A person is walking with a stick or cane.
      • A group of children appears to be playing or running.
      • Another individual is walking along the street.
      • A person on horseback is riding through the street.
    • There is a small bridge or elevated walkway in the foreground, leading to the entrance of one of the buildings.
  3. Background:

    • The background shows more buildings and possibly a gate or archway, indicating that this scene is part of a larger urban area.
    • The sky is depicted with clouds, adding depth to the scene.

The etching captures a moment in time in a historical urban setting, showcasing the architecture and daily life of the period.

Qwen

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

This image is a black-and-white etching or engraving depicting a European street scene, likely from the 17th or 18th century. The architectural style of the buildings suggests a period of Baroque or early Neoclassical influences. The scene shows a row of symmetrical, multi-story buildings with detailed facades, featuring decorative elements such as columns, pilasters, and ornate ornamentation on the roofs. The central building appears to have a more elaborate design, possibly a church or a notable building, with a dome and spires.

The street in the foreground is paved, and there are a few figures visible, including people walking and a figure with a dog. The perspective of the image suggests it was drawn from a vantage point looking down the street, with a slight upward tilt to emphasize the height of the buildings. In the background, there are more buildings and a glimpse of a bridge spanning over a body of water, which might be a canal or river. The sky is rendered with light clouds, and a few birds are flying in the distance.

The overall composition is detailed and precise, characteristic of the style of European engravings from the period. The etching technique is evident in the fine lines and shades used to create depth and texture.

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

This is a black-and-white etching depicting a bustling street scene from a historical European city. The drawing is highly detailed, showcasing the architecture of the buildings, which have a classic, ornate style with decorative facades, gabled roofs, and large windows. The buildings are tightly packed along the street, creating a narrow passage.

In the foreground, there are several figures going about their daily activities. Some are walking, while others appear to be engaged in conversation or commerce. A small bridge spans a canal in the middle of the street, with a figure appearing to be crossing it. The street is lined with cobblestones, adding to the historical feel of the scene.

The sky is lightly sketched with a few clouds, and there are birds flying above, adding a sense of liveliness to the scene. The overall composition is balanced, with the buildings and figures creating a sense of depth and perspective. The artist has skillfully used light and shadow to give the scene a three-dimensional quality. The text "VRIESE INVEN" is visible on one of the buildings on the right side of the image, possibly indicating the name of the artist or the subject of the etching.

Text analysis

Amazon

INVEN
VREESE INVEN
VREESE

Google

RIESE INVEN
RIESE
INVEN