Human Generated Data

Title

The Merchant

Date

16th century

People

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

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Museum Purchase, M4453

Human Generated Data

Title

The Merchant

People

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

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Museum Purchase, M4453

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-07

Art 97.8
Drawing 65
Animal 62.4
Bird 62.4
Painting 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-07

illustration 99.5
art 98.4
print 97
chalk out 96.1
woodcut 96.1
retro 92.7
old 92
people 91.8
ancient 91.4
vintage 90.9
painting 90.6
engraving 88.9
visuals 88.6
antique 85.8
religion 85.5
man 84.6
design 83.4
watercraft 83
symbol 82.3
book bindings 81.6

Imagga
created on 2019-08-07

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 100
vintage 23.2
design 21.4
black 19.2
art 18.9
old 18.8
paper 16.5
plan 16.1
grunge 15.3
pattern 15.1
retro 14.8
frame 14.2
architecture 14.1
antique 13.6
map 13.2
texture 13.2
backdrop 13.2
shape 12.7
house 12.5
silhouette 12.4
graphic 12.4
detail 12.1
building 11.9
line 11.1
element 10.8
wallpaper 10.7
structure 10.4
city 10
lines 9.9
travel 9.9
style 9.7
ancient 9.5
painting 9
history 9
artistic 8.7
decoration 8.7
project 8.7
close 8.6
construction 8.6
classic 8.4
fantasy 8.1
symbol 8.1
man 8.1
blueprint 7.8
stamp 7.8
atlas 7.7
architect 7.7
geography 7.7
capital 7.6
power 7.6
decorative 7.5
gold 7.4
border 7.2
currency 7.2
world 7.1
creative 7.1
country 7
modern 7
leaf 7
curve 7

Google
created on 2019-08-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-07

nintendo 100
text 100
book 99.8
sketch 98.9
drawing 98.7
ship 85.7
illustration 80.8
art 70.6
cartoon 65.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Painting
Bird 62.4%
Painting 56.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-07

a close up of a book 35.2%
close up of a book 30.3%
a close up of a book cover 30.2%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-08

This is an old woodcut illustration titled "Der Kauffman," which translates from German to "The Merchant." The image depicts a dramatic scene with a skeletal figure, presumably representing Death, grabbing hold of the cloak of a frightened merchant. The merchant appears to be in a state of panic, with an expression of terror on his face, and is trying to pull away from the skeletal figure. In the background, several tall ships with sails and flags are docked, indicating a busy port or harbor setting. There are also a few figures that look distressed, adding to the chaos of the scene. Piled on the ground next to them are large sacks and barrels, suggesting the merchant's wares or goods. This image likely represents the idea that Death comes for everyone, regardless of their wealth or status, a common theme in medieval and renaissance art known as "Danse Macabre" or the Dance of Death.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-08

You've provided an image of what appears to be a historical woodcut or engraving. The scene depicted is allegorical, involving a skeletal figure, which typically represents death, overpowering a well-dressed man, likely a merchant given the title "Der Kaufmann" at the top, which is German for "The Merchant." At the center of the image, the merchant is being thrown to the ground by death, who pulls on his clothing, suggesting that no matter one's status or wealth, death is inescapable. The background shows tall sailing ships, which may symbolize the merchant's trade and wealth. The man’s expression is one of surprise and horror, his hands thrown up either in self-defense or in a final act of desperation. Coins and a bag possibly filled with goods or more money spill onto the ground, illustrating the futility of material possessions in the face of mortality. The image overall is a memento mori, a reminder of the inevitability of death, regardless of one's life and achievements. The style of the image, as well as the clothing of the figure, suggest it is from the late medieval or Renaissance period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-08

This is a historical woodcut illustration titled "Der Kauffman" (The Merchant) showing a dramatic scene at what appears to be a port or harbor, with ship masts visible in the background. The artwork depicts figures in Renaissance-era clothing in a moment of action or distress. The main figure is shown falling or tumbling over some large merchant bundles or cargo bales. The style is characteristic of medieval or Renaissance woodblock prints, with strong line work and cross-hatching to create shading and detail. The composition is dynamic, with diagonal lines and dramatic poses creating a sense of movement and urgency in the scene. In the background, you can see the rigging and masts of ships, suggesting this takes place at a busy trading port.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-08

The image depicts a detailed illustration from the 16th century titled "Der Kaufman" which translates to "The Merchant" in English. The scene shows a busy marketplace or port with many merchant ships docked at the harbor. In the foreground, there are stacks of barrels, crates, and bundles of goods ready to be loaded or unloaded from the ships. Numerous merchants and workers are bustling about conducting trade activities. Some are shown carrying heavy sacks and barrels, while others seem to be negotiating deals or inspecting the wares. The illustration captures the chaotic energy and movement of a thriving commercial hub during that historical period. The drawing has an intricate, woodcut engraving style typical of 16th century German illustrations. The composition effectively uses perspective to create a sense of depth, with the ships and harbor receding into the background. Overall, it provides an interesting glimpse into the mercantile world and trading practices of that era in Europe.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-08

The image appears to be a woodcut illustration from an old German publication. It depicts a scene of a merchant or businessman in the center, surrounded by various maritime elements like ships, masts, and navigational instruments. The illustration has a detailed, intricate style characteristic of early printing techniques. Without being able to identify any individuals, the overall scene seems to convey the busy world of trade and commerce during that historical period.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-08

The image is a black-and-white drawing with the title "Der Kauffmann" at the top. It depicts a chaotic scene involving a merchant, a skeleton, and a ship. The merchant is seated on a large, roped bundle, looking distressed as a skeleton pulls on his cloak. The merchant's expression is one of fear or surprise, and he seems to be trying to resist the skeleton's pull. Behind them, a ship with multiple masts and sails is visible, suggesting a maritime setting. The ship appears to be in motion, with ropes and sails billowing. The background is somewhat blurred, focusing attention on the dramatic interaction between the merchant and the skeleton.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-08

The image is a woodcut print titled "Der Kaufmann" (The Merchant). It depicts a scene of a merchant being attacked by Death, represented by a skeleton figure. The merchant is shown kneeling on the ground, holding a bag of money, while the skeleton figure reaches out to him with a scythe. The merchant appears to be in a state of shock or disbelief. In the background, there is a ship with a flag, possibly indicating the merchant's trade or journey. The image conveys the theme of the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of material wealth.

Text analysis

Amazon

Der
Der Kaufmdn.
Kaufmdn.

Google

Der Kaufman.
Der
Kaufman.