Human Generated Data

Title

The So-called Grotto of Egeria

Date

1766

People

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian 1720 - 1778

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Roderick K. MacLeod, M13618

Human Generated Data

Title

The So-called Grotto of Egeria

People

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian 1720 - 1778

Date

1766

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Roderick K. MacLeod, M13618

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Painting 98.1
Art 98.1
Architecture 94.8
Building 94.8
Human 71.9
Person 71.9
Housing 61.3
Apse 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

art 97.9
print 97
old 97
architecture 96.7
ancient 96.1
building 96
antique 96
no person 93.6
vintage 93.3
people 93.3
religion 92.2
engraving 92
culture 88.2
stone 87.9
travel 87.9
illustration 87.2
historic 87
tree 85.2
group 82.4
arch 81.1

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

architecture 44.2
monastery 41.3
ancient 35.5
cathedral 35.1
building 34.8
old 30.7
religious residence 29.4
church 28.7
tourism 24.8
travel 24.7
landmark 23.5
religion 23.3
history 23.3
residence 22.9
stone 22.6
historic 21.1
tree 20.8
historical 20.7
arch 20.1
house 18.2
trees 17.8
autumn 17.6
city 17.5
park 16.5
religious 15.9
cemetery 15.8
landscape 14.9
fall 14.5
forest 13.9
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monument 13.1
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tower 12.5
medieval 12.5
culture 12
outdoors 12
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ruins 11.7
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column 11.6
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leaves 11.4
famous 11.2
peaceful 11
sky 10.9
colors 10.6
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road 9.9
memorial 9.9
catholic 9.7
mosque 9.7
tracery 9.7
england 9.5
grass 9.5
orange 9.5
season 9.4
castle 9.3
dwelling 8.9
facade 8.7
heritage 8.7
architectural 8.7
woods 8.6
grunge 8.5
path 8.5
foliage 8.3
vintage 8.3
altar 8.2
vacation 8.2
aged 8.2
art 8.1
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arches 7.9
scene 7.8
wall 7.8
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st 7.8
branches 7.7
antique 7.6
fortress 7.5
site 7.5
east 7.5
gold 7.4
light 7.4
countryside 7.3
bright 7.2
alley 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Holy places 91.2
Arch 87.4
Architecture 80.4
Triumphal arch 77.8
History 71.8
Art 70.9
Tree 68.7
Stock photography 66.6
Ruins 60.1
Building 55.4
Arcade 53.2
Facade 52.6
Medieval architecture 52.2
Painting 51.9

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

tree 99.2
text 98.1
drawing 97
old 95.8
sketch 90.1
vintage 40.5
arch 25.4
painting 23.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Person
Painting 98.1%

Categories

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-03

The image is an etching depicting a classical ruin with overgrown vegetation. The central focus is a large, arched opening within the ruins which reveals an ornate structure inside, possibly a tomb or an altar, with columns and detailed architectural adornments. The building appears ancient, with significant signs of decay, including crumbling walls and entangled plants. To the left, there are further arched passageways leading into darker areas, suggesting depth and extending ruins. The background shows a hilly landscape with a building situated on the elevated ground, partially visible amidst the dense foliage. Trees and plants fill the scene, creating a sense of nature reclaiming the man-made structure. There is an ornate cartouche in the lower right corner containing a detailed inscription about the location and possibly the artist's notes. Overall, the image evokes a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere, highlighting the contrast between the grandeur of human creation and the relentless force of nature.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-03

This image depicts an etching or engraving showing a landscape consisting of classical ruins. It appears to be a serene and bucolic scene with various elements of nature and architecture interacting harmoniously. The ruins feature several arches: on the left, there's an arcade partially obscured by shadow and foliage, and in the central part of the image, a large, domed structure with a central arch catching the light creates a strong focal point. The right side of the picture is bordered by trees and dense vegetation. In the foreground, there are details that suggest this may be a place frequented by visitors or perhaps a locus of past human activity. There are figures that can be made out, possibly tourists or locals within the scene; their presence adds a sense of scale and liveliness to the otherwise still natural environment. To the left, we can see a smaller structure with a balcony or terrace overlooking the scene. The background across the top shows a landscape with a hill or mountain upon which a building is situated, suggesting that this scene might be set in a valley or a rural area with some habitation. At the bottom right, there is a cartouche with text, which is likely the title of the work or an inscription, but it is too small to read in this reproduction. The quality of light and use of shadow suggest depth and create an atmospheric perspective. This kind of imagery was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, often reflecting the romantic fascination with ruins and the passage of time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-03

This is a historical etching or engraving depicting ancient ruins, likely Roman in origin. The scene shows a series of grand arched structures in various states of decay, with vegetation growing over and around the stone architecture. In the foreground, there appear to be small figures which give scale to the massive ruins. The composition includes a building or structure visible on a hillside in the background. The artwork has a romantic, atmospheric quality typical of 18th-century architectural studies, with careful attention paid to light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The ruins appear to be part of what might have been a temple, bath, or other significant Roman building, with multiple connecting chambers visible through the arched openings. The image has a sepia or brownish tone, characteristic of historical prints from this period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-03

This image depicts an old, crumbling structure that looks to be the ruins of an ancient church or cathedral, set amidst a overgrown, wooded landscape. The arched entryways and domed ceiling suggest it was once an impressive building, but time and nature have taken their toll, with trees and foliage growing up around and through the stone walls and rubble. A plaque at the bottom provides some details about the scene, but the text is too small to make out clearly in this resolution. Overall, the etching conveys a haunting, romantic sense of a grand edifice from long ago slowly being reclaimed by the natural world.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-03

The image depicts a detailed architectural scene, possibly a ruin or ancient structure, set in a lush, forested landscape. The scene features arched entrances and interior spaces, with decorative architectural elements and vegetation covering the structures. The image has a sepia-toned aesthetic, giving it an antique, historical feel. The overall composition suggests a romantic, picturesque landscape scene, reminiscent of the style of 18th or 19th century landscape paintings or etchings.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of an old stone building with arches and trees surrounding it. The building is situated in the center of the image, with a large archway on the left side and a smaller one on the right. The building appears to be made of stone and has a rustic, weathered look. In front of the building, there are several trees and bushes, as well as some rocks and boulders. A few people are standing in front of the building, but they are not clearly visible due to the distance and the quality of the image. In the background, there is a hill with a small house or building on top of it. The sky above is light gray, suggesting that it may be overcast or cloudy. Overall, the image appears to be a romanticized depiction of an old, abandoned building in a natural setting. The use of black and white tones gives the image a sense of nostalgia and timelessness, while the inclusion of people and trees adds a sense of life and vitality to the scene.

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

This image depicts a sepia-toned illustration of an ancient, ruined structure, likely a church or temple. The scene is set in a natural environment with trees and hills visible in the background. The structure features several arches, some of which are partially collapsed, and what appears to be a central altar or shrine. The walls are covered in foliage, suggesting that the building has been reclaimed by nature over time. In the foreground, there are several objects that resemble ancient artifacts or relics, although their exact nature is unclear. A small inscription is visible in the bottom-right corner of the image, but it is too small to read. Overall, the image conveys a sense of decay and abandonment, yet also hints at the rich history and cultural significance of the structure.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-03

The image is a black-and-white drawing of an old architectural structure, possibly a church, with a few people standing in front of it. The structure has a few arches and pillars, and some trees are growing on the walls. The drawing is surrounded by a white border. The image has a watermark in the bottom right corner. The drawing depicts a church with a few people standing in front of it.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-03

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a ruined church. The church is surrounded by trees, and some parts of the structure are covered in moss and vines. The church has a dome-shaped roof and arched windows. There is a small building on top of the hill in the background. A text is written in the bottom right corner, and there is a watermark in the bottom left corner.

Text analysis

Google

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