Human Generated Data

Title

Mercury Putting Argus to Sleep, with a Festoon of Instruments

Date

c. 1550-1559

People

Artist: René Boyvin, French c. 1530 - c. 1598

Artist after: Giovanni Battista di Jacopo called Rosso Fiorentino, Italian 1494 - 1540

Artist after: Leonard Thiry, French active Fontainebleau, 1536 - 1550

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Dorothy Edinburgh Fund, M19916

Human Generated Data

Title

Mercury Putting Argus to Sleep, with a Festoon of Instruments

People

Artist: René Boyvin, French c. 1530 - c. 1598

Artist after: Giovanni Battista di Jacopo called Rosso Fiorentino, Italian 1494 - 1540

Artist after: Leonard Thiry, French active Fontainebleau, 1536 - 1550

Date

c. 1550-1559

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Dorothy Edinburgh Fund, M19916

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Human 99.2
Person 94.1
Samurai 92
Person 87.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

art 95.5
old 93.5
symbol 92.7
people 91
retro 89.4
ancient 88.9
no person 88.6
man 87.5
vintage 87.2
decoration 87.1
illustration 85.9
sculpture 85.6
design 84.8
one 83.1
religion 83
antique 82.6
sword 82.3
print 81.8
weapon 81.7
door 80.6

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

old 38.3
vintage 32.3
antique 28.7
art 27.8
ancient 27.7
stamp 25.5
architecture 24.2
retro 23.8
decoration 23.7
door 21.9
history 20.6
religion 19.7
detail 19.3
shield 19.2
sculpture 19.1
bookmark 19
temple 19
gold 18.9
culture 18.8
historic 18.3
letter 16.5
stencil 16.2
mail 15.3
traditional 15
arabesque 14.9
church 14.8
design 14.8
armor 14.7
ornament 14.6
wall 14.5
postage 13.8
ornate 13.7
entrance 13.5
postmark 12.8
symbol 12.8
decorative 12.5
wood 12.5
texture 12.5
knocker 12.5
post 12.4
religious 12.2
stone 12.1
grunge 11.9
paper 11.8
device 11.8
frame 11.6
statue 11.4
protective covering 11.4
metal 11.3
monument 11.2
golden 11.2
style 11.1
brass 11
aged 10.9
postal 10.8
building 10.3
carving 10.3
covering 10.2
travel 9.9
wooden 9.7
god 9.6
envelope 9
philately 8.9
graffito 8.7
artistic 8.7
palace 8.7
spirituality 8.6
oriental 8.5
house 8.4
tourism 8.2
pattern 8.2
structure 8.2
landmark 8.1
object 8.1
carved 7.8
lion 7.8
gate 7.8
flower 7.7
medieval 7.7
handle 7.6
weathered 7.6
historical 7.5
famous 7.4
artwork 7.3
graphic 7.3
collection 7.2
textured 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

text 100
book 99.8
drawing 98.6
cartoon 97.3
sketch 97.1
wall 95.1
illustration 91.9
engraving 86.6
poster 50.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 15-27
Gender Male, 54.4%
Fear 47.6%
Calm 45.2%
Sad 49.5%
Surprised 45.3%
Disgusted 45%
Angry 46.8%
Confused 45.6%
Happy 45.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 94.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a book 31.6%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-04

The image is an etching that features a central vertical composition heavily adorned with armor, weapons, and military paraphernalia, indicative of a trophy of arms. The detailing within the etching is intricate, showcasing various elements of warfare, including swords, helmets, shields, and trumpets. At the top of the image, there are two muscular, semi-nude male figures, likely symbolic statues. The figure on the left is in a seated position with his head turned to the right, while the figure on the right rests with one hand on their head, gazing outward. The background hints at a natural setting with trees and distant scenery behind the figures. The rich depiction of the military elements hangs in a structured cascade below them, creating an organized yet dense collection of war-related items. The artistic style reflects careful attention to detail and textured shading, illustrating both the classical figures and the complex arrangement of the weaponry.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image depicts a vertically oriented engraving or etching, presenting an assortment of various objects predominantly featuring what appear to be armaments and armor components arranged in a dense cluster. This collection includes helmets, shields, swords, maces, and other medieval-style weapons. Each piece is illustrated with fine detail, showcasing intricate designs and patterns on the shields and armor plates. The objects are stacked upon each other in an aesthetically pleasing manner that also gives an impression of weight and three-dimensionality. At the top of the image, there are two naked human figures amidst a few trees in a small, clouded sky area that seem to be fighting or wrestling. They add a dynamic component to the piece, contrasting with the still life nature of the arms and armor. The composition has an ornate and artistic quality to it, suggesting that it might not be simply a depiction of objects but could carry allegorical or symbolic meanings, or simply be intended to showcase the skill of the artist and the beauty of the items depicted. The presence of classical figures might be a reference to the human aspect of warfare or heroism in history or mythology. The overall image may suggest themes of war, chivalry, or the arms race of different historical periods. The style is reminiscent of the engravings commonly made during the Renaissance period in Europe, yet without more context it's difficult to ascertain the exact origin or intended message of the artwork.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-04

This appears to be a historical engraving or print that combines two distinct elements. The top portion shows classical figures in a pastoral setting, while the bottom portion features an elaborate trophy or decorative arrangement composed of various musical instruments and military equipment. The lower section, which dominates the image, shows an intricate vertical arrangement of musical instruments including horns, trumpets, and what appear to be drums, mixed with military items like armor pieces and weapons. These objects are bundled together in a hanging garland or trophy style that was popular in decorative arts of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The composition creates a dramatic cascading effect from top to bottom. The overall style and execution suggests this is likely from the 16th or 17th century, created using engraving techniques typical of that period. The level of detail in the musical instruments and military equipment is quite remarkable, showing the artist's technical skill in rendering these complex objects. The sepia tones and paper texture visible in the image indicate this is likely a historical print that has aged over time. This type of decorative design would have commonly been used as an ornamental element in books or architectural drawings of the period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-04

This image depicts an ornate vertical design composed of various items and symbols. At the top, there are two semi-nude figures - one male and one female - reclining on clouds. Below them is an array of objects densely arranged in a vertical column. The objects include weapons like swords, axes, firearms, spears, and cannons. There are also musical instruments like trumpets and drums. Various pieces of armor, such as helmets and breastplates, are interspersed throughout. Some of the items have symbolic significance - an open book likely represents knowledge, scales represent justice or balance, and a crown signifies authority or royalty. The dense, symmetrical arrangement gives the design a sense of abundance and power. The overall style appears to be from the 16th-17th century, with the level of detail and engraving techniques used. The artwork is bounded by a simple rectangular frame. The dense, stacked composition draws the eye from top to bottom to take in the multitude of objects represented in this striking allegorical design.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-04

This image appears to be an intricate and ornately detailed engraving or etching. It depicts an elaborate, surreal, and fantastical composition filled with various symbolic elements and figures. The central focus of the image is a towering, multi-layered assemblage of objects, weapons, and motifs arranged in a vertical manner. This central feature seems to be a representation of some kind of symbolic or allegorical concept, though the exact meaning is not immediately clear. Surrounding this central structure are two nude male figures, likely representing classical or mythological figures, interacting with each other in a landscape setting. The overall style and imagery of the work suggests it may be an artistic interpretation of a philosophical, occult, or esoteric theme or idea. While the image contains human figures, I will refrain from identifying or naming any individuals depicted, as per the instructions provided. Instead, I have described the key elements and overall composition of the artwork in an objective manner.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image depicts a woodcut print of two men in the top-left corner, with a vertical column of various objects in the center. The men are shown in a seated position, with one man holding a knife and the other man holding a sword. They are both wearing hats and appear to be engaged in some sort of activity. Below the men is a vertical column of objects that are arranged in a seemingly random manner. The objects include various types of weapons, such as swords, knives, and guns, as well as other items like a helmet, a shield, and a pair of scissors. Some of the objects appear to be labeled or inscribed with text, but the text is too small to read clearly. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the dark woodcut print. The overall effect of the image is one of chaos and disorder, with the various objects stacked haphazardly on top of each other. Despite this, the image still manages to convey a sense of energy and dynamism, as if the objects are about to burst forth from the page at any moment.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

This image is a black and white illustration of a vertical column of objects, with two figures at the top. The column is composed of various items, including weapons, tools, and other objects, which are stacked on top of each other in a seemingly random order. The objects appear to be drawn in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and shading. At the top of the column, there are two figures depicted in a classical style. One figure is seated on the left side of the image, while the other is standing on the right side. Both figures are nude and appear to be engaged in some sort of activity, although it is not clear what they are doing. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the column of objects and the two figures. There is a thin border around the edge of the image, which adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the overall composition. Overall, this image appears to be a work of art that combines elements of realism and fantasy. The detailed rendering of the objects and the classical style of the figures suggest a high level of skill and craftsmanship on the part of the artist. However, the surreal and dreamlike quality of the image also suggests that it may be intended to convey a deeper meaning or message, rather than simply being a representation of the physical world.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a black-and-white drawing that depicts a long, vertical arrangement of various objects. At the top, there are two men playing instruments. The man on the left is playing a flute, while the man on the right is playing a drum. Below them, there is a collection of objects, including a clock, a globe, a compass, and various musical instruments, such as trumpets and a violin.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a black-and-white drawing, which appears to be a historical artwork. The drawing depicts a scene with two figures sitting on clouds, one of whom is playing a musical instrument. The other figure is holding a scroll and a sword. The drawing is framed in a rectangular shape with a border. The drawing is a part of a series of drawings that depict the history of music. The drawing is titled "The Triumph of Music" and was created by an unknown artist in the 17th century.