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Human Generated Data

Title

Charon Ferries the Shades

Date

1809

People

Artist: Emmanuel de Ghendt, French 1738 - 1815

Artist after: Jean-Michel Moreau, called Moreau le jeune, French 1741 - 1814

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. G. Russell Allen and Paul J. Sachs, M8978

Human Generated Data

Title

Charon Ferries the Shades

People

Artist: Emmanuel de Ghendt, French 1738 - 1815

Artist after: Jean-Michel Moreau, called Moreau le jeune, French 1741 - 1814

Date

1809

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. G. Russell Allen and Paul J. Sachs, M8978

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-09

Art 94.5
Person 93.1
Human 93.1
Person 88.4
Painting 75.7
Person 75.4
Person 70.5
Advertisement 67.3
Poster 67.3
Person 64.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-09

people 99.7
art 99.2
painting 98.4
print 98.3
illustration 98.3
adult 97.9
one 96.9
man 95.6
portrait 93.9
leader 93.1
woman 89.5
engraving 88.8
furniture 87.6
two 87.5
wear 86.6
veil 83.9
group 82.5
religion 79.6
picture frame 79.5
facial hair 77.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

sculpture 51.1
statue 46.1
stone 41.8
gravestone 38.8
memorial 38.6
sketch 32.2
art 31.1
architecture 29
drawing 28.6
history 25
monument 24.3
building 23.9
city 23.3
structure 22
ancient 21.6
old 20.9
culture 20.5
representation 20.3
landmark 19.9
carving 19.1
marble 17.9
detail 17.7
famous 15.8
religion 15.2
decoration 15
tourism 14.9
travel 14.8
cemetery 14.4
god 14.4
historical 14.1
historic 13.8
figure 12.5
fountain 12.4
church 12
holy 11.6
antique 11.3
religious 11.2
catholic 10.7
symbol 10.1
tourist 10
statues 9.9
water 9.3
face 9.2
traditional 9.1
vintage 9.1
design 9.1
palace 9
column 8.9
temple 8.7
artistic 8.7
heritage 8.7
spiritual 8.6
facade 8.1
baroque 7.8
theater 7.8
roman 7.8
golden 7.7
worship 7.7
book jacket 7.6
capital 7.6
details 7.5
decorative 7.5
square 7.2
cathedral 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

text 99.8
drawing 94.3
book 93.8
person 89.4
clothing 85.2
painting 83.9
sketch 81.7
illustration 56.5
old 41.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Male, 53.4%
Fear 45%
Happy 45%
Sad 45.1%
Calm 54.8%
Disgusted 45%
Surprised 45%
Angry 45.1%
Confused 45%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Poster
Person 93.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

a vintage photo of a book 62.4%
a vintage photo of a cat 50.9%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-06

The image is a classical-style engraving titled "CARON ET LES OMBRES," which translates to "Charon and the Shades (or Souls)." It depicts the mythological figure Charon, the ferryman of Hades in Greek mythology, who transports souls of the deceased across the rivers Styx and Acheron, which divided the world of the living from the world of the dead. In the image, Charon is an elderly, bearded man seated in a boat, holding a long pole. Surrounding him are several robed, ghostly figures likely representing the souls or shades of the deceased waiting to be ferried across to the underworld. The scene has a somber, otherworldly atmosphere, enhanced by the shadowy cave-like background and the distressed postures of the ghostly figures. The engraving conveys a sense of tension and melancholy consistent with the mythological context of the afterlife journey.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-06

This is a black and white illustration depicting a scene with several figures, likely from a classical or mythological narrative. A central character, who appears to be older with facial hair, is seated and being attended to by two other figures draped in robes. Another figure in a cloak or robe observes from the left, seated and leaning against a rock or a piece of scenery. The scene takes place in a rugged outdoor setting with what looks like a large tree or cave entrance framing the scene on the left. In the distance, there appears to be a mountainous or rocky landscape. At the bottom of the illustration, the text "CARON ET LES OMBRES." is inscribed, which suggests that the scene is related to the character Charon from Greek mythology, known for ferrying the souls of the deceased across the rivers Styx and Acheron to the underworld, and "les ombres" refers to the shadows or souls. The illustration style is reminiscent of engravings from old books and could be an illustration from a classic literary text or a standalone piece inspired by such themes.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-06

This is a classical engraving titled "CARON ET LES OMBRES" (Charon and the Shades). It depicts a scene from Greek mythology showing Charon, the ferryman of Hades, interacting with shades or spirits of the dead. The scene takes place at what appears to be the entrance of a cave or grotto near the River Styx. Several figures are shown wearing flowing robes or shrouds, representing the shades of the deceased. Charon is depicted as a robust figure in the center of the composition, presumably negotiating the passage of souls across the river. The artistic style is typical of neoclassical engravings, with careful attention to light and shadow created through fine line work. The composition creates a dramatic atmosphere with the dark cave opening contrasting against a lighter background, emphasizing the threshold between the world of the living and the realm of the dead.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-06

The image depicts an engraving or illustration titled "Caron et les ombres", which translates to "Charon and the Shades" or "Charon and the Shadows". It shows a scene from Greek mythology, with the ferryman Charon standing in a boat and guiding several cloaked or shrouded figures, presumably the shades or souls of the deceased, across a dark river, likely representing the River Styx in the underworld. The figures are huddled together and gesturing towards Charon. The scene takes place in a dark, cavernous setting with rocky walls visible behind the boat. The engraving has an antique, classical style typical of 18th or 19th century book illustrations depicting mythological subjects.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-06

The image appears to be an engraved illustration depicting a mythological or allegorical scene. It shows a group of hooded, cloaked figures, likely meant to represent supernatural or spiritual entities, gathered around a central figure. The central figure appears to be a male wearing robes and holding some kind of tool or instrument. The background features a mountainous, forested landscape. The text at the bottom reads "CARON ET LES OMBRES", which suggests the figures may be related to the mythological figure of Charon, the ferryman of the dead in Greek mythology.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a scene from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, specifically from the Inferno. The engraving, titled "Caron et les ombres" (Caron and the Shadows), is attributed to Gustave Doré. It illustrates the moment when Charon, the ferryman of the dead, is guiding the souls of the damned across the river Acheron to the underworld. The engraving showcases Doré's masterful use of detail and shading, capturing the eerie and haunting atmosphere of the scene. The image is surrounded by a border with the title written below it, adding to its overall aesthetic appeal.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a scene from ancient Greece, featuring a group of people in white robes gathered around a central figure. The central figure is seated on a rock, with his right arm extended and his left hand holding a staff. He appears to be speaking or gesturing to the others. In the foreground, a woman is kneeling on the ground, her head bowed in reverence or grief. Behind her, several other figures are standing or sitting, all dressed in white robes that are draped over their heads and bodies. Some of them have their faces covered, while others are visible. The background of the image features a rocky landscape with trees and hills in the distance. The sky above is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of solemnity and reverence, suggesting that the scene is taking place during a religious or ceremonial event. At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads "CARON ET LES OMBRES" in French, which translates to "Charon and the Shadows." This suggests that the image may be depicting a scene from Greek mythology, specifically the story of Charon, the ferryman who transports souls across the river Styx to the underworld.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-06

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a scene that appears to be from a historical or mythological narrative. It depicts a group of people in classical attire, with some standing and others kneeling or sitting. The central figure is an elderly man with a long beard and white hair, seated and holding a young child in his arms. Another man, standing, is holding a large object that resembles a weapon or a tool. The background features a rocky landscape with a cave or overhang, suggesting a natural setting. The drawing is framed and includes a label at the bottom that reads "CARON ET LES OMBRES."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-06

The image is a black-and-white illustration that depicts a scene from a story or mythology. It shows a group of people gathered around a central figure, who is seated on the ground. The central figure is an elderly man with a long beard, wearing a crown of laurel leaves on his head. He is being attended to by two individuals, one holding a staff and the other holding a cloth. The other people in the scene are dressed in long robes and veils, and they are standing around the central figure, some of them looking down at him. The illustration has a title at the bottom that reads "Caron et les Ombres."

Text analysis

Amazon

OMBRES.
ET
CARON
CARON ET LES OMBRES.
LES

Google

CARON ET LES OMBRES
CARON
ET
LES
OMBRES