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Title

Henricus Blacvodeus

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Claude Mellan, French 1598 - 1688

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Frederic T. Lewis, in memory of Dr. Frederic T. Lewis, M13891

Human Generated Data

Title

Henricus Blacvodeus

People

Artist: Claude Mellan, French 1598 - 1688

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Frederic T. Lewis, in memory of Dr. Frederic T. Lewis, M13891

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-03-11

Human 98.4
Text 83
Advertisement 79
Art 70.1
Money 58.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-22

people 99.5
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leader 98
paper 97.3
man 96.5
adult 95.8
politician 95.7
administration 95.4
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illustration 93
text 92.8
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art 91.4
poet 91.1
chair 89.5
old 89.1

Imagga
created on 2022-03-11

money 71.6
currency 69.2
dollar 66
cash 60.5
finance 54.2
wealth 49.5
bank 46.7
bill 45.7
paper 44
dollars 43.6
banking 43.3
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hundred 36.9
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close 32.6
sundial 32
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one 29.9
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exchange 26.8
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us 26.1
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commerce 16.8
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economic 10.7
change 10.6
sale 10.2
bookmark 10.2
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old 9.1
book jacket 9
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twenty 8.9
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coins 7.7
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letter 7.3

Google
created on 2022-03-11

Microsoft
created on 2022-03-11

text 99.8
human face 98.4
drawing 98.3
sketch 97.9
book 95.7
person 93
man 65.7
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-33
Gender Male, 99.6%
Calm 96%
Sad 1.8%
Fear 1.1%
Confused 0.4%
Disgusted 0.2%
Angry 0.2%
Happy 0.2%
Surprised 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Human nose
Human eye
Human mouth

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-03-11

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-03-11

a close up of a book 61.1%
close up of a book 56.4%
a close up of text on a book 51.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

portrait of a man with a beard.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a portrait of a man with a beard and a beard

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an old portrait engraving featuring a person with curly hair dressed in period clothing, which includes a ruffled collar and a decorated garment with buttons. Surrounding the portrait is an oval frame with Latin inscriptions mentioning "HENRICUS BLACVODAEUS," "REGIVS ET PROFESSOR," and "PARISIENSIS MEDICVS." Below the framed portrait, there is a block of Latin text that appears to be a dedication or a description, attributing the creation to an artist, indicated by "C.J. Mellan Gall. del. et Scul."

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-05

This image is an engraving or etching of a historic nature, featuring detailed line work typical to such prints. The picture presents a figure dressed in period clothing with frilled elements at the collar and cuffs, suggesting a style from a few centuries ago, possibly the 16th to 18th centuries. Around the figure, there is an arching banner with inscriptions that seem to be in Latin, indicating that the person depicted might be of significant scholarly or professional status, perhaps associated with a university or a royal position, as the word "REGIVS" can sometimes denote.

Below the portrait, there is additional text, also in Latin, which is common in portraits of distinguished scholars from that era, likely expounding on the individual's accolades, work, or philosophy. The use of Latin text not only situates it in a European context, when Latin was the lingua franca of educated circles, but it also suggests the depiction is of someone from academia or a learned profession. The paper appears to be aged, indicating that this could be a reproduction or an original print from the period in question.

The print is formally composed, with an oval frame enclosing the portrait aspect, and the bottom third of the piece dedicated to textual information about the subject. The meticulous linework and attention to the textures of the subject's attire reflect a high level of craftsmanship in printmaking. The portrait would have served to convey the importance and intellectual status of the individual depicted.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-05

This is a historical engraving or print in an oval frame with Latin text surrounding it and below it. The artwork shows a portrait in profile view, featuring someone wearing clothing typical of the 17th century, including a collar and buttoned doublet. The style of the engraving uses fine parallel lines and stippling techniques to create shading and dimension. There's decorative text in a circular border around the portrait, and below the oval frame is a Latin inscription or verse. The overall composition is typical of formal portraiture from this period, and the craftsmanship demonstrates the skilled engraving techniques used in early modern printmaking.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-05

The image depicts an engraved portrait of a man within an oval frame. The man has long, curly hair and a mustache and goatee. He is wearing an ornate, ruffled collar or cravat around his neck. The text around the oval frame identifies the man as "Doctor Regivs et Henricvs Blacvodaevs Filiarci Eques" (Doctor and Henry, son of Blacuod, Knight).

Below the portrait is an inscription in Latin that provides more details about the subject. While I cannot provide a full translation, some key phrases mention that he is a "doctor and medical nobleman" and was "born in the shade of the forest". The inscription ends with what seems to be a signature and date.

The entire engraving has a detailed, crosshatched style typical of portrait prints from past centuries. The composition centers the man's face and upper body within the decorative oval border bearing his name and title. Overall it is a finely rendered, formal portrait engraving of a distinguished gentleman from an earlier historical era.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-05

The image appears to be an engraved portrait of a man with curly hair wearing ornate clothing. The portrait is framed by a title and caption in Latin that identifies the subject as Henricus Bravotanus Henrico Phillip, though I will not name or identify any individuals shown. The portrait seems to be a detailed depiction of the man's facial features and clothing, capturing his distinctive appearance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a historical engraved portrait in an oval frame with Latin text surrounding it. The artwork appears to be from the 17th century and shows a figure wearing typical Baroque-period clothing including a ruffled collar and ornate buttoned doublet. The portrait is rendered in a detailed engraving style with fine cross-hatching and stippling techniques to create depth and texture. Below the oval portrait is a Latin inscription or verse. The overall composition is formal and typical of commemorative portraits from this era. The engraving is signed at the bottom, indicating it was created by C.L. Mellan. The image has a sepia tone characteristic of aged prints from this period.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a detailed engraving of a man, likely a portrait, accompanied by a text in Latin. The engraving is oval-shaped and features the man's head and shoulders. He has curly hair and a mustache, and is dressed in a white shirt with a high collar and buttons down the front. A decorative brooch adorns his shirt.

The engraving is surrounded by a circular border with text, which reads "REGIVS. HENRICVS BLACVODAEVS HENRICI FILLIVS" along the top and "MEDICVS ET PROFESSOR" along the bottom. The text in the lower section of the image is written in Latin and appears to be a poem or inscription.

The background of the engraving is a light gray color, with darker gray lines radiating from the center. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the engraving may have been created for a formal occasion or as a work of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image is an engraving of a man's portrait, likely from the 17th century. The man has curly hair and a mustache, and he is wearing a white shirt with a high collar and a decorative brooch. He is looking to his right.

The portrait is surrounded by an oval border with text in Latin, which reads "HENRICVS BLACVODAEVS HENRICI FILIVS PARISIENSIS DOCTOR MEDICVS ET PROFESSOR REGIVS." This translates to "Henry Blackwood, son of Henry, Parisian doctor and professor of the king."

Below the portrait is a rectangular box with more text in Latin, which appears to be a poem or epitaph. The text is written in a formal, cursive script and is difficult to read due to its small size and the quality of the image.

The background of the engraving is a series of horizontal lines, which may represent a book or manuscript page. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that it was created for a wealthy or noble patron.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-05

The image depicts a portrait of a man, likely from the 16th or 17th century, given the style of clothing and the Latin text. The man has a beard and mustache, and his hair is short and curly. He is wearing a high-collared shirt with intricate lacework at the front and sleeves, indicative of the fashion of the time. The portrait is framed by a circular border with Latin text, which translates to "Henry's Physician, Henry's Friend, Henry's Teacher, Henry's Student." Below the portrait, there is a rectangular plaque with more Latin text, which appears to be a dedication or a description of the man's accomplishments. The image is in black and white, suggesting it may be an engraving or a print from a historical document.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-05

The image is a black-and-white portrait print featuring a man with a mustache and beard. The portrait is circular and is surrounded by a decorative border with Latin text. The man is dressed in a white collared shirt and a dark coat with buttons. The portrait is titled "HENRICVS BLACVDEVS, REGIS ET MEDICIS PROFESSOR" and is signed by the artist "C. Mellan Gall del. et fecit." The image is a historical representation of a man, possibly a physician or a professor, from the past.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

This is a detailed and stylized engraving. Here's a breakdown:

Overall Impression:

  • The image is a formal portrait of a man, likely a scholarly figure or physician. The style suggests it's from the 17th century.
  • The composition is framed within an oval border and placed on a rectangular plinth where an inscription is written.

Subject:

  • The central figure is a man with dark hair, a beard, and a mustache. He's depicted in a half-bust pose.
  • He's wearing a high-collared, somewhat ornate shirt, with a small medallion or brooch at the neckline.
  • His facial expression is serious and somewhat contemplative.

Surrounding Text & Details:

  • Circular around the oval, is the inscription "MEDICVS MEDICVS ET PROFESSOR REGIVS HENRICUS BACWODANS HENRICI FILIVS PARISIENSIS DOCTOR." (A Latin inscription)
  • Below the oval portrait, there's a rectangular plaque containing further inscription in Latin. It appears to be a dedication and a description of the man's attributes. The text contains the name "Blacuodæus".
  • At the bottom is the artist's inscription which seems to be "C. Mellan Gall. del. et fculpt."

Style and Technique:

  • The image is created using a technique of cross-hatching and fine lines for shading and detail, which is characteristic of engraving.
  • The use of light and shadow is used to add volume and realism to the portrait.
  • The overall effect is to create a sense of prestige and importance around the depicted individual.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white engraved portrait within an oval frame. Inside the frame, a man with slightly wavy hair, a mustache, and a short beard is depicted. He wears a doublet with a wide collar and a decorative chain. The frame around him contains text in Latin. Outside the frame, a rectangular block of text is present. Below this text, the words "C. Mellan Gall. del et Seul" are inscribed.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a historical engraving depicting a portrait of a man identified as Henricus Blacvodaeus, also known as Henry Blackwood. The engraving is framed in an oval shape and includes text around the perimeter of the oval. The text reads:

"HENRICVS BLACVODAEYS. HENRICI. FILIVS. PARISIENSIS. DOCTOR. MEDICVS. ET. PROFESSOR. REGIVS."

This indicates that Henricus Blacvodaeus was a doctor of medicine and a professor in Paris.

Below the portrait, there is a rectangular box containing a Latin poem. The poem reads:

"Qui genere et proavis, rerum prudentia et ia,
Et iisque et medica nobilis arte cluet:
Hic Blacuodaeus, spectatur ne famen umbra
Hic tantum et fallax oris imago foret.
Nam Blacuodaeus pingi se posset et ample
Cerni, quas uno diviti condit opes:
Pulida Mercurium, Chartes, Phelium et Panacam
Subreitos oculis una tabella daret
I. Traher Reg. Chri. et fam. Fons. Medici."

The poem praises Henricus Blacvodaeus for his noble lineage, wisdom, and medical skills. It also mentions that his portrait, while a mere shadow and deceptive image, could capture his essence.

At the bottom of the image, there is a signature indicating the engraver:

"C.J. Meyssens sculpsit del. et fecit."

This suggests that the engraving was created by C.J. Meyssens. The overall style and content of the image suggest it is from the early modern period, likely from the 17th or 18th century.

Qwen

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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:
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et
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Blacuvdcus
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animo
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FILIVS
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