Human Generated Data

Title

Tobias, Washing His Feet on the Shores of the Tigres, Frightened by the Approach of a Large Fish

Date

c. 1709

People

Artist: Sébastien Le Clerc the Elder, French 1637 - 1714

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray, G2289

Human Generated Data

Title

Tobias, Washing His Feet on the Shores of the Tigres, Frightened by the Approach of a Large Fish

People

Artist: Sébastien Le Clerc the Elder, French 1637 - 1714

Date

c. 1709

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray, G2289

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-09

Art 96.2
Human 92.2
Drawing 77.6
Photo 57.2
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Sketch 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-09

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Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

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forest 28.7
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Google
created on 2019-11-09

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-09

text 99.9
tree 99.8
painting 18.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting

Clarifai

Tree
Person
Picture frame
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Person 92.2%

AWS Rekognition

Painting 89.8%

Clarifai

Tree 98.6%

Clarifai

Tree 98.4%

Clarifai

Tree 84.4%

Clarifai

Tree 73.7%

Clarifai

Tree 71.1%

Clarifai

Tree 36.6%

Clarifai

Person 45.2%

Clarifai

Person 45.2%

Clarifai

Picture frame 44.6%

Clarifai

Human face 36.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-09

nature landscape 66%
paintings art 20.3%
beaches seaside 9.8%
streetview architecture 2.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-09

a painting of a person 50%
a painting of a tree 49.9%
a painting of a field 49.8%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a landscape with a lake and trees.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a painting of a man on a boat in the water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-05

This image depicts a scene, likely from a story or biblical narrative, etched in a classical style. In the foreground, two figures appear on the banks of a river. One figure, which seems to be an angel due to the presence of wings, is gesturing or speaking to the second figure, who appears human and attentive to the angel's message. They are surrounded by dense foliage and trees, suggesting a secluded or wilderness setting.

The background consists of a dramatic landscape, with a rough, mountainous terrain and a wide, flowing river that stretches towards the horizon, accentuating the expanse and wilderness of the setting. The sky above is lightly sketched, indicating perhaps a calm or serene atmosphere within the dramatic landscape.

Below the image, there's a caption in French that begins with "TOBIE: se lavant les pieds aux bords du Tigre...". This line suggests that the scene is depicting Tobias from the Book of Tobit in the Apocrypha, particularly the moment when he washes his feet in the Tigris River and is surprised by a fish. The text likely continues to describe the event depicted and any moral or symbolic interpretations associated with it.

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

The image is a detailed black and white etching depicting a serene, forested landscape with a river or lake running through it. In the foreground, to the left side, a figure with wings, resembling an angel, is guiding or assisting a human figure who appears to be sitting or crouching by the water's edge, seemingly involved in an activity related to the river (perhaps washing their feet or examining something in the water).

Tall trees dominate the left and right sides of the scene, their branches and leaves dense and detailed. The center of the image opens up to give a view of distant mountains that rise up behind the water, adding depth and perspective to the scene. The sky is cloudy, with soft billowing clouds adding to the tranquil atmosphere.

Below the image, an inscription in French provides context for the scene. It reads: "TOBIE se lavant les pieds au bord du Tigre, fut effraye de l'approche d'un grand poisson, mais l'Ange l'ayant rassure', luy dit de le prendre sans crainte, de l'eventrer et den mettre a part le coeur, le foye et le fiel, pour des remedes qui luy serviroient tres utilement; et de garder le reste pour s’en nourrir sur le chemin." This roughly translates to: "Tobie, washing his feet on the banks of the Tigris, was frightened by the approach of a large fish, but the angel reassured him, telling him to take it without fear, to gut it and set aside the heart, liver, and gall for remedies which would be very useful to him; and to keep the rest to feed himself along the way."

The etching's fine lines and crosshatching create a rich texture, bringing the natural elements and figures to life with a sense of depth and realism characteristic of detailed engravings. The overall scene is a blend of divinity and nature, capturing a moment of biblical or mythological significance in a picturesque setting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a historical engraving or print depicting a biblical scene from the Book of Tobit. The scene shows a figure washing their feet by a river (identified as the Tigris in the French caption below), while an angel stands nearby. The landscape is dramatically rendered with tall trees in the foreground and rocky cliffs or mountains in the background. The water body stretches into the distance, creating a sense of depth in the composition. The style appears to be from the 17th or 18th century, with careful attention to detail in the landscape elements and classical artistic techniques. The French text at the bottom describes the scene where Tobias encounters a large fish while washing his feet, and the angel instructs him to capture it and preserve certain parts of it for medicinal purposes. The artwork is rendered in monochromatic tones, typical of engravings from this period.

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

This is a historical engraving or print depicting a biblical scene from the Book of Tobit. The scene shows a landscape with a river or body of water, surrounded by mountains and trees. In the foreground, there are figures on a rocky bank - one appears to be an angel with wings, and another figure is by the water's edge. The image includes text in French at the bottom that describes the scene from the story of Tobit, specifically the moment when Tobias encounters a large fish while washing his feet in the Tigris River, with the angel instructing him about the fish. The artwork is rendered in a detailed black and white style typical of historical engravings, with careful attention to the natural elements like the trees, mountains, and water. The composition creates depth through the use of foreground detail leading to distant mountains and sky.

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

The image depicts a classical landscape scene rendered in an engraving or etching style. In the foreground, two angelic figures are sitting on rocks by a stream or river. The landscape features dense trees and foliage lining the banks of the waterway. In the background, craggy cliffs and mountains rise up, with clouds billowing in the sky above. The overall composition has a dramatic, mythological feel, likely depicting a scene from classical literature or mythology. The text below the image, in French, seems to provide more context about the story or moral being conveyed. The fine linework and shading give the print an aged, antique aesthetic typical of 18th or early 19th century illustrations.

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

The image depicts a lush, forested landscape with mountains in the background. In the foreground, there is a body of water with a boat containing two figures. The figures appear to be engaging in some activity, possibly fishing or boating. The scene has a serene and tranquil atmosphere, with the natural setting rendered in a detailed, engraved style.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black and white illustration of a serene landscape, featuring a river, trees, and two figures. The river flows through the center of the image, with a mountain in the background. On the left side of the river, there is a figure sitting on a rock, and another figure standing behind them, holding a winged object. The atmosphere of the image is peaceful and idyllic, with a sense of tranquility and calmness. The illustration appears to be a scene from a story or poem, possibly from a classic work of literature. The use of black and white tones adds to the sense of simplicity and elegance, creating a sense of timelessness and classicism.

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

The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, trees, and a mountain range in the background. The scene is rendered in black and white, with a sepia tone that gives it an aged appearance.

In the foreground, there are several trees and bushes, some of which appear to be growing out of the water. A small boat can be seen on the right side of the image, partially obscured by the foliage. The water's edge is lined with rocks and pebbles, adding texture to the scene.

The mountain range in the background is depicted in a soft, hazy light, giving it a sense of depth and distance. The sky above is cloudy, with a few wispy strands of cirrus clouds visible.

At the bottom of the image, there is a caption written in French, which appears to be a quote or poem related to the scene. The text is difficult to read due to its small size and the faded quality of the image.

Overall, the image presents a peaceful and idyllic scene, evoking a sense of tranquility and calmness. The use of sepia tones and the soft focus of the image add to its nostalgic and dreamlike quality, making it a captivating and thought-provoking piece.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a landscape, possibly a forest, with a river or lake in the middle. On the left side, there are two people, one of whom is an angel, and they are walking on a path. The angel is wearing a robe and has wings. The other person is a woman with a dog. On the right side, there is a mountain with a waterfall.

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

The image is an engraving from the 17th century. It depicts a scene from the biblical story of Tobias and the Angel. The engraving is in black and white and shows a landscape with trees, rocks, and a river. In the foreground, there is an angel with wings and a young man, possibly Tobias, holding a fish. The angel is pointing towards the fish, which is being held by the young man. The engraving also includes a French caption at the bottom.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image, based on the provided details:

Overall Impression:

The image is a detailed engraving depicting a scene in a natural landscape. The style suggests a historical or possibly biblical subject. The etching is in black and white, with a focus on intricate line work to convey textures and depth.

Foreground:

  • Figures: Two figures are in the lower left corner. One appears to be an angel, identifiable by wings. The other is kneeling, possibly washing or interacting with the water. The angel seems to be assisting or reassuring the kneeling figure.
  • Water: The figures are on the edge of a body of water, which looks like a river or lake. The water's surface is depicted with horizontal lines to indicate ripples or movement.
  • Foliage: The left side is filled with dense trees and foliage, rendered with varying degrees of detail to create a sense of depth.

Midground:

  • Trees: Tall, slender trees dominate the central part of the image.
  • Water Expansion: The body of water widens as it moves towards the background, reflecting the sky.

Background:

  • Mountains: In the distance, a range of mountains is visible. The mountains are drawn with fine lines, suggesting distance.
  • Sky: The sky above the mountains is relatively clear with the use of hatching

General Characteristics:

  • Text: Text is present at the bottom of the image, likely a description or title in French.
  • Lighting: The engraving uses contrast to suggest lighting, with the left side appearing darker due to the dense trees and the water reflecting light.

Based on the OCR text, the scene represents a moment from the Book of Tobit where Tobit is frightened by a large fish while washing his feet in the Tigris River. An angel reassures him and instructs him to catch the fish and use its parts for medicinal purposes.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

This is a detailed black and white engraving depicting a scene by a river. Here's a breakdown:

Overall Scene:

  • The artwork is likely a biblical illustration.
  • The scene is set outdoors, with a focus on the water and surrounding landscape.
  • The style is reminiscent of classic illustrations, with fine lines and cross-hatching to create depth and shadow.

Key Elements:

  • Foreground: A river dominates the center of the image. On the left bank, there are two figures, one with wings, suggesting an angel. The angel appears to be speaking to the man. The man is on the ground, perhaps frightened.
  • Midground: A variety of trees and vegetation populate the area on both banks of the river. The trees add depth and a natural feel to the composition.
  • Background: The background includes mountains and a distant body of water, suggesting a vast landscape.
  • Water: The river has reflections on the water.

Style and Technique:

  • Engraving: The image has the characteristics of a classic engraving technique. The use of fine lines to create shading and detail is typical of engravings.
  • Monochromatic: The image is in shades of black and white, which emphasizes the detail and texture of the artwork.

Inscription

  • There is text at the bottom, which provides more information, likely a title or explanation of the scene and the artist's name, "S. le Clere f."

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is an engraving depicting a scene from the biblical story of Tobit (Tobie in French). It shows Tobit, an elderly man, standing on the left side of the image, accompanied by an angel. They are in a natural setting with trees and a river in the background. The angel appears to be guiding Tobit, who is holding a fish, an element significant to the story.

The background features a landscape with dense foliage, tall trees, and a distant mountainous region, creating a serene and somewhat mystical atmosphere. The scene is framed with a text at the bottom, written in French, which provides context to the image. The text reads:

"TOBIE et lavant les pieds aux bords du Tigre fut attaqué de l'aveugle du grand poisson, mais l'Ange luyant monstré luy dit de le prendre sans crainte, de l'eventrer et d'en mettre a part le coeur, le foye et le fel, pour des remedes qui luy seroient tres utiles, et de garder le reste pour son nourir sur le chemin."

This translates to:

"Tobit, washing his feet on the banks of the Tigris, was attacked by the blindness of a large fish, but the Angel showed him and told him to take it without fear, to gut it and set aside the heart, the liver, and the gall for remedies that would be very useful to him, and to keep the rest to feed himself on the journey."

This text refers to a specific episode in the Book of Tobit where Tobit is instructed by the angel Raphael on how to use parts of a fish to cure his blindness and for other purposes. The image captures the moment of this divine intervention and guidance.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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