Human Generated Data

Title

Raising of the Brazen Serpent

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Dutch 1586 - 1659

Artist after: Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish 1577 - 1640

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray, G472

Human Generated Data

Title

Raising of the Brazen Serpent

People

Artist: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Dutch 1586 - 1659

Artist after: Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish 1577 - 1640

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray, G472

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-01

Human 99.7
Person 99.7
Painting 99.4
Art 99.4
Person 86.1
Person 79.7
Person 79.6
Person 79.3
Person 67.7
Person 66.1
Portrait 59.8
Face 59.8
Photography 59.8
Photo 59.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-01

people 99.9
art 99.7
group 98.8
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adult 97.3
saint 96.4
baby 96.2
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man 95.3
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illustration 94.8
woman 94.7
Renaissance 94.4
pain 94
many 93.8
god 93.7
holy 91.3
Apostle 87.7

Imagga
created on 2019-11-01

sculpture 68.7
carving 54.3
art 38.5
statue 31.4
plastic art 27.4
architecture 23.4
history 23.3
figure 22.8
stone 21.2
temple 20.3
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religion 19.7
monument 19.6
culture 18.8
old 18.1
decoration 17.5
cash 17.4
money 17
detail 16.1
travel 15.5
currency 15.3
bank 15.2
cowboy boot 13.7
boot 12.8
building 12.7
finance 12.7
footwear 12.4
dollar 12.1
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religious 11.2
china 11.1
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close 10.8
franklin 10.8
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famous 10.2
covering 10.2
city 10
tourist 10
wealth 9.9
king 9.7
dollars 9.7
style 9.6
holy 9.6
god 9.6
paper 9.4
sketch 9.4
rich 9.3
head 9.2
bust 9.2
historic 9.2
newspaper 9.1
man 8.9
statues 8.9
closeup 8.8
heritage 8.7
creation 8.7
pay 8.6
exchange 8.6
east 8.4
tattoo 8.4
exterior 8.3
object 8.1
marble 8
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banknotes 7.8
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face 7.8
lion 7.8
drawing 7.8
bills 7.8
hundred 7.7
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spiritual 7.7
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door 7.6
capital 7.6
economy 7.4
symbol 7.4
product 7.4

Google
created on 2019-11-01

Painting 93.8
Art 89.9
Tapestry 78.5
Visual arts 72.2
Stock photography 72.2
Mythology 70.5
Illustration 68.1
Prophet 67.5
Textile 65.6
History 54.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-01

text 100
book 99.9
painting 97.6
drawing 97.5
person 94.1
sketch 92.9
posing 81.9
art 79.8
man 76
cartoon 67.3
clothing 66.4
group 58.6
old 51.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-35
Gender Male, 51.5%
Calm 45.1%
Surprised 45%
Happy 45%
Sad 54%
Angry 45.1%
Fear 45.8%
Disgusted 45%
Confused 45%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 99.7%

Categories

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

This image is a classical-style engraving or etching depicting a scene from what appears to be a biblical or mythological narrative. The scene is crowded with figures wearing flowing robes, some of which are in dramatic poses that convey a sense of action or anguish. On the right side of the image, there is a person holding a staff that has a serpentine figure coiled around it. The overall composition is dynamic, with a mix of standing, seated, and prone figures. Some figures gesture towards the sky or to the serpentine figure on the staff, which suggests the staff may be a focal point of the scene. The figures are set against a darkly shaded background with clouds or smoke swirling overhead, enhancing the atmosphere of turmoil or divine intervention. The bottom of the image includes text in Latin, which is typical for historic religious engravings that narrate a specific story or passage from a sacred text. The dramatic intensity of the poses and expressions, the elaborate draperies, and the detailed rendering of muscles and anatomy are characteristic of classical art styles and suggest an intent to convey a story of great significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-31

This image depicts a dramatic biblical scene involving Moses and the Israelites. Moses is holding a staff with a bronze serpent twisted around it, raised into the air. The surrounding figures show a variety of emotional responses, with some appearing to be in pain or despair, likely referencing the incident where the Israelites were afflicted by poisonous snakes and were healed by looking at the bronze serpent. The background features dark, swirling clouds, enhancing the dramatic and intense atmosphere of the scene. The image is etched with fine details, capturing the expressions and movements of the figures. Latin text is inscribed at the bottom, citing the source of the event depicted as from Numbers 21 in the Bible.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-31

This appears to be a historical engraving or print depicting a biblical scene, specifically from the Book of Numbers. The image shows the Bronze Serpent episode where Moses raised a serpent on a staff to heal those who had been bitten by snakes. The composition is dramatic and baroque in style, with multiple figures arranged in an emotional scene. Two figures in robes stand to the right, one holding what appears to be a staff with the bronze serpent. The left side of the image shows several people in various states of distress, with some appearing to be afflicted by snake bites. The scene is rendered in a classical artistic style typical of religious art from the 17th or 18th century. The background shows a cloudy, turbulent sky and what appears to be a landscape with more figures in the distance. There's Latin text at the bottom of the print, indicating this was likely part of a larger series of biblical illustrations.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-31

This black and white etching or engraving depicts a chaotic, allegorical scene with numerous mythological figures. In the center, a nude woman lies on the ground amid swirling clouds or smoke. She is surrounded by many other nude and partially clothed male and female figures in various poses of distress, anguish or despair. Some figures look emaciated, while others appear to be wailing or clutching their heads. A bearded man stands to the right holding a staff. The background has a dark, stormy atmosphere. The style looks like a 17th or 18th century print, possibly by a Dutch or Flemish artist, meant to illustrate a Biblical or mythological story. The composition is dense and swirling, conveying a sense of pathos and high drama typical of Baroque era artwork.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-31

This is a detailed engraved scene depicting a biblical or mythological event. The image shows a group of people in various poses and states of undress, with some figures appearing distressed or suffering. There are men in robed garments, as well as nude figures, some of whom seem to be involved in a violent or tumultuous encounter. The background features dramatic cloud formations and a mountainous landscape. The overall scene appears to be a dramatic, symbolic, or allegorical illustration rather than a naturalistic depiction.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Fall of Man, as depicted in the painting "The Fall of Man" by Peter Paul Rubens. The painting shows Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, surrounded by various figures representing the consequences of their disobedience to God's command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. * **Adam and Eve**: The central figures of the painting are Adam and Eve, who are depicted in a state of distress and shame. They are shown naked, with their bodies contorted in a way that suggests they are trying to cover themselves. * **The Serpent**: To the right of Adam and Eve is a serpent, which is coiled around the Tree of Knowledge. The serpent is depicted as a symbol of temptation and deceit, and its presence serves as a reminder of the role it played in the Fall of Man. * **God**: On the left side of the painting is God, who is depicted as a powerful and authoritative figure. He is shown standing on a cloud, with his right hand raised in a gesture of warning or condemnation. * **Angels**: Surrounding God are several angels, who are depicted as being in a state of alarm and distress. They are shown flying through the air, with their faces contorted in expressions of shock and horror. * **The Devil**: In the background of the painting is the Devil, who is depicted as a dark and ominous figure. He is shown standing on a rock, with his arms outstretched and his face twisted in a malevolent grin. * **The Tree of Knowledge**: The Tree of Knowledge is depicted as a central element of the painting, and it serves as a symbol of the forbidden fruit that Adam and Eve ate. The tree is shown with its branches twisted and gnarled, and its leaves are depicted as being withered and dead. Overall, the painting "The Fall of Man" by Peter Paul Rubens is a powerful and evocative depiction of the biblical story of the Fall of Man. It shows the consequences of disobedience and the importance of following God's commandments.

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a scene from the Bible, specifically the story of Moses and the bronze serpent. The scene depicts a group of people, including men, women, and children, who are suffering from snake bites. They are shown in various states of distress, with some lying on the ground, others standing or sitting, and a few holding snakes. In the center of the image, a man is shown holding up a bronze serpent on a pole, which is the symbol of healing and salvation. The man is dressed in a long robe and has a serious expression on his face. He is surrounded by the suffering people, who are looking up at him with hope and desperation. The background of the image is dark and ominous, with clouds and smoke rising from the ground. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of chaos and desperation, as the people struggle to survive the snake bites and look to the bronze serpent for salvation. The image is likely a representation of the biblical story of Numbers 21:4-9, where Moses is instructed by God to create a bronze serpent and place it on a pole, so that anyone who looks at it will be healed from the snake bites. The image conveys the message of hope and salvation that is central to the biblical story.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image is a black-and-white engraving depicting a scene of chaos and turmoil. In the foreground, a man is lying on the ground, with a woman on top of him. The man is holding a snake, and the woman is holding a child. Behind them, a group of people are gathered, with some of them holding snakes and others looking on in horror. In the background, there is a man holding a staff, and another man is standing next to him. The scene appears to be a depiction of a chaotic and violent event.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image depicts a dramatic scene from a historical or mythological context, featuring a large group of people in various states of distress and agony. The central figures include two prominent individuals, one of whom appears to be a prophet or a divine figure, holding a staff or a rod, while the other is a bearded man, possibly a king or a leader, also holding a staff. The scene is set in an outdoor environment, with a rocky or mountainous background and a cloudy sky. The people in the foreground are depicted in various poses of pain and suffering, with some lying on the ground, others standing or kneeling, and some holding their heads or faces in anguish. Some of the figures are shown with snakes wrapped around them, suggesting a theme of punishment or temptation. The overall atmosphere is one of chaos and turmoil, with the figures appearing to be in a state of distress or agony. The image is likely a representation of a specific event or story from history or mythology, possibly related to the themes of sin, punishment, or divine intervention. The Latin inscriptions at the bottom of the image provide additional context or information about the scene, although the specific meaning or significance of the inscriptions may require further research or interpretation. Overall, the image is a powerful and evocative depiction of a dramatic and chaotic scene, with a strong emphasis on the themes of suffering, punishment, and divine intervention. The use of dark and dramatic lighting, along with the intricate details and expressive poses of the figures, create a sense of tension and drama that draws the viewer into the scene and invites further exploration and interpretation.

Text analysis

Amazon

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