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Hercules and Cacus

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Sebald Beham, German 1500 - 1550

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Prints

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, G4301

Human Generated Data

Title

Hercules and Cacus

People

Artist: Sebald Beham, German 1500 - 1550

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, G4301

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Amazon
created on 2019-08-06

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Clarifai
created on 2019-08-06

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Imagga
created on 2019-08-06

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Google
created on 2019-08-06

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Microsoft
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AWS Rekognition

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Imagga
created on 2019-08-06

paintings art 99.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-06

a close up of a book 66.5%
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a hand holding a book 61.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

illustration toa week of kindness.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a man is playing with a frisbee in a drawing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-08

This image is an engraving that depicts a mythological scene featuring Hercules and Cacus. Hercules is shown standing in a dominant position over the prone figure of Cacus. Hercules is wielding a club raised high above his head with his right hand, ready to deliver a lethal blow, while his left hand grips Cacus by the wrist. A cloak, belt, and scabbard are visible around Hercules's body, along with defined muscles indicating his strength.

Cacus, lying on his back, appears to be struggling beneath Hercules. He is characterized by a wild, unkempt appearance with a gaping mouth, from which flames or smoke appear to be emanating—a depiction of his fiery breath. His facial expression suggests distress or agony.

In the background, there is a rocky landscape with a cave or arch to the left, from which what appears to be a large jug or shield is protruding.

In the top part of the engraving, there is an inscription in Latin: "CACVM FLAMMIVOMVM OPPRIMIT HERCVLES," which translates to "Hercules suppresses the fire-breathing Cacus." To the left side, the image is dated 1545 and shows the monogram "FSB," which indicates the artist, identified as Sebald Beham.

Overall, the engraving showcases a heroic moment from Roman mythology with dramatic tension and classical artistic style.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-08

This image appears to be a classical engraving or print, depicting a scene from ancient mythology. It portrays a nude male figure, likely Hercules, given his muscular build and the presence of a club in his hands, which is a common attribute associated with the mythological hero. Hercules is shown in the act of swinging his club down towards a humanoid creature with serpentine features, which may represent one of the mythical monsters he is famed for battling. The creature is already on the ground, suggesting it has been defeated or is being overpowered by Hercules.

In the background, there are architectural elements that resemble ruins, with plant overgrowth, indicating the scene might be set in an ancient or deserted place. There's text in the upper right corner of the image, "CAVCVM FLAMMIVOMVM OPPRIMIT HERCVLES." The text is in Latin, translating to "Hercules suppresses (or overcomes) the flaming monster." This inscription, along with the visual elements, confirms the mythological context of the image. The date "1545" and the initials "ISB" are inscribed in the top left, which could refer to the date of the work and the artist's or publisher's mark. It's important to note that the knowledge surrounding the specific details of the story and the creator might require further historical and cultural expertise.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a classical engraving depicting the mythological scene of Hercules battling Cacus. The artwork shows a dramatic confrontation in what appears to be a rocky or cavernous setting. The composition is done in the traditional engraving style with fine line work and cross-hatching to create depth and texture. The scene captures a moment of intense action, with the figures engaged in combat. The title at the top of the engraving reads "CACVM FLAMMIUVMVM OPPRIMIT HERCVLES" in Latin. The artwork appears to be from a historical text or collection, likely dating from the Renaissance or Baroque period based on its artistic style and execution.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-08

This is a historical engraving from 1545, depicting the mythological scene of Hercules defeating Cacus, as indicated by the Latin text "CACVM FLAMMIVOMVM OPPRIMIT HERCVLES" at the top. The artwork shows a dramatic combat scene rendered in the classical Renaissance style with fine line work and cross-hatching. The composition depicts two figures in combat near what appears to be a cave entrance. Hercules is shown wielding a club against his opponent Cacus. The scene illustrates the famous mythological tale where Hercules confronts Cacus, a fire-breathing giant who had stolen some of Hercules' cattle. The engraving includes architectural elements like stone columns and vegetation in the background, demonstrating the detailed craftsmanship typical of 16th-century printmaking.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-08

The image depicts a woodcut or engraving illustrating Hercules wielding a club against a large, multi-headed creature that appears to be the hydra from Greek mythology. Hercules is shown as a muscular nude male figure standing amidst ruins or rock formations. The hydra has elongated, serpentine necks and heads with gaping mouths. The engraving technique uses fine parallel and cross-hatched lines to create shading and three-dimensional form. A circular object, possibly a shield, is propped behind Hercules. The title at the top identifies this as an illustration of "Cacvm Flammivomvm", likely referring to one of the mythological labors of Hercules.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-08

The image depicts a mythological scene featuring two nude figures in a natural setting. One figure appears to be wielding a weapon, while the other is lying on the ground. The image contains intricate details and a classical style, suggesting it is an artistic rendering of a mythological story or allegory.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image is an illustration of a mythological scene, featuring a man and a lion in a dramatic pose. The man, depicted as Hercules, stands over the lion, holding a club in his right hand and grasping the lion's head with his left. The lion lies on the ground, its mouth open in a fierce expression.

In the background, a tree and a stone wall are visible, with a circular object suspended from the tree branch. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tension and conflict, capturing a moment from the mythological story of Hercules and the Nemean Lion.

The illustration is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading that bring the scene to life. The use of earthy tones and textures adds depth and warmth to the image, creating a sense of authenticity and historical accuracy.

Overall, the image is a powerful representation of the mythological theme, conveying the strength and bravery of Hercules as he confronts the fearsome lion.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

This image depicts a scene from ancient Greek mythology, specifically the story of Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra. The image is a black-and-white illustration with a caption in Latin at the top.

In the foreground, a muscular man, identified as Hercules, is shown standing over a serpent-like creature, the Lernaean Hydra, which has multiple heads. Hercules is holding a sword in his right hand and a shield in his left, while one of the Hydra's heads is biting his leg. The Hydra is depicted as a large, serpent-like creature with multiple heads, some of which are visible in the image.

The background of the image features a rocky landscape with plants and trees, suggesting a natural setting for the battle between Hercules and the Hydra. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of action and drama, capturing the intensity of the mythological battle.

The caption at the top of the image reads "CACVM FLAMMIVOMVM OPPRIMIT HERCVLES," which translates to "Hercules oppresses the flaming mouths." This caption provides context for the image, identifying the scene as part of the story of Hercules' twelve labors, in which he was tasked with slaying the Lernaean Hydra.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-08

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a man with a club, standing over a fallen creature that resembles a lion. The man is depicted as a strong, muscular figure, with his right leg stepping on the lion's back. The lion is lying on the ground, with its head turned to the side, and its body is covered in fur. The man's club is raised in the air, and he appears to be preparing to strike the lion.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-08

The image is a black-and-white print, possibly from an old book or a historical illustration. It depicts a scene with a man wielding a large club and striking a lion that is lying on the ground. The lion is in a vulnerable position, with its head down and its body stretched out. The man's club is raised above his head, and he appears to be preparing to strike again. The lion's mane is prominent, and it has a fierce expression on its face. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with some vegetation in the background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-23

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white engraving, likely a historical print. The style is detailed, with hatching and cross-hatching used to create shading and texture. The scene depicts a mythological or allegorical subject.

Scene Description:

  • Central Figures: The focal point is a muscular, nude male figure, presumably Hercules, in the act of subduing a prone figure. Hercules is shown with his foot firmly planted on the other man's face. He holds a club in his right hand. The other figure is also muscular and appears to be a form of giant or monster.

  • Supporting Elements: A cow's head emerges from what could be a cave or structure in the background, and a plate is suspended near it. The background is formed by rocks and trees, indicating a natural landscape.

  • Inscription: At the top, an inscription in Latin that likely names the scene or provides context, "CACVM FLAMMIVOMVM OPPRIMIT HERCULES.".

  • Year & Initials: The top left corner says "1545 ISB," which is likely the date of the print and the initials of the artist or printmaker.

Possible Interpretation:

The scene likely depicts a moment from the labors of Hercules. He is shown subduing Cacus, a fire-breathing giant. The cow's head could be representative of the cattle that Hercules was tasked with protecting, which Cacus stole.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-23

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white engraving depicting a scene with Hercules. In the upper left corner is "1545/HSB". Above Hercules is "CACVM FLAMMIVOMVM OPPRIMIT/HERCVLES.".

To the left, there's a rocky structure or cave entrance, with a bull's head visible inside. A large, flat, round object, possibly a shield or wheel, seems to be near the entrance as well.

In the center, Hercules is shown standing triumphantly over a male figure who lies on the ground. Hercules has his foot on the figure's face. Hercules is wielding a club or weapon over his head, ready to strike. He has what appears to be a ribbon draped over his shoulder.

The background includes more rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. The style is detailed and intricate, typical of engravings.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is an engraving depicting a scene from Greek mythology. It shows the hero Hercules (also known as Heracles) in the midst of a battle with a centaur. Hercules is depicted as a muscular, nude figure, wielding a club in his right hand and holding a shield in his left. He is standing over the centaur, who is on the ground, seemingly defeated. The centaur, a mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, is shown with a grimacing expression, indicating pain or defeat.

The background of the image features a rocky, natural landscape with some vegetation, adding to the dramatic and mythological atmosphere of the scene. At the top of the image, there is a Latin inscription that reads "CACVM FLAMMIVOMVM OPPIMIT HERCVLES," which translates to "Hercules conquers the fiery Cacus." This suggests that the centaur might be Cacus, a fire-breathing giant from Roman mythology who was defeated by Hercules.

The engraving is dated 1545 and is signed "HSB," likely indicating the initials of the artist. The style and detail of the engraving are characteristic of Renaissance art, with a focus on anatomical accuracy and dramatic composition.

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Amazon

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Google

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