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Human Generated Data

Title

Thomyris Causing the Head of Cyrus to be Immersed in Blood

Date

1630

People

Artist: Paulus Pontius, Flemish 1603 - 1658

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, G3098

Human Generated Data

Title

Thomyris Causing the Head of Cyrus to be Immersed in Blood

People

Artist: Paulus Pontius, Flemish 1603 - 1658

Artist after: Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish 1577 - 1640

Date

1630

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray, G3098

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-03-12

Art 98.9
Human 98.6
Mammal 92.1
Animal 92.1
Canine 92.1
Pet 92.1
Archaeology 58.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-22

people 100
art 99.8
group 99.5
adult 98.9
man 98.8
print 98.6
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engraving 95.7
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military 92.2
painting 92.2
wear 92
royalty 90.2
soldier 90.1
leader 89.7
monarch 89.5
kneeling 88.9

Imagga
created on 2022-03-12

sculpture 49
art 36.4
statue 34.9
ancient 29.4
architecture 28.4
temple 26.9
history 25.9
religion 25.1
old 24.4
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god 20.1
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tourism 15.7
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travel 15.5
detail 15.3
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treasury 7.7
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style 7.4
museum 7.4
artwork 7.3
currency 7.2
roman 7.1

Google
created on 2022-03-12

Microsoft
created on 2022-03-12

text 100
book 100
person 98.8
clothing 98.3
drawing 95.1
man 94.5
sketch 88.7
painting 69.3
cartoon 58.6
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Female, 99.7%
Calm 98.6%
Sad 0.8%
Fear 0.1%
Confused 0.1%
Happy 0.1%
Surprised 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%
Angry 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Person
Dog

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Painting 98.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-03-12

pets animals 43.6%
paintings art 33.9%
nature landscape 14.7%
streetview architecture 2.9%
interior objects 1.7%
beaches seaside 1.2%

Captions

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a painting of a man and woman in a room

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-12

The image is a highly detailed black and white illustration, seemingly from a historical or biblical scene. In the center, there is a man on his knees holding a severed head above a bowl, indicating an act of beheading. Surrounding him are several other figures dressed in elaborate, renaissance-style clothing, including robes and armor. To the left, there is a soldier holding a spear, and next to him, a dog sniffing the ground. On the right, a woman wearing an ornate gown with a head covering appears to be holding out her hand, and other figures are standing or kneeling around her. The backdrop includes architectural elements like intricately carved pillars, arches, and draped fabric. At the bottom, there is a Latin inscription which reads: "SATIA TE SANGVINE QVEM SEMPER SITISTI."

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

This is an image of an intricate, classical-style engraving featuring numerous figures in what appears to be a historical or mythical scene. The artwork is rich in detail and depth, displaying various individuals in a range of poses and attire that suggest a setting from antiquity or the Renaissance period. The clothing style is elaborate, with robes, cloaks, and armor, indicating high social status or military association. In the forefront, there is a dog on a leash and another small animal, possibly a dog as well, interacting near a large bowl. Architectural elements such as columns, arches, and draped fabrics add to the composition, conveying a sense of drama and grandeur. A Latin phrase is inscribed at the bottom, which often suggests an underlying moral or philosophical message tied to the scene depicted.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a historical engraving or print that appears to depict a dramatic scene with multiple figures in classical or Renaissance-era clothing. The image shows a crowded composition with numerous people gathered around what appears to be a violent or dramatic moment. The scene is set in an architectural space with columns and drapery visible in the background.

At the bottom of the image, there appears to be someone lying on the ground, and there are vessels or bowls visible. The Latin text at the bottom reads "SATIA TE SANGVINE QVEM SEMPER SITISTI" which roughly translates to "Satisfy yourself with the blood for which you have always thirsted."

The artwork is rendered in black and white with detailed cross-hatching and shading techniques typical of historical engravings. The composition is dynamic and baroque in style, with swirling drapery and dramatic gestures among the figures. The scene likely depicts a historical or biblical narrative, given its style and presentation.

The print shows excellent technical skill in its execution, with fine detail in the clothing, architectural elements, and the rendering of light and shadow.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-12

This is a dramatic historical engraving depicting a scene that appears to be the execution of John the Baptist. The Latin text at the bottom reads "SATIA TE SANGVINE QVEM SEMPER SITISTI" which translates to "Satisfy yourself with the blood for which you have always thirsted."

The composition shows a group of soldiers and figures on the left side, while on the right there are elegantly dressed people in a palace or grand architectural setting with ornate columns. In the center of the image, there is an executioner and his victim, with a basin to collect blood. A dog can be seen in the scene as well.

The artwork demonstrates sophisticated Renaissance or Baroque-era engraving techniques, with detailed attention to architectural elements, clothing, and dramatic lighting. The scene is full of tension and movement, typical of historical and biblical artworks from this period. The contrast between light and dark areas creates a powerful dramatic effect, emphasizing the gravity of the moment being depicted.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-12

The image depicts a crowded scene from classical mythology or history. In the foreground, a nude man crouches down to wash his feet in a basin while a dog looks on. Surrounding him are many richly dressed figures, both men and women, engaged in conversation or observing the central scene. The women wear flowing dresses while the men are clad in elaborate robes and headpieces. Heavy drapery frames the scene on either side. The title at the bottom identifies it as "Satia te sangvine qvem semper sitisti", which translates to something like "Be sated with the blood which you have always thirsted for." The detailed engraving style and Latin title suggest this is a print from the Renaissance or Baroque period visualizing a story from ancient Roman history or literature.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-12

The image appears to depict a dramatic scene from a historical or mythological narrative. It shows a large group of figures gathered in an ornate, architectural setting. In the center, a nude man kneels before a bowl, suggesting some ritual or sacrifice. Surrounding him are various other figures, including a woman wearing an elaborate, regal-looking garment who appears to be observing the scene. The overall impression is one of a complex, multi-layered narrative with religious or historical overtones.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the story of Samson and Delilah. The scene is set in an ancient city, with a group of people gathered around a man who is being held by several others. A woman, likely Delilah, stands nearby, looking at the man with concern. In the foreground, a dog is seen sniffing around a bowl, adding a sense of realism to the scene.

The image is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and shading that bring the characters and setting to life. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene.

At the bottom of the image, a caption reads "SATIA TE SANGVINE QVEM SEMPER SITISTI," which is Latin for "Satisfy yourself with the blood of whom you have always desired." This caption adds context to the scene, hinting at the tragic fate that awaits Samson.

Overall, the image is a powerful and evocative depiction of a pivotal moment in biblical history, capturing the drama and emotion of the story in vivid detail.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image is a black and white illustration of a scene from the Bible, specifically the beheading of John the Baptist. The scene is set in a courtyard with a large stone archway in the background.

In the center of the image, a man is kneeling on the ground, holding his head in his hands as he is about to be beheaded by a soldier standing behind him. A dog is shown sniffing at the head. To the right of the man, a woman is standing on a raised platform, looking down at the scene with a mixture of sadness and concern on her face. She is dressed in a long robe and has a crown on her head, indicating that she is a queen or noblewoman.

To the left of the man, a group of soldiers are standing, some of whom are holding spears or swords. One of the soldiers is holding a large bowl, which may be intended to catch the blood of the beheaded man. In the background, there are several other people watching the scene unfold, including a woman who appears to be praying.

At the bottom of the image, there is an inscription in Latin that reads "SATIA TE SANGVINE QVEM SEMPER SITISTI," which translates to "Satisfy yourself with the blood you have always desired." This phrase suggests that the woman on the right is Herodias, who had requested the head of John the Baptist as a reward for her daughter's dance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image is a black-and-white engraving of a scene from the Bible. The scene is set indoors, with a large column in the center and an archway in the background. On the left side, there are several men in various states of dress, some wearing armor and holding weapons. One man is kneeling and appears to be washing the feet of another man who is standing. On the right side, there is a woman in a long dress and crown, possibly a queen, standing on a raised platform with other women around her. The image has a title written in Latin at the bottom.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

This image is a black-and-white drawing of a scene with a large group of people, possibly from a historical or biblical story. The central figure is a woman wearing a crown and a long dress, standing on a staircase. She is surrounded by several people, including a man kneeling on the floor and washing his head in a bowl, and another man holding a sword. The scene is set in a grand architectural setting, with pillars and drapes. The image has a dramatic and intense atmosphere, with the woman looking down at the man kneeling before her.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a detailed engraving depicting a scene of biblical or historical significance. It's a dramatic composition, full of figures and architectural elements.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Central Action: The most prominent aspect is the focus on a kneeling, nude man who is washing the head of a decapitated person in a large bowl. It's a scene of violence.
  • Figures: A large group of men, including soldiers in armor and figures with Middle Eastern clothing, are gathered around, seemingly observing or participating. A woman stands in a long gown and crown, also observing the event. There are also several other women and children present.
  • Architecture: The scene unfolds in a palatial setting, suggested by pillars, arches, drapes, and architectural details.
  • Animals: There are a couple of dogs in the foreground, one of which looks frightened.
  • Overall Mood: The scene is somber, tragic, and possibly violent.
  • Text: There is Latin text at the bottom.

Overall Interpretation: The scene likely depicts a moment of execution or a macabre ritual. The presence of the woman in regal attire suggests a powerful ruler, possibly watching the execution or the presentation of the head.

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

The image is a detailed engraving that depicts a historical or mythological scene with a focus on themes of power, cruelty, and possibly retribution. A regal woman, possibly a queen, is the focal point of the composition and stands on a slightly elevated platform. She is richly dressed in an ornate gown and wears a crown or tiara, suggesting her high status. Several attendants surround her, adding to the sense of grandeur and importance.

To the left of the woman, a group of male figures, dressed in a variety of costumes that suggest different roles such as soldiers, advisors, or courtiers, stand in attendance. The expressions on their faces vary from attentive to perhaps apprehensive.

In the foreground, a kneeling figure is washing a severed head in a basin. This grim detail indicates a scene of violence or punishment, and the act of washing the head could be interpreted as a ritual cleansing or a theatrical display of power. Two dogs are at the bottom of the image, possibly indicating the scene is taking place outdoors or in a castle hall.

The architectural setting includes columns, arches, and ornate detailing that contribute to the overall sense of a palace or other grand location. There are various details on the columns that further depict the wealth and power of the depicted royalty. The engraving is skillfully rendered with precise lines and shading, creating depth and texture. The overall impression is one of drama and tension, suggesting a complex narrative with themes of power, violence, and perhaps justice or revenge.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a detailed engraving depicting a scene that appears to be from a biblical or classical narrative. The central focus is on a woman dressed in elaborate, regal attire, seated on a throne-like chair. She is surrounded by a group of people, including men who seem to be presenting themselves to her. One man is kneeling and washing his hands in a basin, while another man stands nearby holding a sword. There is also a dog in the foreground, drinking from the basin.

The background features architectural elements such as columns and drapery, adding to the grandeur of the scene. The Latin inscription at the bottom reads "SATIA TE SANGVINE QVEM SEMPER SITISTI," which translates to "Sate yourself with the blood you have always thirsted for." This phrase suggests a theme of vengeance or retribution.

The overall composition and the attire of the figures indicate that this is likely a historical or mythological scene, possibly related to a story of justice or punishment. The detailed rendering and the dramatic poses of the figures contribute to the narrative's intensity.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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