Human Generated Data

Title

Epitaph of Gnaeus Lucretius Priscus

Date

mid 1st-2nd century CE

People

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Classification

Inscriptions

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Purchased in Rome, 1977.216.1896

Human Generated Data

Title

Epitaph of Gnaeus Lucretius Priscus

Date

mid 1st-2nd century CE

Classification

Inscriptions

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Purchased in Rome, 1977.216.1896

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-10

Text 85.3
Brick 80.8
Plaque 77.6
Tomb 73.6
Tombstone 67.9
Word 57.8
Alphabet 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

text 97.1
old 96.9
art 96
desktop 94.5
tombstone 94.1
grave 93.3
ancient 92.9
vintage 92.4
retro 92.4
inscription 92.3
texture 91.7
antique 91.6
symbol 91
cemetery 90.8
paper 88.9
memory 88.9
illustration 87.8
sign 87.8
letter 87.6
wall 85.7

Imagga
created on 2022-06-10

brass 100
memorial 100
structure 100
stone 38.6
old 37
ancient 32
wall 30
texture 29.9
antique 26.9
cemetery 26
grunge 23
vintage 21.5
material 21.4
design 20.8
pattern 20.5
art 18.9
surface 18.5
gravestone 18.2
aged 18.1
architecture 18
detail 16.9
textured 16.7
history 15.2
backdrop 14.8
rough 14.6
text 14
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blank 13.7
border 13.6
dirty 13.6
decorative 13.4
paper 13.3
frame 13.3
graphic 13.1
building 12.7
element 12.4
rusty 12.4
letter 11.9
parchment 11.5
sculpture 11.5
construction 11.1
culture 11.1
artwork 11
faded 10.7
damaged 10.5
brick 10.4
cloud 10.3
decor 9.7
creative 9.7
brown 9.6
concrete 9.6
worn 9.6
grungy 9.5
decoration 9.4
cover 9.3
exterior 9.2
carving 8.8
crumpled 8.7
advertisement 8.7
empty 8.6
nobody 8.6
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collection 8.1
gray 8.1
religion 8.1
idea 8
information 8
conceptual 7.9
associated 7.9
association 7.9
grave 7.9
definition 7.8
rock 7.8
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city 7.5
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book 7.3

Google
created on 2022-06-10

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-10

grave 99.6
cemetery 99.3
text 96.4
plaque 94.1
handwriting 88.7
gravestone 68
black and white 65.8
stone 13

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-10

a plaque on a wall 87.7%
a close up of a plaque 87.6%
a plaque on the ground 87.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a stone plaque with a stone inscription on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts an ancient Roman inscription carved on a marble slab. The text is organized in distinct lines, written in uppercase Roman letters with a clear and formal style typical of the time. The slab is slightly irregular in shape, with noticeable damage and wear, particularly along the edges, suggesting it’s a fragment of a larger piece. The inscription likely commemorates an individual or event, featuring the letters "D M" at the top, which are an abbreviation for "Dis Manibus" (meaning "to the spirits of the dead"), a common opening for Roman funerary texts. Surrounding the marble slab is a bordered frame, and it appears to be displayed against a plain background, possibly in a museum or historical exhibit.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts an ancient Roman marble inscription. The stone is rectangular with a slightly irregular shape, and some corners appear to have broken off over time, giving it a weathered look. The inscription is carved in Latin, using capital letters typical of Roman epigraphy. The text is set within a bordered area on the stone.

The top of the stone features the letters "D M," which typically stand for "Dis Manibus," a Roman phrase meaning "To the spirits of the deceased." Below this, several lines of text are inscribed. The text likely serves as a funerary or commemorative inscription, possibly identifying an individual named Gnaius Lucretius and mentioning details about his life or virtue, as well as the dedicator of the inscription.

The craftsmanship of the letters is quite refined, indicating that this was likely an important inscription. The stone's surface shows some wear, consistent with its age, but the carving remains legible. The stone appears to be mounted or displayed against a smoother background, which may suggest it is part of a museum exhibit or archaeological collection.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of an ancient stone tablet or plaque. The tablet is inscribed with text in what appears to be Latin. The text is carved into the stone and includes various names and phrases, though I cannot decipher the specific meaning or content of the inscription. The tablet is framed by a simple, rectangular border, suggesting it may be a historical artifact or archaeological find. The overall image conveys a sense of age and historical significance, though the exact nature or context of the inscription is not clear from the image alone.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This image shows an ancient Roman stone inscription, likely a fragment of a larger piece. The inscription appears to be carved in Latin letters on what looks like marble or limestone. The text is arranged in several lines and appears to be fairly well preserved, though the stone itself is broken and irregular around the edges. The lettering style is typical of Roman capital letters used in formal inscriptions. The first visible line appears to start with "D M" which commonly stood for "Dis Manibus" (to the divine spirits) in Roman funerary inscriptions. The stone has a weathered, aged appearance but the text remains quite legible. This type of artifact would typically be found in a museum or archaeological collection and provides important historical documentation of Roman civilization.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient Roman inscription, likely originating from a tombstone or monument. The inscription is carved into a flat, rectangular stone slab with a rough, weathered texture.

Key Features:

  • Stone Slab: The slab is rectangular in shape, with a flat surface and a rough, weathered texture.
  • Inscription: The inscription is written in Latin, featuring a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters. It appears to be a dedication or epitaph, possibly commemorating a person or event.
  • Carving Style: The carving style is simple and straightforward, with clean lines and minimal ornamentation.
  • Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the inscription and stone slab.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of history and antiquity, evoking a feeling of reverence and respect for the past. The inscription's content and the stone slab's texture suggest that it may be a significant artifact from ancient Rome, possibly dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a stone slab with an inscription, likely from ancient Rome. The slab is irregularly shaped and features a Latin inscription carved into its surface. The text is written in a formal, cursive style, characteristic of Roman inscriptions.

The inscription appears to be a dedication or memorial, possibly honoring a person or event. The language used is formal and poetic, suggesting that the inscription was intended for public display or commemoration.

The stone slab itself is weathered and worn, indicating that it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period. The surface is rough and uneven, with visible cracks and fissures.

In the background, a plain gray wall provides a neutral backdrop for the stone slab. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of age and history, evoking a sense of reverence and respect for the past.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a fragment of an ancient Roman tombstone. The tombstone is made of stone and has an inscription carved into it. The inscription is written in Latin and appears to be a dedication to a deceased person. The tombstone is mounted on a white background, and the image is in black and white. The tombstone has a rectangular shape with a slightly curved top edge, and the inscription is carved into the stone in a cursive style. The inscription is partially legible, and it appears to contain the name of the deceased, as well as the names of their parents and other family members.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a stone slab with Latin inscriptions on it. The slab is broken into two pieces, with the top piece missing. The remaining piece has several lines of text carved into it, with each line containing a combination of letters and symbols. The text appears to be written in a cursive style, with some of the letters overlapping each other. The stone slab is placed on a gray surface, which could be a wall or a floor.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of an ancient Roman inscription carved on a stone slab. The slab has an irregular, roughly rectangular shape, with chipped edges indicating it may have been broken. The stone is set within a shallow recess or frame.

Details:

  • Inscription: The central focus is the inscription, which is composed of carved Latin letters. The text is legible, though weathered. The letters are in a classical Roman style.
  • Stylized Letter: There is a large 'M' at the top of the inscription.
  • Condition: The stone shows signs of age and wear. There are small cracks, and the surface is uneven. Some parts of the edges are missing.
  • Framing: The stone is set into a shallow recess or frame. This is visible as darker borders around the stone, indicating the edges of the recess.
  • Lighting and Composition: The image is taken in black and white, which emphasizes the texture of the stone and the contrast between the letters and the background. The lighting appears to be soft, which helps to bring out the relief of the carved letters.
  • Context: This type of inscription is typically found on tombstones, monuments, or architectural elements, providing information about the deceased, their family, or the purpose of the structure.

In summary, the image is a well-preserved photograph of an ancient Roman inscription on stone, revealing the artistic and historical importance of the object.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a stone fragment inscribed with Latin text. The stone appears to be a part of a larger slab, likely a funerary inscription or dedication. The text is carved in capital letters, arranged in several lines, and appears slightly worn or weathered. The fragment has irregular edges and broken sections, indicating that it is not a complete artifact.

The stone is mounted on a gray backing, which is framed by a dark border, giving it a museum-like or display setting. The lighting is even, highlighting the texture and details of the stone carving.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient Roman inscription carved on a stone tablet. The inscription is in Latin and appears to be a dedication or commemorative text. Here is a transcription of the visible text:

D M
CN LVCRETIOPRISCO
CN LVCRETIVSSATYRVS
PATER FILIO QVI VIXIT ANN N VII
LIBERIS LIBERTABVSQVE
POSTERISQVE HOR[T]ECIT

The abbreviations and text can be interpreted as follows:

  • D M: "Dis Manibus" (To the spirits of the dead)
  • CN LVCRETIO PRISCO: "Gnaeus Lucretius Priscus"
  • CN LVCRETIVS SATYRVS: "Gnaeus Lucretius Satyrus"
  • PATER FILIO QVI VIXIT ANN N VII: "Father to son who lived 7 years"
  • LIBERIS LIBERTABVSQVE: "To children and freedmen"
  • POSTERISQVE HOR[T]ECIT: "And exhorted descendants"

This inscription is likely from a funerary monument or a memorial, commemorating a child named Gnaeus Lucretius Satyrus who died at the age of 7. The inscription is dedicated by his father, Gnaeus Lucretius Priscus, and it also mentions children, freedmen, and descendants, indicating a broader commemorative intent. The stone appears to be broken, suggesting it is a fragment of a larger monument.

Text analysis

Amazon

M

Google

M CN LVCRETIOPRISCO CNIVCRETIVSSATYRVS TALER HLOVIVIXITANNI LIBERTSLIBERIARSOVE TOSHERISOVLIORTICIT
M
CN
LVCRETIOPRISCO
CNIVCRETIVSSATYRVS
TALER
HLOVIVIXITANNI
LIBERTSLIBERIARSOVE
TOSHERISOVLIORTICIT