Human Generated Data

Title

The Nativity

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Italian 1609 - 1664

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Meta and Paul J. Sachs, 1965.373

Human Generated Data

Title

The Nativity

People

Artist: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, Italian 1609 - 1664

Date

17th century

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Meta and Paul J. Sachs, 1965.373

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-05-02

Art 95.5
Soil 89.9
Outdoors 66.2
Archaeology 60.1
Nature 59
Advertisement 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2020-05-02

painting 99
art 98.4
desktop 95.4
wear 94.6
people 93.2
texture 90.3
travel 89.9
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pattern 88.3
cavalry 87.2
abstract 86.7
illustration 84.8
picture frame 84.6
country 83.4
nature 83.1
symbol 82.8
tree 81.5
color 81.5
abstraction 81.1
mammal 80.4

Imagga
created on 2020-05-02

tarantula 100
spider 100
arachnid 90.6
arthropod 61.2
invertebrate 31.8
sand 29.2
texture 25
old 24.4
ancient 24.2
vintage 22.3
grunge 22.1
aged 20.8
antique 20.8
brown 20.6
desert 18.8
rock 16.5
paper 15.7
travel 15.5
wall 15.4
dirty 15.4
pattern 15
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empty 14.6
rough 14.6
wallpaper 14.6
decay 14.5
grain 13.1
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stone 12.7
cardboard 12.5
parchment 12.5
backgrounds 12.2
document 12.1
natural 12
letter 11.9
landscape 11.9
text 11.4
dry 11.1
tourism 10.7
material 10.7
park 10.7
design 10.7
torn 10.6
grungy 10.4
book 10.1
sandstone 9.8
canyon 9.7
stained 9.6
stain 9.6
aging 9.6
canvas 9.5
sheet 9.4
beach 9.3
wood 9.2
close 9.1
summer 9
outdoors 9
textured 8.8
geology 8.8
wild 8.7
age 8.6
weathered 8.5
dark 8.4
page 8.4
note 8.3
earth 8.3
historic 8.3
national 8.2
yellow 8
surface 7.9
pages 7.8
burnt 7.8
space 7.8
layers 7.7
tree 7.7
frame 7.5
closeup 7.4
mountains 7.4
wheat 7.3
color 7.2
food 7.2

Google
created on 2020-05-02

Art 80.3
Painting 75.3
Organism 71.5
Stock photography 69.8
Wood 59.6
Drawing 57.6
Visual arts 55
Rock 54.2
Relief 53.8
Fictional character 52.8
Tapestry 52.4
Terrain 51.2

Microsoft
created on 2020-05-02

painting 97.4
text 96.2
drawing 95.8
sketch 75.3
art 58.2
museum 53.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 2-8
Gender Female, 50%
Happy 45.9%
Calm 52.3%
Fear 45.1%
Surprised 45.1%
Angry 46.3%
Disgusted 45%
Confused 45.1%
Sad 45.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Poster

Clarifai

Picture frame
Person
Human face
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Painting 92.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-05-02

food drinks 87.8%
paintings art 8.8%
pets animals 1.3%
text visuals 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a drawing of a man on a horse drawn by a man

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a drawing of a woman and child in a stable

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-19

The image depicts a detailed, sepia-toned drawing with multiple figures set in what appears to be a nativity scene. Central to the scene is a robed figure prominently positioned with a baby lying cradled in their arms. Surrounding them, there are additional figures, including an angelic presence hovering above and other characters that appear to be in a state of reverence or adoration. The backdrop includes hints of architectural elements such as beams and pillars, giving a sense of place, possibly a stable. The coloration with sepia tones and the sketching technique lends the image a classical and historical ambiance. A color calibration strip is visible at the top of the image.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-19

The image features a sepia-toned drawing or painting consisting of classical or mythological figures. There are several figures depicted in a dynamic and sort of celestial setting with robust clouds and what appears to be wind, suggesting movement. Some figures appear to be in flight or actively gesturing, with flowing drapery enhancing the sense of motion. The artwork conveys a sense of drama and energy typical of classical or mythological scenes. The color palette is mainly brown and white, which could indicate the use of ink or washes on paper.

Above the artwork, there is a color calibration bar which suggests that this image was either photographed or scanned for digital archiving or reproduction purposes. The calibration bar is used to ensure accurate color representation of the artwork in the digitized image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-19

This appears to be a classical religious artwork, likely a sketch or study, done in sepia tones with touches of blue. The drawing shows what appears to be a dramatic biblical or mythological scene. The composition features figures in flowing robes and drapery, with dynamic movement suggested through the artist's gestural lines. There's a figure kneeling in the foreground, dressed in elaborate flowing garments, looking upward towards the heavens where there appear to be ethereal figures or angels. The artwork has a Baroque style, evident in its dramatic positioning and sweeping movement. The technique appears to be ink or wash drawing, with highlights and shadows creating a sense of depth and dimension. At the top of the image is a color reference bar, suggesting this might be a documentation or archival photograph of the original artwork.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be a sketch or drawing depicting a Christian nativity scene. The sepia-toned artwork shows the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, while Joseph and several cherubs or angels look on adoringly. The composition has Mary centrally positioned, with the other figures gathered around her and the baby Jesus.

The drawing style looks like it could be from the Renaissance or Baroque period, based on the flowing, expressive lines and shading used to render the figures and drapery. A color bar at the top suggests this may be a digital reproduction, print or photographic capture of the original artwork.

Overall, it's a classical artistic interpretation of the biblical nativity story, focusing on the holy family with Mary and the Christ child as the central subjects surrounded by heavenly beings. The intimate, reverent mood is conveyed through the tender poses and facial expressions of the figures.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be a drawing or painting depicting a religious or mythological scene. It shows a central figure, likely a female figure, seated on what seems to be a cloud or celestial backdrop. Surrounding the central figure are several smaller, angelic-looking figures. The artwork has a sepia-toned, antiqued appearance, suggesting it may be a historical or classical work. The overall composition and style evoke a sense of grandeur and divine inspiration.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This appears to be a classical sketch or drawing, likely from the Baroque or Rococo period, executed in sepia or brown tones with some blue highlights. The artwork shows a dynamic, swirling composition typical of ceiling frescoes from this era. The drawing style is loose and expressive, with flowing lines and dramatic movement suggesting figures in flowing robes or drapery ascending or floating in space. There's a sense of upward movement and ethereal atmosphere, which was common in religious and allegorical ceiling paintings of the period. The technique appears to be ink or wash drawing, possibly with some chalk or watercolor for the blue areas. At the top of the image, there's a color reference bar showing various color swatches, which suggests this might be a digitized version of the original artwork being studied or preserved.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a painting of a religious scene, likely depicting the Nativity. The painting is rendered in muted colors, with a focus on earth tones and subtle shading. The central figure is a woman, possibly Mary, kneeling and gazing upwards, surrounded by other figures, including a man, possibly Joseph, and several children. The background is indistinct, but it appears to be a simple, rustic setting, possibly a stable or a cave.

The painting is executed in a classical style, with smooth lines and delicate brushstrokes. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the significance of the scene. The painting is likely a reproduction or a study for a larger work, as it appears to be a smaller, more intimate version of the scene.

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

This image depicts a sepia-toned sketch of a religious scene, possibly the Nativity or the Adoration of the Shepherds. The sketch is rendered in brown and blue hues, with a focus on the figures of the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus.

In the foreground, Mary is seated on the ground, cradling the baby Jesus in her arms. Joseph stands behind her, looking down at the scene with a gentle expression. To the right, a group of angels are depicted in various poses, some kneeling or standing, while others appear to be floating in mid-air.

The background of the sketch is sparse, with only a few hints of architectural elements, such as a column or a wall. The overall atmosphere of the sketch is one of serenity and devotion, capturing the quiet intimacy of the moment.

The sketch is presented on a white background, with a color palette bar at the top featuring a range of colors, including red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. This suggests that the image may be a digital representation of the original sketch, possibly created for educational or artistic purposes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image is a painting of a woman sitting on the ground with a baby in her arms. She is looking up at the sky. She is surrounded by animals, including a sheep and a donkey. There is a man standing behind her, and there are two angels flying above. The painting is done in a monochromatic color scheme, with shades of brown and beige. The painting is framed by a white border.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image features a drawing of a religious scene, possibly the Nativity, set against a backdrop of brown paper. The drawing is composed of various shades of brown, blue, and white, creating a sepia tone. In the center of the drawing, a woman, likely Mary, is depicted sitting on the ground, cradling a baby, possibly Jesus, in her arms. To the left, there is a man, possibly Joseph, sitting beside her. Above them, there is a depiction of an angel, possibly the Angel Gabriel, flying and holding a scroll or a message. The drawing appears to be a sketch or a preparatory study for a larger artwork.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image:

This artwork appears to be a sketch or preliminary study, likely for a painting, rendered in brown ink or wash with touches of blue, and sepia tones, which give it an aged or antique look. The subject matter seems to be religious or allegorical, featuring a woman with a child, and a cluster of figures that appear to be angels or celestial beings.

In the center-left, a woman is kneeling or sitting, cradling a baby in her arms. Her gaze is directed upwards, and her arm is outstretched in a gesture that could be interpreted as supplication or reaching towards the heavens. She's draped in what appears to be flowing robes, adding to the sense of movement and emotion.

To the right of the woman, there's a swirling mass of figures, resembling angels or cherubic beings. These figures seem to be emerging from clouds or celestial forms, and they are rendered in a more ethereal, less defined style than the central figure.

In the background, there's a suggestion of architecture, including a column and other structural elements. The overall composition is dynamic, with the upward gaze of the woman and the swirling figures creating a sense of ascension. The style is reminiscent of Baroque or Renaissance sketches, with a focus on movement, emotion, and dramatic lighting.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

The image is a sepia-toned sketch of a classical or religious scene. The primary subject is a woman kneeling or seated, with her head tilted upwards and arms outstretched. She appears to be holding a baby or small child. Behind her, there are architectural elements such as a column and what might be a partial canopy or structure. Above and to the right, figures are depicted floating in the air, potentially angels or deities. The scene has a sense of drama and movement, and the overall impression is one of a historical or mythological event. The sketch appears to be done in brown ink and washes with some hints of blue in the background.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a detailed sketch, likely a preparatory drawing for a more elaborate artwork. It features a dramatic scene with several figures in dynamic poses, suggesting movement and action. Here are the key elements:

  1. Central Figure: A central figure, possibly a woman, is depicted in a flowing garment. She appears to be in a state of distress or prayer, with her hands clasped and her gaze directed upwards.

  2. Surrounding Figures: Around the central figure, there are several other figures, including what appears to be a bearded man and other individuals in various states of motion. Some figures seem to be flying or floating, adding to the sense of drama and urgency.

  3. Architectural Elements: The background includes architectural elements such as columns and arches, which are partially obscured by the figures and the action taking place.

  4. Use of Color: The sketch is primarily in shades of brown with some blue accents, which may have been used to highlight certain areas or to indicate the sky.

  5. Style and Technique: The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of the Baroque period, characterized by its dramatic use of light, shadow, and movement. The lines are fluid and expressive, capturing the energy and emotion of the scene.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of drama and urgency, with a focus on the interaction between the figures and their environment.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This image depicts a classical drawing or sketch, likely a pen and ink with watercolor washes, showing a biblical or mythological scene. The central figure is a woman, possibly the Virgin Mary, kneeling and holding a baby, which could be the infant Jesus, suggesting a nativity scene. Above her, there are several figures, including what appears to be an angel or a divine figure holding a lantern, and other celestial beings. The background includes architectural elements, possibly a stable or a stone structure, and there are animals, such as a sheep, in the lower left corner, reinforcing the nativity theme. The overall style is reminiscent of Baroque or Renaissance art, with dramatic lighting and detailed figures. The drawing is mounted on a board with a color strip at the top, indicating it may be part of a database or an archive.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This image appears to be a classical drawing or sketch, likely from the Baroque period or a similar artistic era. The scene depicts a dramatic and dynamic composition with several figures.

  1. Central Figure: In the foreground, there is a woman kneeling and holding a baby. She is dressed in flowing garments and appears to be looking upwards with an expression of adoration or awe.

  2. Surrounding Figures: To the right of the woman, there are several figures that seem to be angels or cherubs. They are depicted in motion, with some of them appearing to be descending from above. Their expressions and body language suggest they are engaged in a moment of divine interaction or revelation.

  3. Background Elements: In the background, there is a figure that appears to be an older man, possibly a saint or a prophet, standing on a pedestal or a raised platform. He is gesturing with his hand, possibly blessing or acknowledging the woman and the baby.

  4. Color and Texture: The drawing is primarily in sepia tones with some blue washes, giving it an aged and classical appearance. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and drama.

  5. Overall Composition: The composition is highly dynamic, with the figures arranged in a way that draws the viewer's eye across the scene, emphasizing the central interaction between the woman, the baby, and the descending angels.

The image has a color bar at the top, which is likely used for color calibration purposes in digitization or restoration processes. The drawing is mounted on a white board with visible tape holding it in place.