Human Generated Data

Title

X-radiograph(s) of "Virgin and Child"

Date

-

People

Related name: Hugo van der Goes, Flemish 1467 - 1482

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs, Straus.5133

Human Generated Data

Title

X-radiograph(s) of "Virgin and Child"

People

Related name: Hugo van der Goes, Flemish 1467 - 1482

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs, Straus.5133

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-19

Art 94.3
Water 79.3
Drawing 64.7
Text 58.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-19

art 99.7
illustration 99.6
people 98
print 96.5
vintage 95.3
painting 95
old 94.5
visuals 94.3
antique 93.9
engraving 92.5
adult 92.5
picture frame 92.1
desktop 91.9
paper 91.5
wear 90.8
vertical 90.6
etching 90
man 88.4
design 87.1
portrait 86.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-19

old 51.6
texture 47.3
grunge 46.8
aged 37.1
rough 33.7
antique 33.1
vintage 32.3
wall 31.8
ancient 29.4
grungy 29.4
pattern 28.7
dirty 28
paint 27.2
material 25.9
textured 25.4
door 24.7
detail 24.1
brown 23.6
gravestone 22.3
memorial 22.3
worn 22
weathered 21.9
structure 21.7
rust 21.2
rusty 21
stone 20.7
retro 20.5
architecture 20.3
frame 19.2
damaged 19.1
latch 19
wooden 18.5
building 18.4
fastener 17.8
design 17.5
art 16.8
surface 16.8
catch 16.7
wood 16.7
border 15.4
metal 15.3
close 14.3
canvas 14.2
paper 14.1
iron 14
screen 13.3
scratch 12.7
device 12.6
dirt 12.4
color 12.2
text 12.2
window screen 12.2
restraint 12.1
decorative 11.7
stained 11.5
aging 11.5
black 11.4
blank 11.1
construction 11.1
cemetery 10.9
hole 10.9
house 10.9
decoration 10.8
burnt 10.7
parchment 10.6
lock 10
backdrop 9.9
corrosion 9.9
torn 9.7
messy 9.7
stain 9.6
artistic 9.6
closeup 9.4
space 9.3
page 9.3
window 9.2
brick 9
covering 8.9
peeling 8.9
burned 8.8
home 8.8
decay 8.7
broken 8.7
wallpaper 8.4
exterior 8.3
protective covering 8.1
history 8.1
noise 7.8
ornament 7.8
entrance 7.7
detailed 7.7
obsolete 7.7
painted 7.6
book 7.3
carving 7.3
industrial 7.3
fountain 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-19

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-19

drawing 98.1
sketch 97.9
painting 96.9
art 88.4
wedding dress 64.5
black and white 63.1
child art 62.7
old 60.8
cabinet 28.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Painting 84.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-19

streetview architecture 98.1%
nature landscape 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-19

a close up of a window 48.6%
a close up of a door 48.5%
close up of a window 39.4%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-29

a photograph of a black and white photo of a woman in a veiled veil

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This is a black-and-white infrared image of what appears to be a heavily deteriorated painting. The central figures seem to depict a traditional religious motif, most likely the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, a scene commonly seen in Christian art. The details of the figures are faint and worn, making the faces and other features difficult to discern. The background contains vague indications of clouds or trees, possibly representing a pastoral or heavenly setting. The image reveals areas of damage and loss, suggesting that the painting has suffered from aging, wear, or previous restoration attempts. The piece is enclosed in a simple frame.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a heavily deteriorated or faded painting. It features the figures of a woman and a child, reminiscent of the representation of the Madonna and Child. The outlines of the figures are visible, but much of the detail in their faces and clothing has been lost, giving the image a ghostly or ethereal quality. The background appears to have a cloudy or abstract landscape, but it is also highly deteriorated. The entire image has a worn, aged appearance, with visible cracks and a textured surface, suggesting it may be an old artwork or a photograph of a damaged painting. The frame of the artwork is also visible around the perimeter.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image appears to be a black and white photograph or painting depicting a ghostly, ethereal figure. The figure is shrouded in a flowing, draped garment that obscures its features, creating an air of mystery and ambiguity. The background is hazy and indistinct, with hints of foliage or other natural elements, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere of the scene. The overall impression is one of a mysterious, supernatural presence captured in a moment of contemplation or repose.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This appears to be an old, faded or damaged black and white photograph or artwork. The image is quite blurry and deteriorated, showing what looks like a figure in flowing robes or a dress. The overall quality is quite poor and grainy, making it difficult to make out clear details. The image appears to be framed or mounted, with visible edges around the periphery. The tonal range is mostly in grays, creating a ghostly or ethereal quality to the composition.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a painting, possibly an oil painting, depicting two figures in a romantic embrace. The painting appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as cracks and discoloration.

  • The painting is rectangular in shape and has a thick border around it.
    • The border is made up of two thin lines that run along the edges of the painting.
    • The lines are slightly raised and have a textured appearance.
  • The painting itself is a dark color, with shades of gray and black dominating the scene.
    • The figures in the painting are depicted in a romantic embrace, with their faces close together.
    • The figures are not clearly defined, but they appear to be wearing clothing that is flowing and elegant.
  • The background of the painting is indistinct, but it appears to be a landscape or interior scene.
    • The background is a lighter shade of gray than the figures, and it has a soft, hazy quality to it.
    • There are no discernible objects or features in the background, suggesting that it may be a generic or abstract representation.

Overall, the painting appears to be a romantic and intimate scene, with the two figures at the center of the composition. The use of dark colors and soft lighting creates a sense of drama and emotion, while the indistinct background adds to the sense of mystery and ambiguity.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

This image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of an old, faded painting or artwork. The painting is framed and features a central figure, possibly a woman, with a head covering or veil. The background of the painting is indistinct, but it may depict a landscape or interior scene. The overall condition of the painting suggests that it is quite old and has undergone significant wear and tear over time.

The photograph itself has a rough, textured quality, with visible scratches and marks on the surface. The edges of the frame are also visible, giving the impression that the photograph was taken in a casual or informal setting. Overall, the image conveys a sense of age and neglect, as if the painting has been forgotten or overlooked for many years.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a painting, likely an infrared image. The painting depicts a figure, possibly a woman, with a baby. The woman is shown in a sitting position, with her head tilted to the side and her hands resting on her lap. The baby is held in her arms, and both the woman and the baby appear to be looking towards the right side of the painting. The painting is framed in a dark wooden frame, and there is a watermark in the bottom right corner of the image.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black and white photograph of a painting that appears to be in a state of disrepair. The painting depicts a woman holding a child. The woman's face is obscured, and the child's face is partially visible. The painting is framed in a wooden frame, and the frame is slightly damaged. The background of the painting is blurry, and it appears to be a cloudy sky.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image shows an old, damaged black and white photograph of what appears to be a painting or artwork. The central subject is a figure that seems to be a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. The painting appears to be in a wooden frame.

The image has significant damage, with crackling and deterioration obscuring the details. The subjects are visible but difficult to discern clearly due to the damage.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a very aged painting. It is significantly damaged, with large areas of the paint having flaked or deteriorated. It is also framed by a wooden frame with some tape attached.

Subject Matter:

The subject of the painting seems to be a religious depiction. Specifically, it looks like a Madonna and Child. The woman, likely Mary, is draped in a veil, holding the baby Jesus. There are some indistinct background elements, potentially suggesting an outdoor setting or architectural features.

Condition and Characteristics:

  • Damage: The most striking aspect is the damage to the paint layer. There are areas where the surface is extremely worn, revealing the underlayer and possibly the canvas beneath.
  • Technique: The style of the painting, although poorly visible, may indicate an older Renaissance or Medieval style.
  • Documentation: The presence of numbers and labels ("V58" and "916") on the frame suggests this photograph may be from a museum or art archive.

In conclusion, the image is a photograph of a damaged historical painting of a Madonna and Child, in a state of significant preservation issues.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image appears to be an infrared photograph of an old painting. Infrared photography is often used in art conservation to reveal details that are not visible to the naked eye, such as underdrawings, pentimenti (changes made by the artist during the painting process), and other underlying structures.

In this particular image, the painting seems to depict a religious scene, possibly involving the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus, given the traditional iconography. The figures are faintly visible due to the infrared light, which penetrates through layers of paint and varnish. The image is quite faded and damaged, with significant areas of paint loss and wear, making the details difficult to discern clearly. The background and some of the figures' features are obscured by the degradation of the paint.

The photograph itself is framed, and there are some annotations or markings on the edges, which might be related to cataloging or analysis by art conservators. The overall condition of the painting suggests it has undergone considerable aging and possibly some restoration efforts.

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