Human Generated Data

Title

X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Saints"

Date

-

People

Related name: Pietro degli Ingannati, Italian active 1529-1548

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs, Straus.6531

Human Generated Data

Title

X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Saints"

People

Related name: Pietro degli Ingannati, Italian active 1529-1548

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Alan Burroughs Collection of X-Radiographs, Straus.6531

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-07-02

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

texture 99.1
desktop 98.9
vintage 98.5
abstract 98.5
paper 98.2
scraping 97.8
splash 97.6
art 97.2
dirty 97.1
pattern 96.8
old 96.7
antique 96.5
retro 96.2
rough 96.2
stain 96
sooty 96
design 95.1
wallpaper 94.5
background 93.8
edge 93.7

Imagga
created on 2022-07-02

wall 30.5
structure 29.6
old 27.2
fountain 26.5
stone 26.1
rock 23.5
step 23.1
texture 21.6
water 20.7
support 20.7
stream 19.9
grunge 19.6
ancient 19
landscape 18.6
waterfall 17.5
travel 16.9
device 16.6
vintage 16.6
pattern 16.4
park 15.7
river 15.1
architecture 14.9
antique 14.7
weathered 14.3
forest 13.9
rough 13.7
dirty 13.6
textured 13.2
natural 12.7
building 12.4
paint 11.8
aged 11.8
cliff 11.7
tourism 11.6
surface 11.5
damaged 11.5
grungy 11.4
brown 11
material 10.7
tree 10.7
scenic 10.5
detail 10.5
outdoors 10.5
sky 10.2
city 10
history 9.8
rust 9.6
barrier 9.5
color 9.5
frame 9.2
art 9.1
national 9.1
fall 9.1
black 9
retro 9
design 9
worn 8.6
construction 8.6
canvas 8.5
snow 8.5
rocks 8.5
summer 8.4
wood 8.3
ice 8.3
scenery 8.1
cougar 8.1
close 8
urban 7.9
cascade 7.9
burned 7.9
ruin 7.8
space 7.8
outdoor 7.7
weather 7.3
lake 7.3
border 7.2
landmark 7.2
mountain 7.2
trees 7.1
fence 7.1
obstruction 7.1
sea 7

Google
created on 2022-07-02

Wood 84.5
Grey 84.1
Black-and-white 82.9
Rectangle 81.4
Art 77.3
Font 76.1
Monochrome photography 74
Monochrome 71.3
Brick 71.2
Painting 71.1
Pattern 68.5
Visual arts 66.7
History 65.2
Trunk 61.4
Drawing 59.1
Rock 58
Room 54.9
Still life photography 54.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-07-02

text 99.6
drawing 96.9
sketch 94.5
black and white 88.4
painting 77

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 27-37
Gender Female, 52%
Calm 78.7%
Sad 17.8%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 5.9%
Disgusted 3%
Happy 0.7%
Confused 0.6%
Angry 0.6%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Unlikely
Headwear Unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-07-02

a blurry photo of an old building 62.2%
a blurry image of an old building 62.1%
a blurry photo of a building 56.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a black and white photo of a cat sitting on a ledge -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be an X-ray scan of a painting, revealing hidden layers beneath its surface. The faint outlines depict a woman (possibly a figure of Mary) wearing a veil and holding a child (presumably Jesus), suggesting a religious theme, potentially from Christian iconography. The image itself is heavily distorted with visible cracks, streaks, and areas of loss, indicating wear, age, or intentional overpainting. These imperfections highlight the internal structure of the artwork, revealing the underlying composition and construction.

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

This image appears to be an x-ray of a painting. The x-ray reveals the underlying layers and composition of the artwork, showing two figures. The larger, more prominent figure seems to be an adult, possibly a woman, wearing a hood or a veil. The smaller figure in the lower left of the image seems to be a child or baby, possibly being held by the adult. The image is grayscale, with various textures and lines visible, typical of an x-ray, showing areas where the paint is thicker or where changes may have been made by the artist. The figures and shapes are not entirely clear, contributing to the mysterious and ethereal quality of x-ray imaging of paintings.

Meta Llama

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a piece of artwork, possibly a painting or drawing. The artwork is in a state of disrepair, with visible cracks and scratches on the surface. The image is quite dark, making it difficult to discern any details or features. There are some white marks and streaks visible, which may be part of the artwork itself or possibly damage to the photograph.

The overall impression is that the artwork is old and worn, with a sense of age and history to it. Despite the poor condition, there is still something intriguing about the image, perhaps due to the mystery surrounding the artwork's origins and meaning.

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a painting, possibly a portrait. The image is heavily damaged, with scratches and tears throughout. The subject of the painting is difficult to discern due to the damage, but it appears to be a person or people. The background of the painting is also unclear, but it may be a landscape or interior scene.

In the top-left corner of the image, there are some numbers and letters that appear to be handwritten. These may be notes or labels added to the image at some point in its history. The overall condition of the image suggests that it may be an old or historical photograph, possibly from the early 20th century or earlier.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a monochromatic X-ray photograph of a painting or artwork. The image is divided into two sections, with the upper section showing a more detailed and defined image of a human figure, while the lower section is more blurred and less distinct.

The upper section shows a human figure that appears to be seated or reclining, with the head and upper body visible. The figure has long, flowing hair and is wearing a garment that covers the upper body. The details of the figure are more clearly defined in this section, with the contours and features of the face and body visible.

The lower section of the image is more blurred and less distinct, with the details of the figure less clear. The figure appears to be the same as in the upper section, but the image is less defined and the contours and features are less visible.

The image has a monochromatic, grayscale appearance, with the details of the figure and background rendered in shades of gray. The image has a somewhat abstract and surreal quality, with the blurred and distorted appearance of the lower section creating a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty.

Overall, the image appears to be an artistic representation of a human figure, with the use of X-ray technology to reveal the underlying structure and details of the painting or artwork. The contrast between the upper and lower sections of the image creates a sense of tension and intrigue, inviting the viewer to explore the meaning and significance of the artwork.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a painting. The painting appears to depict a person, but the details are somewhat obscured. The person's face is visible, but the features are not clearly defined. The painting has a textured surface, with visible brushstrokes and a rough, uneven appearance. The edges of the painting are irregular, with some areas appearing to be unfinished or incomplete. The painting appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of age and wear.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

The image appears to be a distressed or damaged photograph of a painting. The painting seems to depict a figure, possibly a child, in the lower left corner. Above and to the right of the figure, there is an arch-like structure and possibly another figure or form. The image has significant damage in the form of streaks, blotches, and marks that obscure the details of the painting. There is a patch missing in the lower right corner. Numbers "90" and "2326" are visible in the top corners of the image, which might be catalogue or identification numbers. The overall impression is of an old and poorly preserved archival record of an artwork.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

The image is a black and white, highly distressed photograph or print, possibly an x-ray of a painting. It appears to be a close-up or detail shot of a larger composition.

Key observations:

  • Subject Matter: The visible elements suggest the presence of figures, potentially human, rendered in what appears to be a classical or religious style.
  • Damage/Distress: The image has significant damage, including white lines or streaks that likely represent cracks, scratches, or perhaps paint loss. The overall surface texture is uneven and worn.
  • Technical Aspect: The high contrast and inversion (negative) of the image, coupled with the fine detail visible in the figures, points towards an x-ray-type technique or a similarly processed image. The presence of "90" and "2326" in the upper corners also suggests the image is archived.
  • Composition: The frame cuts off the image at an angle, and it seems like the photo is an image of a very old painting.

In summary, this is likely a photograph of a painting, likely in a very fragile or damaged state.

Mistral Pixtral

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

This image appears to be an infrared photograph of a mural or fresco, likely taken for the purpose of art conservation or analysis. Infrared photography is often used to reveal details that are not visible to the naked eye, such as underdrawings, alterations, or hidden layers of paint.

Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Subject Matter: The image shows a figure that seems to be a person, possibly a religious or historical figure given the style and context. The figure has a large, rounded head and is wearing a garment with visible folds.

  2. Details: The infrared light reveals various details that might not be apparent in a regular photograph:

    • The figure's face and garment show intricate details, including lines that might represent folds in clothing or facial features.
    • There are horizontal lines across the figure, which could be cracks or signs of aging in the paint or plaster.
    • The bottom part of the image shows more pronounced damage or deterioration, with visible patches and areas where the paint or plaster has flaked off.
  3. Condition: The mural or fresco appears to be in a state of deterioration. There are visible cracks, flaking, and areas where the paint or plaster has worn away, revealing the underlying surface.

  4. Purpose: Such infrared images are typically used by art conservators to assess the condition of the artwork, identify areas that need restoration, and understand the techniques used by the original artist.

Overall, this image provides a detailed look at the underlying structure and condition of a historical or artistic piece, offering valuable information for conservation efforts.

Text analysis

Amazon

2326
90"

Google

907 J 2326
907
J
2326