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Human Generated Data

Title

Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus)

Date

c. 1660

People

Artist: Albert Flamen, Flemish c. 1620 - 1692

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Arthur K. and Mariot F. Solomon Collection, 2021.270

Human Generated Data

Title

Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus)

People

Artist: Albert Flamen, Flemish c. 1620 - 1692

Date

c. 1660

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Arthur K. and Mariot F. Solomon Collection, 2021.270

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2024-02-23

Art 99.8
Boat 97
Transportation 97
Vehicle 97
Painting 96.3
Drawing 94.2
Animal 89.9
Fish 89.9
Sea Life 89.9
Boat 89.7
Fish 78.5
Furniture 56.6
Food 56
Mullet Fish 56
Seafood 56

Clarifai
created on 2024-02-23

print 100
engraving 99.8
people 99.7
illustration 99.3
art 99
watercraft 98.4
etching 97.8
chalk out 97.7
painting 97.1
vintage 97.1
retro 95.7
man 95.7
old 94.8
antique 94.4
one 94.2
visuals 93.4
no person 93.3
lithograph 93
sepia pigment 92
vehicle 91.9

Imagga
created on 2024-02-23

sketch 62.2
shoe 57
shoes 56.6
leather 56.1
pair 51.9
footwear 51.2
lace 47.5
drawing 45.9
foot 44.8
representation 39.4
fashion 38.4
clothing 37.4
rubber 34.6
wear 34.5
boot 33.8
sand 31.3
boots 31.2
foot gear 29.6
feet 28
object 27.8
male 25.5
soil 24.1
classic 23.2
men 23.2
heels 21.5
shiny 21.3
walking 20.8
style 20.8
close 20.5
casual 20.3
objects 20
black 19.8
running 19.2
heel 18.7
sport 18.1
earth 17.9
sneakers 15.8
training 14.8
jogging 14.7
sole 14.7
shoelace 13.8
laces 13.8
new 13
old 12.5
modern 11.9
two 11.9
track 11.5
worn 11.5
trainers 10.9
dirty 10.8
cool 10.7
athletic 10.5
brown 10.3
sports 10.2
archipelago 10.1
nobody 10.1
accessory 9.5
closeup 9.4
galley 8.9
desert 8.7
gym 8.6
canvas 8.5
dune 8.3
exercise 8.2
lifestyle 7.9
vessel 7.9
culture 7.7
used 7.7
walk 7.6
elegance 7.6
land 7.6
retro 7.4
stylish 7.2

Google
created on 2024-02-23

Fin 87.5
Fish 83.1
Art 81.2
Illustration 71
Drawing 70.7
Artwork 61.4
Printmaking 60.8
Sketch 60.6
Visual arts 59.7
Painting 59.3
Line art 56.5
Fish 56.2
Ray-finned fish 54.4
Bony-fish 52.4
Paper 51.2
Marine biology 50.9

Microsoft
created on 2024-02-23

text 98.9
sketch 98
drawing 97.4
map 90.6
illustration 84.1
ship 56.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Fish
Boat 97%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 96.9%
beaches seaside 1.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2024-02-23

a drawing of a map 50.7%
a close up of a map 50.6%
close up of a map 50.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a group of fish in a net net net net -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-06

This image is an etching or engraving, depicting a still life scene with a number of fish, possibly herring, laid out on a shore with a fishing net draped over some of them. In the background, you can see the ocean with several sailing ships, which suggests that the scene could be set near a fishing harbor. The detail is quite fine, with textures that give a realistic feel to the fish scales and the netting.

The bottom of the etching features text that reads "Halec, le Hareng" which translates from Latin and French respectively to "herring". Additionally, the text "Cum privil. Regis" suggests that the print was made with the privilege of the king, indicating it had been officially sanctioned or granted a patent.

The artist's signature or mark is visible on the bottom left corner, indicating that the work is by an artist with the initials "D. Roemers" followed by "fecit," which means "made by" in Latin. This signature implies that the artwork was created by this artist.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-06

This image is an engraving depicting a group of fish lying on the shore, with a fishing net and stakes in the background. There are also two sailing ships visible in the distance, indicating a coastal or maritime setting. The fish in the foreground are detailed and appear to be realistic in appearance. The engraving has an old-fashioned look and is labeled at the bottom with the text "Halec, le Harang," which is French for "Herring, the Herring." Additionally, the engraving includes the phrase "Cum privil. Regis," suggesting it was made under the privilege or auspices of a king.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-06

The image depicts a maritime scene with fishing nets, ships, and a group of fish in the foreground. The fish appear to be herring, with their distinctive elongated bodies and prominent scales visible. The fishing nets are spread out in the water, suggesting an active fishing operation. In the background, there are two sailboats on the horizon, adding to the nautical theme of the image. The overall composition creates a sense of movement and activity within a coastal or seaside setting.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-06

This is a detailed etching or engraving titled "Halec, Le Harang" (Herring), showing several herring fish lying on what appears to be a shoreline or beach. In the background, there are fishing boats with sails and fishing nets hanging to dry. The fish are rendered with precise detail, showing their scales, fins, and characteristic large eyes. There are also some shells scattered on the ground near the fish. The artistic style is typical of scientific or natural history illustrations from the historical period, with fine line work and careful attention to anatomical accuracy. The composition includes both the caught fish in the foreground and the fishing vessels that would have caught them in the background, telling a complete story of herring fishing.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-24

The image is a black-and-white drawing of fish on the beach. The fish are lying on the sand, with one fish on top of the other. The fish have large eyes and small mouths. The drawing also includes a net in the background, with a boat sailing in the distance. The drawing has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "Halec, Le Harang," and a Latin phrase "Cum priuil. Regis" in the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-24

The image is a black-and-white drawing that depicts a serene seaside scene. In the foreground, there are four fish lying on the sand, and one of them is positioned on top of the others. The fish appear to be freshly caught, as they are arranged in a way that suggests they have just been pulled out of the water. Behind the fish, there is a net, which is likely used for fishing. The net is propped up on a stick, indicating that it is being used for fishing. In the background, there are two sailboats on the water, and they are sailing in opposite directions. The sailboats are depicted in a way that suggests they are moving, as their sails are billowing in the wind. Overall, the image conveys a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, with the serene seaside scene and the freshly caught fish.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white etching or engraving, likely from the 17th or 18th century, depicting a still life of freshly caught fish on a beach, with a seaside background. The style has a classic, detailed feel, reminiscent of old masters.

Foreground:

  • A pile of fish is the central focus. They are likely herring or similar fish (given the inscription "Halec, le Harang" which translates to "Herring, the Herring").
  • The fish appear to be lying on a sandy, somewhat rough surface.
  • Details like a shell and a few small stones are scattered around, adding to the realism.

Background:

  • A fishing net, hanging on a wooden structure, suggests the source of the catch.
  • The sea is depicted with several sailboats in the distance, implying a maritime setting.
  • The horizon line is clear, with subtle details suggesting distant waves or clouds.

Style and Details:

  • The artist has skillfully used fine lines and cross-hatching to create texture, depth, and shading.
  • The details in the fish, particularly the scales, gills, and eyes, are meticulously rendered.
  • The overall composition is well-balanced and the focus is clear.

Text/Inscription:

  • "Halec, le Harang." is written below the image.
  • "Cum privil. Regis." is written at the lower right corner.

In summary, the image is a beautifully executed depiction of a fishing scene. It likely aimed at representing the bounty of the sea and may be the print used for scientific purposes or to illustrate the life of fishermen in the past.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-28

The image is a black-and-white print of fish on a shore with boats in the background.

In the foreground, there are several fish piled on top of each other. They appear to be herring, as indicated by the text below them, "Halec, le Harang." The fish are intricately detailed, with visible scales and defined eyes.

Behind the fish, there's a fishing net draped over a wooden structure. The net is finely drawn, showing its mesh pattern. The shore is depicted with rocks, seaweed, and low vegetation.

In the background, there's a body of water, likely the sea, with two sailing boats. The boats are depicted with masts and sails, indicating they are sailboats. The horizon is visible in the distance.

Overall, the image is a detailed and realistic depiction of a fishing scene, possibly intended as a scientific illustration or a decorative print.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-28

The image is an etching depicting a coastal scene with several fish prominently displayed in the foreground. The fish are laid out on what appears to be a sandy or rocky shore. There are four fish in total, each detailed with scales, fins, and eyes, giving a realistic representation. Behind the fish, there is a fishing net draped over a wooden stake or pole. In the background, there are three sailing ships on the water, adding depth to the scene and indicating a maritime setting. The horizon line is visible, and the sky is lightly shaded, suggesting an open, calm sea environment.

At the bottom of the image, there is text that reads "Haleec. Le Harang. cum privil: Regis," which suggests that the fish depicted might be herring ("harang" being an old term for herring), and the phrase "cum privil: Regis" likely refers to a royal privilege or approval, indicating that the image might have been produced with some form of official sanction.

Overall, the etching captures a serene fishing scene, highlighting both the catch and the tools of the trade against a backdrop of sailing vessels.

Text analysis

Amazon

Cum
Le
Halec,
Cum privil. Regis
Regis
Halec, Le Harang
privil.
Harang
Flames
AB. Flames
AB.

Google

JJ₁² B. Flamen - Halec, Le Harang. Cum. priuil. Regis.
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