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Human Generated Data

Title

Dance of Death (Mortalium nobilitas, first edition)

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar, Bohemian 1607 - 1677

Artist after: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Artist after: Abraham van Diepenbeeck, Flemish 1596 - 1675

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. A. White, M758.-M787

Human Generated Data

Title

Dance of Death (Mortalium nobilitas, first edition)

People

Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar, Bohemian 1607 - 1677

Artist after: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Artist after: Abraham van Diepenbeeck, Flemish 1596 - 1675

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of W. A. White, M758.-M787

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-03

Art 97.2
Person 84.7
Human 84.7
Person 77.5
Person 76.8
Person 76.2
Person 75.4
Person 67.1
Painting 51.5
Person 44.6

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-03

people 99.7
painting 99.6
art 99.6
print 97.5
adult 97.5
man 97.4
one 97.4
group 96
portrait 95.2
wear 94.9
illustration 94.7
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retro 92.1
furniture 91.5
woman 90.8
veil 90.7
museum 89.2
old 87.9
facial hair 85
religion 84.7

Imagga
created on 2021-04-03

vintage 44.7
old 43.2
antique 41.6
frame 39.7
art 32.6
arabesque 30.5
decoration 29.1
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retro 27.9
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blank 18.9
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architecture 16.6
floor cover 16
museum 15.5
building 15.1
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covering 14.7
religion 14.4
stamp 13.8
window 13.7
home 13
carving 13
culture 12.8
mail 12.5
post 12.4
wooden 12.3
textured 12.3
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letter 11.9
sculpture 11.8
postage 11.8
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painting 11.8
rusty 11.4
ornamental 11.4
structure 11.1
carved 10.8
history 10.7
interior 10.6
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obsolete 10.5
detail 10.5
church 10.2
historic 10.1
framework 10
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material 9.8
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paintings 9.8
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object 9.5
binding 9.5
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stone 9.3
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house 8.4
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gallery 7.9
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grungy 7.6
traditional 7.5
monument 7.5
rich 7.5
backdrop 7.4
square 7.2
antiquity 7.2

Google
created on 2021-04-03

Art 83.4
Font 80.5
Painting 74.2
Rectangle 72
Drawing 70.9
Illustration 70.8
Visual arts 69.2
History 67.1
Paper 67
Paper product 66.2
Antique 60.5
Printmaking 60
Pattern 59.8
Room 59.4
Picture frame 57.6
Artwork 57.6
Mythology 56.7
Collection 56.5

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-03

gallery 99.9
scene 99.7
room 99.7
indoor 97.5
drawing 97.4
wall 96.1
sketch 87.2
text 85
white 79.1
person 78.4
book 59.4
cartoon 59.1
engraving 54.5
old 47.9
painting 37.9
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Male, 65.6%
Calm 64.9%
Fear 19.8%
Sad 5.8%
Angry 5.7%
Surprised 1.6%
Happy 1.5%
Confused 0.5%
Disgusted 0.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Painting
Person 84.7%

Categories

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-18

This is a photograph of an intricate engraving or print. The artwork is framed within a book page and features an ornate border with architectural elements like columns and decorative motifs, including figures that appear like small statues or putti. At the center of the composition is an emblematic scene depicting several figures in historical or classical attire surrounding a shield with a heraldic device topped by an hourglass. Below is a banner with Latin text, which is a common feature in emblem books or prints from the Renaissance or Baroque periods. These books often contain moral or philosophical messages referred to by the imagery and text. The central motif seems to allude to themes of nobility and mortality, suggested by the hourglass and the figures' dignified poses. At the bottom of the print, other symbolic elements can be seen, including skulls and bones, which reinforce the theme of mortality. The use of such iconography might imply a vanitas themeā€”a reminder of the transience of life and the futility of vanity. The detailed work and interplay of various elements indicate that this print was made by a skilled artist, catering to an audience that appreciates allegorical and classical references.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-18

The image depicts an intricate, classical-style engraving surrounded by an ornate frame. The central scene features three figures dressed in elaborate, historical attire. One figure appears to be holding an hourglass, symbolizing the passage of time. At the base of the frame, there is a prominent skull, often representing mortality. The corners and sides of the frame include detailed carvings of cherubs, statues, and additional skulls. The overall theme of the illustration seems to center around the concept of mortality and nobility, as suggested by the Latin inscription "MORTALIUM NOBILITAS" in the lower portion of the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-18

The image appears to be an engraved allegorical scene depicting the theme of mortality and nobility. In the central portion, there is a figure enthroned, surrounded by various symbolic elements including skulls, bones, and other items that suggest the transience of earthly life and power. The figures flanking the central scene include soldiers, royalty, and other individuals represented in elaborate dress, alluding to the notion of mortality transcending the divisions of social status. The overall composition is framed by architectural elements and embellished with additional symbolic motifs, creating a visually complex and multilayered depiction of the relationship between mortality and nobility.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-18

The image depicts an allegorical illustration titled "MORTALIUM NOBILITAS", which translates to "Nobility of Mortals". The central figure appears to be a skeleton or personification of death sitting on a pedestal or altar, holding an hourglass. Surrounding the central figure are several well-dressed figures, likely representing different aspects of earthly life and social classes, such as nobility, clergy, and commoners. At the bottom, there are additional figures, possibly representing the lower classes or suffering. The overall composition seems to convey a message about the fleeting nature of worldly status and the ultimate equality of all humans in the face of mortality.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-18

This is a historical engraving with a memento mori theme, titled "MORTALIUM" at the bottom. The image shows an ornate architectural frame containing a central scene with two figures - a nobleman in period dress with a feathered hat on the left, and a lady in elegant dress on the right. Between them, they hold up a lantern, and below is a prominent skull. The frame is decorated with classical columns on either side, and includes cherubs and additional skulls in the decorative elements at the top and bottom. The overall composition serves as a reminder of mortality, which was a common artistic theme in certain historical periods. The style and execution suggest this is likely from the 16th or 17th century.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a page from an antique book, featuring a striking illustration of a skull and crossbones at its center. The skull is surrounded by various figures, including a man and woman in Renaissance attire, a cherub, and a skeleton holding a scythe. The illustration is framed by ornate columns and pilasters, with the Latin phrase "MORTALIVM NOBILITAS" inscribed below the skull. The page itself is off-white, with a subtle yellowing around the edges, suggesting age and wear. The book's binding is visible on the right side, featuring a gold filigree pattern that adds to the overall sense of luxury and antiquity. The background of the image is a plain gray, allowing the intricate details of the illustration to take center stage. Overall, the image presents a haunting yet beautiful representation of mortality, set against the backdrop of a bygone era. The use of Latin and the ornate design elements evoke a sense of history and tradition, while the skull and crossbones serve as a poignant reminder of the transience of human life.

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

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a central illustration surrounded by text and other images. The illustration is a black-and-white drawing of a man and woman standing on either side of a table, with a skull at their feet. The man is dressed in Renaissance attire, while the woman wears a long dress and has her hair styled in an updo. Above them, a skeleton holds a hourglass, symbolizing the passage of time. The text below the illustration reads "MORTALIVM NOBILITAS" in Latin, which translates to "The Nobility of Mortals." This phrase suggests that the image is meant to convey a message about the fleeting nature of human life and the inevitability of death. Surrounding the central illustration are various other images, including cherubs, skulls, and other symbols of mortality. These images add to the overall theme of the page, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and accepting one's own mortality. Overall, the image presents a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the human experience, inviting the viewer to reflect on their own place in the world and the impermanence of life.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-18

The image depicts an open book with a black-and-white illustration on the page. The illustration is framed within a decorative border, featuring a classical architectural style with columns and intricate patterns. At the center of the illustration, there is a scene with several figures, including a man and a woman, standing in front of a pedestal that holds a skull. The man is holding a staff and a lantern, while the woman is holding a cloth or veil. The illustration also includes cherubs and other decorative elements. The title of the illustration is "MORTALIUM NOBILITATIS," which translates to "The Nobility of Mortals." The image conveys a theme of mortality and the reminder of death, with the skull and the figures' solemn expressions.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-18

The image shows an open book with a black-and-white drawing on the left page. The drawing depicts a scene with a skull on the ground and a skeleton holding a lamp and a scythe. There are two people standing on either side of the skeleton, and a woman is standing behind them. The drawing is framed by two columns with a skull on top and a child sitting on the base.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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