Human Generated Data

Title

The Age of Bronze

Date

c. 1590

People

Artist: Hans Collaert the Younger, Netherlandish 1566-1628

Artist after: Tobias Verhaecht, Flemish 1561 - 1631

Publisher: Philips Galle, Netherlandish 1537 - 1612

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Robert Bradford Wheaton and Barbara Ketcham Wheaton in honor of Mrs. Arthur K. Solomon, M25932

Human Generated Data

Title

The Age of Bronze

People

Artist: Hans Collaert the Younger, Netherlandish 1566-1628

Artist after: Tobias Verhaecht, Flemish 1561 - 1631

Publisher: Philips Galle, Netherlandish 1537 - 1612

Date

c. 1590

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Robert Bradford Wheaton and Barbara Ketcham Wheaton in honor of Mrs. Arthur K. Solomon, M25932

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

Art 98.5
Human 97.7
Drawing 59.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

illustration 99.8
people 99.4
print 99.3
art 98.5
war 97.7
adult 97.4
painting 97.4
weapon 97.2
skirmish 97
group 96.8
woodcut 96.7
man 96.6
military 93.9
lithograph 93.8
cavalry 93.1
force 92.3
engraving 92.1
paper 91
veil 90.1
sword 89

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 93.4
map 46
vintage 43.1
old 40.5
antique 38.3
atlas 31.9
sepia 31.1
paper 30.6
geography 29.9
world 27.5
capital 24.7
route 24.4
states 24.2
navigation 24.1
continent 23.3
travel 23.3
globe 23.2
nation 22.8
plan 22.7
road 22.6
navigate 22.6
location 22.5
city 22.5
wallpaper 22.2
retro 22.2
country 22
direction 21.9
expedition 21.7
planet 21.7
boundary 21.7
discovery 21.5
geographic 20.8
find 20.6
guide 20.6
position 20.5
tour 20.3
journey 19.8
art 19.7
tourism 19
gold 18.9
grunge 17.9
money 17
explore 16.7
texture 16
ancient 15.6
state 14.4
path 14.2
note 13.8
cash 12.8
dutch 12.7
design 12.4
currency 11.7
bill 11.4
dollar 11.2
letter 11
aged 10.9
bank 10.8
page 10.2
finance 10.2
border 10
history 9.9
us 9.7
parchment 9.6
historic 9.2
close 9.1
business 9.1
stamp 9.1
pattern 8.9
manuscript 8.8
textured 8.8
dollars 8.7
card 8.5
document 8.4
graffito 8.3
frame 8.3
backdrop 8.3
1929 7.9
text 7.9
decoration 7.8
scrapbook 7.8
exchange 7.6
envelope 7.5
brown 7.4
global 7.3
financial 7.1

Google
created on 2019-08-10

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

text 99.6
drawing 98.9
book 98.1
sketch 94.8
illustration 86.4
cartoon 82.8
old 71.6
person 68.9
painting 18

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Male, 50%
Sad 49.5%
Happy 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Calm 50.2%
Angry 49.6%
Surprised 49.5%
Fear 49.5%
Disgusted 49.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 37-55
Gender Male, 50%
Happy 49.5%
Angry 49.5%
Surprised 49.5%
Fear 49.5%
Disgusted 49.5%
Sad 49.5%
Calm 50.5%
Confused 49.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 8-18
Gender Female, 50%
Calm 49.8%
Disgusted 49.5%
Sad 49.7%
Fear 49.5%
Angry 49.9%
Confused 49.5%
Surprised 49.5%
Happy 49.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-16
Gender Male, 50.3%
Confused 49.5%
Sad 49.8%
Surprised 49.5%
Calm 49.7%
Happy 49.5%
Angry 49.6%
Disgusted 49.5%
Fear 49.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-35
Gender Female, 50.4%
Happy 49.6%
Sad 49.7%
Disgusted 49.8%
Angry 49.5%
Fear 49.5%
Confused 49.5%
Surprised 49.5%
Calm 49.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Person

Clarifai

Tree
Poster
Person
House

AWS Rekognition

Painting 98.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 96.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 95.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 90.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 81.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 78.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 68.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 67.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 65.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 64%

AWS Rekognition

Person 63.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 62.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 57.4%

Clarifai

Tree 96.8%

Clarifai

Tree 74.7%

Clarifai

Tree 39%

Clarifai

Tree 33.2%

Clarifai

Poster 57.3%

Clarifai

Person 55.1%

Clarifai

Person 52.7%

Clarifai

Person 50.3%

Clarifai

Person 49.9%

Clarifai

Person 48.1%

Clarifai

Person 47.5%

Clarifai

Person 44.9%

Clarifai

Person 44.5%

Clarifai

Person 44%

Clarifai

Person 42.6%

Clarifai

Person 39.6%

Clarifai

Person 38.2%

Clarifai

Person 35%

Clarifai

House 42.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

beaches seaside 88.8%
nature landscape 5.3%
streetview architecture 4.6%
paintings art 1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-10

a painting of a book 59%
a painting of a person 58.9%
an old photo of a book 47.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a city in the 19th century.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a drawing of a village scene with a village scene

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-07

The image appears to be an intricate etching or engraving, depicting a detailed, bustling scene with multiple activities happening concurrently in an expansive landscape.

In the foreground on the left, there are various farm tools and weapons, such as a shield, an axe, a scythe, and a spear, leaning against a tree. This suggests a transition from agricultural to possibly combat or defense-related activities.

Moving further into the scene, there are various individuals engaged in distinct tasks. Some people are laboring in the fields, possibly harvesting crops or tilling the soil, indicating agricultural work. In the center, there's a group of people on horseback traversing a path that seems to lead to a fortified town or city in the middle distance towards the left.

On the right, near the middle and foreground, there are groups of people appearing to wrestle or engage in some form of physical activity. Others are busy with daily chores or constructing homes, suggesting productivity and community living.

In the background, there's a detailed cityscape with buildings, a harbor with ships, and distant mountains or cliffs under a dramatic sky filled with clouds. Smoke or clouds are emanating from the city, which could be indicative of industry or possibly conflict.

The scene overall reflects a period of civilization where agriculture, daily labor, community activities, construction, and possible martial preparations are all simultaneously vital aspects of life. The presence of Latin text at the bottom of the image implies that this scene could be illustrative of a specific historical or mythological narrative.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-07

This image appears to be an etching or an engraving from an older book, possibly from the Renaissance or early modern period. The artwork is titled "ETAS ÆNEA," suggesting a theme related to the age, or a period in the life of the legendary hero Aeneas, from Roman mythology.

The scene depicted is rich in detail and activities:

  • On the left, there appears to be a pastoral landscape with lush trees and a collection of instruments at the foreground, including a lute and some wind instruments, lying on the ground, as if left behind by musicians.

  • In the center, there is a bustling village scene with various groups of people engaged in different activities, some conversing while others are walking or busy with work. There is also a small body of water with a bridge over it.

  • To the right, the landscape opens up to show a waterfront with ships and a distant cliff or rock formation. More people can be seen here, some carrying goods while others interact with each other.

  • The foreground includes Latin inscriptions, which would typically relate to the symbolism or story being portrayed in the artwork.

The overall impression is of a detailed, allegorical scene, capturing different aspects of life in a village or town that might be relating to different stages of life, or the journey of Aeneas itself. Each individual, set of instruments, and architectural element has been rendered with meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of engraving art from historical periods where such images served not only as illustrations but as means to transmit stories and lessons.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-07

This image appears to be an engraved illustration depicting a detailed rural landscape scene. The scene includes a village with various buildings, structures, and people engaged in different activities. There are trees, hills, and a body of water in the background, as well as various symbolic or allegorical elements such as winged figures and other details. The overall style and composition of the image suggest it may be an illustration from a historical or literary work.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-07

This is a detailed historical engraving titled "ÆTAS ÆNEA" (The Bronze Age). It's a landscape scene showing a medieval or Renaissance-era village with various activities taking place. In the foreground, there are several figures engaged in different tasks, including what appears to be military or combat training. The image shows both horsemen and foot soldiers, and various weapons and military equipment can be seen in the lower left corner of the image.

The scene includes a fortified town in the background with walls and towers, and ships can be seen in a harbor or waterway. The landscape features rolling hills, trees, and various architectural structures including houses with steep-pitched roofs. The artistic style is characteristic of Renaissance-era engravings, with fine line work and careful attention to detail in both the foreground and background elements.

There's a large tree dominating the left side of the composition, and the overall scene appears to be depicting both military and civilian life during this historical period. The image includes Latin text at the bottom, suggesting it may be part of a larger series or educational work about historical ages or periods.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-07

This etching depicts a detailed allegorical scene representing the seasons. In the foreground, figures engage in various seasonal activities amidst a rural landscape with trees, fields, and buildings. The Latin inscription at the bottom translates to: "Here fleeting Spring reigns forever, golden Summer gives way to bountiful Autumn." The image captures an idealized, harmonious view of country life and the changing seasons, rendered with fine linework and shading to create depth and texture. The composition leads the eye from the foreground figures back to the distant hills and cloudy sky.

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

This is a historical engraving titled "ÆTAS ÆNEA" (Bronze Age). It's a detailed black and white print showing a medieval or Renaissance-era village scene with various activities taking place. The composition shows a village with houses, towers, and fortifications in the background, while the foreground depicts what appears to be violent or chaotic activity. There are trees on the left side of the image, and the overall landscape includes both architectural and natural elements.

The scene appears to be depicting conflict or warfare, with figures engaged in combat or confrontation throughout the image. The style is typical of medieval or Renaissance-era engravings, with fine line work and detailed cross-hatching to create depth and texture. At the bottom of the image, there appears to be Latin text, suggesting this may have been part of a larger series or educational work about historical ages or periods.

The artwork shows careful attention to perspective, with the village buildings receding into the distance, while the action in the foreground is rendered in greater detail. Ships can be seen in the harbor or waterway in the background, adding to the scene's complexity and scope.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a vintage illustration of a battle scene, featuring various people and objects. The scene is set in a rural area with trees, buildings, and a river in the background.

  • People:
    • There are approximately 20 people in the image, all dressed in medieval clothing.
    • Some people are standing, while others are kneeling or lying on the ground.
    • A few people are holding swords, shields, or other weapons.
  • Objects:
    • There are several objects scattered throughout the image, including:
      • Swords and shields
      • A tree stump
      • A fence
      • A building
      • A river
  • Background:
    • The background of the image features a rural landscape with trees, buildings, and a river.
    • There are also some clouds and a sunburst in the sky.
  • Text:
    • The image includes some text at the top and bottom, which appears to be Latin.
    • The text is written in a decorative font and is difficult to read.

Overall, the image depicts a dramatic and intense battle scene, with people fighting and struggling in the foreground. The background provides a sense of context and setting, with the rural landscape and cloudy sky adding to the mood of the image.

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

The image is a vintage illustration of a village scene, with various people engaged in different activities. The title "ETAS ENEA" is written at the top.

In the foreground, there are several objects such as a tree, a shield, a bow and arrow, and other weapons. A group of people are gathered around a fire, while others are working in the fields or tending to animals. In the background, there are buildings and a body of water, with ships sailing on it.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a peaceful and prosperous community, with people going about their daily lives. The presence of weapons and armor may indicate that the village is prepared for defense, but the dominant impression is one of tranquility and industry.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-07

A black-and-white image of a village with people doing different activities in a field, with a castle in the distance. The village has a house, a tree, and a fence. The people are doing different activities, such as digging the ground, carrying a basket, and walking. Some of them are wearing hats. There are also some objects, like a shovel, a rake, and a bow and arrow. The castle is surrounded by trees and grass.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-07

The image is a black-and-white drawing that depicts a scene from ancient times. It shows a group of people engaged in various activities in a rural setting. The scene includes a large tree in the foreground, with several tools such as a scythe, a hammer, and a shield lying on the ground. In the background, there is a village with houses and a castle, and a few people can be seen riding horses. The drawing also includes some Latin text, which translates to "Third time Sobolus, who was named after the tree, destroyed the city that was built by the Rutulians."

Google Gemini

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

The image is an engraving titled "ÆTAS ENEA" (The Bronze Age), depicting a scene from classical mythology. It is characterized by detailed line work and a panoramic composition, typical of historical prints.

In the foreground, there is a collection of weapons and tools near a pair of trees, including bows, arrows, swords, and a shield. These suggest a setting of conflict and warfare. To the right, several figures are engaged in various activities: some appear to be working on construction, others are engaged in a fight, and some are observing. There's a sense of dynamic movement and action within this scene.

In the background, there is a depiction of a settlement or town. We see a city with fortified walls and ships on the sea. The sky is filled with billowing clouds, and there's a dramatic mountain peak in the distance, which adds depth and grandeur to the composition. There also appears to be a fire or volcanic activity further in the distance, suggesting unrest or destruction.

Texts appear to be included at the bottom of the artwork.

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

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

This is a detailed, monochrome engraving, likely from a historical book or print series. It portrays a scene of both war and civilian life, possibly referencing a historical or mythological event. The artwork is meticulously crafted, employing various techniques of line work to create depth and texture.

Composition and Layout:

The composition is multi-layered:

  • Foreground: A large tree is prominently positioned, with a variety of weapons laid out near its base, including bows, swords, shields, and arrows. This creates a sense of preparation for conflict or the aftermath of a battle.
  • Midground: This area is divided into several scenes: a group of figures seem to be building or working on a building, possibly homes. Several figures appear to be engaged in combat, suggesting fighting or violence. People are also shown on horseback.
  • Background: A distant landscape shows a fortified city and ships on a body of water. A towering rock formation and stylized clouds add further dimension to the scene. Smoke rises in the distance, perhaps indicating battle or destruction.
  • Text: Latin text is inscribed below the image, likely a caption or excerpt from a larger work.

Artistic Style and Technique:

  • The use of cross-hatching and stippling to create shadows and textures gives the piece a sense of depth and volume.
  • The artist's skill in rendering perspective, human anatomy, and the environment is evident.
  • The style is characteristic of Renaissance or Early Modern European engraving.

Possible Themes:

  • The image likely deals with themes of war, conflict, and the rise and fall of civilizations.
  • The inclusion of civilian life suggests that this event would affect all of the population.
  • The presence of weapons, fortifications, and a distant city may symbolize defense and the pursuit of prosperity.
  • The text below may provide further context or allude to a specific historical or allegorical narrative.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is an engraving depicting a scene from the biblical story of Aeneas, as indicated by the title "AETAS AENEA" at the top. The scene appears to be set in a historical or mythological context, featuring various activities and elements that suggest a time of conflict or preparation for battle.

Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Foreground Elements:

    • On the left side, there is a large tree with weapons leaning against it, including a shield, spears, and a bow.
    • Several people are engaged in different activities. Some are working with tools, possibly forging or repairing weapons.
    • A group of people is gathered around a central figure, who seems to be giving instructions or commands.
    • There is a person bending over, possibly tending to a fire or working on the ground.
  2. Background Elements:

    • The background shows a landscape with a village or town, featuring houses with thatched roofs.
    • There are tents and structures that suggest a military encampment or a temporary settlement.
    • In the distance, there are ships on the water, indicating a coastal setting.
    • The sky is filled with clouds, and there are signs of smoke or fire, possibly indicating a battle or some form of destruction.
  3. Text:

    • The image includes Latin text at the bottom, which provides context or narrative to the scene. The text reads:
      • "Tertia iuxta Soholes est nomen ab arce,"
      • "Tempora que ferum deterreret tula."
      • "Hic vagus horrifono credens se nauta Pontos,"
      • "Mirabus intus tam pangerit Arabham."
      • "Signat humanum trepidus fibulisq; limite mensas,"
      • "Sanguineisq; vryet pectora Martis amor."

This engraving likely represents a moment of preparation or aftermath of a battle, with a focus on the activities and interactions of the people involved. The presence of weapons, military encampments, and the narrative text all contribute to the overall theme of conflict and heroism.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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amor
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