Total Objects in Collections

To grasp the scale of the collection, we begin with a simple query to count all the objects in the dataset. These objects are cataloged under the CIDOC CRM ontology as crm:E22_Human-Made_Object:

Counting these object ((COUNT (DISTINCT ?object) AS ?n)), we learn that there are 1,161,584 objects in total, a testament to the richness of this collection.

Objects with Images

Next, we narrow our focus to objects that have associated images. These objects enrich the dataset with visual content:

This reveals that 764,999 objects have associated images, making them accessible for visual exploration

Objects with Production Place Labels

We then search for objects with known production places, adding a layer of geographical context to the collection:

From this, we learn that 17,220 objects have both images and production place labels, providing rich metadata for researchers.

Different Available Type of Artwork

Grouping Paintings by Place of Origin

We then explore paintings and group them by their place of origin:

This query provides insight into the geographical diversity of paintings in the collection.

Painting from specific place of origin

e.g. you can do it for Chinese painting.

Missing Metadata: Objects Without Production Places

Not all objects have complete metadata. We explore those lacking production place information: