• SEARCH
  • RETRIEVAL
  • FILTER
  • HUMAN

How to source high resolution art images with your AI

Connect your agent to the Met Museum collection. It will find specific public domain pieces and grab the direct links to the high-res files for you.

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Short answer

How can I get high-res public domain art using my AI?

Your AI searches the Met Museum database for specific artworks and retrieves the direct URLs for the highest resolution versions available. You get the exact links needed for high-quality use without manual searching.

The outcomes

What you get

The AI handles the search and the data retrieval.

SEARCH

Targeted artwork discovery

The agent scans the museum's catalog for specific artists, periods, or subjects. You get a list of matching objects.

RETRIEVAL

Direct image links

The AI pulls the specific URLs for the high-resolution files. These links point directly to the image assets.

FILTER

Public domain focus

The agent identifies which pieces are in the public domain. This ensures you find usable assets.

HUMAN

Final selection

You review the list of URLs and decide which specific high-res files to download or use in your project.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for art.

The AI moves from a broad search to a specific file retrieval.

  1. Find the art

    The agent looks through the Met Museum's digital collection based on your description or artist name.

    search_objects

  2. Get the details

    Once a piece is identified, the agent pulls the full metadata for that specific object.

    get_object

  3. Extract URLs

    The agent parses the object data to find the direct link to the high-resolution image file.

    get_object

  4. Deliver links

    The agent presents the direct URLs to you in the chat interface.

    search_objects

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap out the artist names or time periods for the specific art you want to find.

Met Museum Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Met Museum capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "met-museum-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HjqHESaiLFVMldkDXzJ9RBEYocbewdLUJLPlFCFJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Connect Met Museum once, then ask.

One connection gives your agent access to the entire museum database. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the images for me?

    No. The AI provides the direct URLs for the high-resolution images, but you must download the files yourself.

  • 02

    Does it only find public domain art?

    The AI can search the whole catalog, but you should specify 'public domain' in your prompt if you only want copyright-free works.

  • 03

    Can the AI change the metadata of the museum records?

    No. The AI only reads data from the Met Museum. It cannot edit or delete any records in their system.

  • 04

    How does it find the high-res versions?

    The agent uses the object data to locate the specific URL pointing to the highest resolution file available in the database.

  • 05

    Can I ask for specific dimensions?

    Yes, you can include size or medium requirements in your search prompt to narrow down the results.

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