Human Generated Data

Title

Iskandar Meets the Angel Israfil and Khizr Finds the Water of Life (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Date

1575-1590

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Norma Jean Calderwood Collection of Islamic Art, 2002.50.36

Human Generated Data

Title

Iskandar Meets the Angel Israfil and Khizr Finds the Water of Life (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Date

1575-1590

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Norma Jean Calderwood Collection of Islamic Art, 2002.50.36

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-18

Art 100
Painting 100
Accessories 97.6
Ornament 97.6
Tapestry 97.6
Adult 97
Male 97
Man 97
Person 97
Person 96.8
Adult 93.7
Male 93.7
Man 93.7
Person 93.7
Person 93.6
Person 93.5
Person 92.8
Person 91
Person 90.8
Person 90.1
Person 88.5
Person 87.9
Person 87.7
Person 85.6
Face 84.6
Head 84.6
Person 82
Person 81.8
Person 81.8
Person 79.4
Person 75.2
Person 73.2
Person 71.5
Person 66.1
Person 65.7
Person 65
Person 63.1
Home Decor 62.8
Modern Art 56
Collage 55.9
Pattern 55.4
Floral Design 55.1
Graphics 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-18

art 99.5
illustration 98.8
painting 98.7
manuscript 98.3
religion 97.7
ancient 96.7
picture frame 96.5
decoration 95.9
Gothic 95.6
god 95.3
old 95.3
antique 94
ornate 93.2
saint 92.5
aura 92.3
artistic 92.3
retro 92
design 91.7
vintage 91.1
print 90.9

Imagga
created on 2018-12-21

jigsaw puzzle 100
puzzle 100
game 98.6
vintage 35.6
art 34.7
old 32.8
retro 26.2
stamp 24.2
mail 23.9
postmark 23.7
texture 21.5
grunge 21.3
postage 20.7
letter 20.2
postal 19.6
pattern 19.2
paint 19
antique 18.2
paper 17.3
post 17.2
culture 17.1
printed 16.7
religion 16.1
icon 15.8
church 15.7
envelope 15.6
ancient 15.6
global 15.5
unique 15.2
shows 14.8
design 14.6
wall 14.5
painted 14.3
color 13.9
colorful 12.9
paintings 12.7
aged 12.7
painter 11.9
stamps 11.8
masterpiece 10.9
philately 10.9
renaissance 10.8
symbol 10.8
delivery 10.7
gold 10.7
map 10.7
mosaic 10.7
letters 10.7
cutting 10.6
surface 10.6
stained 10.6
communications 10.5
artistic 10.4
black 10.2
artwork 10.1
border 10
known 9.9
circa 9.9
museum 9.7
torn 9.7
fine 9.5
grungy 9.5
decoration 9.5
frame 9.2
collection 9
post mail 8.9
canceled 8.9
zigzag 8.9
fame 8.9
textured 8.8
worn 8.6
travel 8.5
city 8.3
traditional 8.3
one 8.2
dirty 8.1
world 8
artist 7.7
holy 7.7
saint 7.7
god 7.7
card 7.7
decorative 7.5
religious 7.5
brown 7.4
historic 7.3
graphic 7.3
rough 7.3
office 7.2
history 7.2
material 7.1
creative 7.1
country 7

Google
created on 2018-12-21

art 76.2
miniature 68.1
picture frame 60.8
painting 57.4
artwork 51

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-21

colorful 52.3
decorated 30.6
painted 24.1
painting 16.8
several 16.6
art 16.6
mural 5.3
museum 3.4
quilt 3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-26
Gender Male, 99.9%
Happy 66.2%
Surprised 32.9%
Fear 6.7%
Disgusted 3.6%
Sad 2.4%
Confused 1.9%
Calm 1.5%
Angry 0.9%

AWS Rekognition

Age 14-22
Gender Male, 83.7%
Calm 98.2%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.2%
Angry 0.6%
Disgusted 0.3%
Happy 0.1%
Confused 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Male, 100%
Confused 73.5%
Surprised 12.3%
Calm 9.2%
Fear 6.3%
Sad 3.3%
Angry 3%
Disgusted 1.2%
Happy 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-24
Gender Male, 98.8%
Confused 74.9%
Calm 9.6%
Fear 9%
Surprised 7%
Sad 4.1%
Angry 1.1%
Disgusted 1.1%
Happy 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-28
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 53.8%
Sad 32.8%
Surprised 9.6%
Fear 8.5%
Angry 8.2%
Confused 3.8%
Disgusted 0.6%
Happy 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-28
Gender Female, 58.5%
Calm 73.3%
Fear 14.2%
Surprised 8.1%
Sad 3.8%
Happy 2.1%
Disgusted 1.2%
Angry 0.8%
Confused 0.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 30-40
Gender Female, 75%
Calm 27.8%
Happy 21.8%
Fear 16.9%
Confused 16.7%
Surprised 13.3%
Sad 2.7%
Angry 2.6%
Disgusted 2.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-26
Gender Female, 98.7%
Calm 92%
Surprised 8.7%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.2%
Happy 1.6%
Disgusted 0.8%
Angry 0.5%
Confused 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-24
Gender Female, 78%
Surprised 99.5%
Fear 7.7%
Sad 2.7%
Calm 0.3%
Angry 0.3%
Disgusted 0.3%
Happy 0.2%
Confused 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 25-35
Gender Male, 99.9%
Calm 84.8%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6.1%
Confused 5.6%
Sad 4.3%
Disgusted 2%
Angry 1.3%
Happy 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 24-34
Gender Male, 74.2%
Surprised 65.4%
Happy 33.4%
Fear 8.8%
Disgusted 6.3%
Calm 4.7%
Sad 4%
Confused 3%
Angry 2.9%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-28
Gender Male, 100%
Sad 99.7%
Calm 16%
Angry 9.5%
Fear 6.5%
Surprised 6.5%
Confused 3.9%
Happy 0.6%
Disgusted 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Male, 99.8%
Confused 89.2%
Surprised 9.7%
Fear 6.2%
Sad 2.9%
Calm 2%
Disgusted 0.2%
Angry 0.1%
Happy 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Male, 99.7%
Calm 58.3%
Confused 21.2%
Surprised 7.7%
Fear 7.2%
Disgusted 6.3%
Sad 4.2%
Happy 2%
Angry 1.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 25-35
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 69.3%
Fear 12.2%
Sad 8.3%
Surprised 7%
Confused 5.9%
Angry 0.7%
Disgusted 0.7%
Happy 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Male, 71.6%
Fear 59.2%
Calm 33.3%
Surprised 7.3%
Confused 6.7%
Happy 5.2%
Sad 3.5%
Disgusted 1.4%
Angry 1.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-24
Gender Male, 98.8%
Calm 38.5%
Surprised 30.8%
Happy 12.2%
Fear 10.5%
Angry 9.3%
Confused 5.5%
Sad 2.8%
Disgusted 1.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-33
Gender Male, 98.3%
Calm 99.1%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.2%
Angry 0.2%
Happy 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%
Confused 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-16
Gender Male, 100%
Confused 82.5%
Surprised 13.2%
Fear 6.1%
Calm 3%
Angry 2.6%
Sad 2.5%
Disgusted 0.4%
Happy 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 94.8%
Surprised 7.2%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.4%
Confused 1.2%
Happy 0.4%
Angry 0.4%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 14-22
Gender Female, 52.3%
Calm 92.9%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 4.1%
Confused 1.1%
Happy 0.5%
Angry 0.2%
Disgusted 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 27-37
Gender Male, 99.8%
Confused 34.3%
Calm 30%
Surprised 17.9%
Fear 16.6%
Sad 2.6%
Happy 1.6%
Disgusted 1%
Angry 0.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 31-41
Gender Female, 99.5%
Fear 49%
Calm 29.6%
Surprised 21.4%
Happy 5.1%
Sad 3.2%
Confused 1.9%
Disgusted 1.8%
Angry 1.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-24
Gender Female, 54.6%
Happy 37.6%
Confused 23.7%
Disgusted 12%
Surprised 11.7%
Calm 8.2%
Fear 7.9%
Sad 3.5%
Angry 2.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Male, 98.1%
Surprised 40.9%
Calm 39.8%
Fear 26.6%
Confused 3.1%
Sad 2.6%
Happy 1.2%
Angry 0.8%
Disgusted 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 14-22
Gender Male, 89.5%
Confused 98.5%
Surprised 6.7%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.2%
Calm 0.4%
Angry 0.1%
Disgusted 0%
Happy 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Male, 99.3%
Calm 49.6%
Confused 14.5%
Fear 11.7%
Surprised 8.2%
Angry 7.7%
Happy 5.7%
Sad 5.2%
Disgusted 1.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-28
Gender Male, 94.6%
Fear 80.2%
Calm 20.1%
Happy 10.4%
Surprised 7.3%
Sad 3%
Disgusted 1.2%
Angry 0.9%
Confused 0.9%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Female, 52.1%
Calm 91.5%
Fear 7.7%
Surprised 6.3%
Happy 2.8%
Sad 2.3%
Angry 0.4%
Disgusted 0.2%
Confused 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-21
Gender Female, 99.6%
Fear 77.1%
Surprised 13.4%
Angry 7.1%
Calm 7.1%
Sad 6.7%
Confused 5.1%
Disgusted 2.1%
Happy 1.1%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Male
Man
Person
Adult 97%
Adult 93.7%
Male 97%
Male 93.7%
Man 97%
Man 93.7%
Person 97%
Person 96.8%
Person 93.7%
Person 93.6%
Person 93.5%
Person 92.8%
Person 91%
Person 90.8%
Person 90.1%
Person 88.5%
Person 87.9%
Person 87.7%
Person 85.6%
Person 82%
Person 81.8%
Person 81.8%
Person 79.4%
Person 75.2%
Person 73.2%
Person 71.5%
Person 66.1%
Person 65.7%
Person 65%
Person 63.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-12-21

a painting on the wall 63.9%
a painting of a person 53.2%
a painting on a wall 53.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a painting of a man on a horse drawn by a man -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

The image is an intricately detailed Persian miniature painting, characterized by vibrant colors, fine detailing, and a rich composition. The artwork features multiple figures, dressed in colorful garments, spread across a complex mountainous landscape. Some figures are depicted with animals such as horses, contributing to the dynamic narrative scene. The setting includes lush greenery, flowers, and trees, with a feeling of movement and interaction among the characters. At the bottom, two figures appear engrossed in activity, while the surrounding text is written in elegant Persian script. The borders of the image are decorated with golden floral patterns, adding to the opulence and sophistication of the artwork.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

This image is a traditional Persian miniature painting with intricate details and vibrant colors. It depicts a lively scene set in a lush, mountainous landscape with various figures dressed in colorful, ornate garments. Some of the figures are on horseback, while others are seated or standing among the rocks and vegetation. The scene is dynamic, suggesting a narrative or historical event. The background has a rich blue sky adorned with golden rays and decorative motifs. The border of the painting features intricate floral patterns, and there is ornate calligraphy present, providing context or a description for the scene taking place. The artwork showcases the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of Persian miniatures.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to be an ornate and intricate Persian or Islamic miniature painting. It depicts a complex and vibrant scene with numerous figures engaged in various activities. The central figure appears to be a woman in traditional attire, possibly a deity or important figure, surrounded by a celestial or spiritual motif. The rest of the painting shows a lush, fantastical landscape with many smaller figures, animals, and architectural elements. The overall style and composition suggest this is a work of Persian or Islamic art, likely from a manuscript or illustrated text.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts a detailed Persian miniature painting. The painting shows a lush garden scene with many figures engaged in various activities. In the center, a large figure in a red robe sits reading from a book, likely meant to represent a scholar or learned person. Surrounding this central figure are numerous other figures, both seated and standing, dressed in colorful robes. They appear to be having discussions or gatherings amidst the garden setting.

The garden itself is filled with trees, shrubs and flowers rendered in fine detail. Stylized rocky outcrops and a stream run through the scene. The garden is enclosed by decorative walls with arched openings providing views to a blue sky beyond.

Intricate Persian calligraphy runs along the top of the painting in cartouches, likely identifying the scene or the text being read. The entire miniature is framed with an ornate floral border. The rich colors, fine linework, patterning of the robes, and attention to detail are all hallmarks of the masterful Persian miniature painting tradition.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This is a Persian miniature painting, likely from a manuscript. The scene shows multiple figures in traditional Middle Eastern attire gathered in a mountainous landscape. The composition is vertically oriented with a deep blue background representing the sky, and features a large figure in red at the top of the image.

The painting includes several groups of people wearing colorful robes in reds, yellows, and blues, seated or mounted on horses throughout the rocky landscape. There are decorative elements like trees, flowers, and clouds, with a particularly striking golden cloud formation with radiating lines at the top of the image.

The artwork includes Persian calligraphy in several text boxes integrated into the composition. The border of the page features a golden decorative pattern with floral motifs. The style is characteristic of Persian manuscript illumination, with its detailed figures, rich colors, and hierarchical scaling (where important figures are depicted larger than others).

The painting demonstrates the sophisticated artistic techniques of medieval Persian art, including the use of vibrant pigments, careful detail work, and the characteristic layered perspective typical of this style.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a vibrant and intricate miniature painting, likely originating from the Persian or Indian subcontinent, possibly dating back to the 16th century. The artwork is characterized by its rich colors, detailed motifs, and the use of gold leaf, which was a common practice in miniature painting during that era.

Composition and Details

  • The painting is rectangular in shape, with a gold border surrounding the central image.
  • The border features an intricate floral pattern, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal of the piece.
  • The central image is divided into two sections: the top half and the bottom half.
  • The top half of the painting features a majestic green dragon, its body curled in a majestic pose, with its head raised high and its tail extended downwards.
  • The dragon is surrounded by a halo of light, symbolizing its divine or supernatural nature.
  • In the top left corner, a figure is depicted, dressed in red robes and holding a staff, which may represent a king, a deity, or a mythical being.
  • The bottom half of the painting is filled with a multitude of figures, all engaged in various activities.
  • Some figures are shown riding horses, while others are seated on the ground, surrounded by animals and plants.
  • The figures are dressed in colorful attire, with intricate patterns and designs adorning their clothing.
  • The background of the painting is a deep blue, which provides a striking contrast to the vibrant colors of the foreground.

Symbolism and Meaning

  • The green dragon is a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and power in many Eastern cultures.
  • The presence of the dragon in the painting may indicate the importance of these qualities in the context of the artwork.
  • The figure in the top left corner may represent a powerful ruler or deity, overseeing the activities of the figures in the bottom half of the painting.
  • The animals and plants depicted in the painting may symbolize the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things.

Conclusion

The miniature painting is a masterpiece of Persian or Indian art, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist. The use of gold leaf and the intricate details of the painting demonstrate the high level of artistry and attention to detail that was characteristic of miniature painting during the 16th century. The symbolism and meaning behind the painting are open to interpretation, but it is clear that the artwork is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a painting of a man reading a book, surrounded by a crowd of people and animals. The man is dressed in an orange robe and has a black hat on his head. He is holding a book in his hands and appears to be reading from it.

In the background, there are several trees and rocks, as well as a few animals such as deer and birds. The sky above is blue and features a few clouds.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the man is sharing knowledge or telling a story to the gathered crowd. The presence of animals and natural elements adds a sense of serenity and tranquility to the scene.

It's worth noting that the image appears to be a reproduction or scan of an older artwork, possibly from the Middle East or Asia. The style and composition of the painting are reminiscent of traditional Islamic or Persian art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a painting with a golden border and a beige background. It depicts a scene with a man standing on a rock, pointing at something with his right hand, while his left hand is holding a piece of paper. The man is wearing a red robe and a white turban. The scene includes several people, some of whom are riding horses, and they are all wearing traditional clothing. The painting also includes a tree, plants, and flowers. The painting has a blue border with some text written in Arabic.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a painting with a golden border and a golden leaf design on the sides. It features a person in the top left corner, wearing a red robe and holding a scroll. He seems to be looking at the scroll. In the middle, there are people riding horses, and some are standing. They are wearing different colors of clothing. There are also trees and plants in the area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

This is a Persian miniature painting, likely from a manuscript. The artwork depicts a complex scene with numerous figures, horses, and architectural elements. Here are some of the key features:

  • Composition: The painting has a multi-layered composition with figures arranged across different levels, suggesting a narrative unfolding over time or within various locations. The use of perspective is stylized, a common characteristic of Persian miniatures.
  • Figures: The figures are diverse, clad in colorful attire and turbans. Many are on horseback, while others are on foot, suggesting a battle, procession, or other large-scale gathering.
  • Setting: The setting appears to be a mountainous landscape with trees, rocks, and floral elements. A blue background with golden rays emanates from the top, possibly depicting the heavens or a divine presence.
  • Imagery: Several elements can be observed: a central figure (possibly a leader or deity) is pointing. Additionally, several figures are riding horses or on foot.
  • Color Palette: The painting utilizes a vibrant color palette with emphasis on reds, yellows, blues, and greens.
  • Text: Inscriptions in Persian script surround the image, indicating this is an illustration from a manuscript, most likely a narrative poem or historical text.
  • Border: The painting has a decorative border featuring floral and animal motifs, typical of Persian art.

The painting seems to tell a story of battles, processions, and divine interventions. The presence of many figures, horses, and the detailed landscape points towards a grand and elaborate narrative, likely related to historical events or mythical tales. The exact story can only be understood with the help of the script.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

This is an Persian miniature painting that appears to be an illustration from a manuscript.

The painting depicts a complex scene with multiple figures and elements arranged in distinct layers. In the upper left corner, there's a figure of a man with dark hair and dressed in orange with blue sleeves. He is gesturing or pointing towards the scene below. Above him is a green figure, possibly representing a mystical entity or a symbolic element, and there are also lines emanating from this figure against a blue background.

Below this, there is a gathering of people. Many of them are wearing turbans, and some are on horseback. The figures are dressed in a variety of colors, including orange, red, yellow, and blue. The landscape appears to be rocky and mountainous, with scattered trees and vegetation. The scene suggests a narrative or a historical event.

At the bottom, there are two figures sitting and looking at something on the ground, while a white horse and a brown horse are standing in the middle.

The entire scene is framed by a border that features decorative elements such as birds and animals. There is also text written in Persian script along the top and bottom of the image. The overall style of the painting is intricate and detailed, with a focus on vibrant colors and ornamental patterns.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a detailed miniature painting, likely from a Persian or Mughal manuscript. It depicts a scene with multiple figures engaged in various activities, set against a richly decorated background.

Key elements of the image include:

  1. Central Figure: At the top left, there is a large, prominent figure with a halo, suggesting a divine or angelic being. This figure appears to be observing the scene below.

  2. Group of People: Below the central figure, a group of people is gathered. They are dressed in colorful, traditional attire, indicating a scene from a historical or mythological context. Some are seated, while others are standing or engaged in conversation.

  3. Activities: The people are involved in various activities, such as playing musical instruments, conversing, and possibly feasting. There are also animals present, including a deer and a lion, which adds to the idyllic and harmonious atmosphere.

  4. Background: The background features a lush, natural setting with trees, flowers, and a flowing stream, enhancing the serene and peaceful ambiance of the scene.

  5. Text: There are inscriptions in Persian script, which likely provide context or narration for the scene depicted. These inscriptions are placed in rectangular boxes within the painting.

  6. Artistic Style: The painting is rich in detail, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. The use of gold and elaborate designs is characteristic of Persian and Mughal miniature art.

Overall, the image portrays a harmonious and idyllic scene, possibly from a mythological or religious narrative, with a focus on the interaction between humans and nature under the watchful eye of a divine figure.

Text analysis

Amazon

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