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Human Generated Data

Title

Text (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Gulistan of Sa'di

Date

17th-18th century

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Goelet, 1960.70

Human Generated Data

Title

Text (recto and verso), folio from a manuscript of the Gulistan of Sa'di

Date

17th-18th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of John Goelet, 1960.70

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Text 99.6
Handwriting 59.6
Diary 58.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

retro 99.3
paper 98.7
antique 97.6
old 97.5
vintage 97.5
art 97.2
design 94.7
pattern 94.2
vector 93.7
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desktop 93.2
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decoration 93
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leaf 91.8
card 91.6
victorian 91.2
illustration 91.1
painting 90.7
ancient 90.3

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

arabesque 72.9
vintage 41.4
retro 35.3
design 33.8
antique 32
old 31.4
art 31
paper 30.6
frame 30.5
pattern 30.1
texture 29.2
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floral 26.4
border 25.4
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card 21.8
style 20.1
decor 19.5
scroll 19.1
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graphic 19
damask 17.5
element 17.4
ornament 17.3
bookmark 17.2
wallpaper 16.9
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drawing 11.7
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dollar 11.2
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cash 11
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tile 10.8
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set 10.2
dollars 9.7
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symbol 9.4
classic 9.3
artwork 9.2
silhouette 9.1
paint 9.1
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textured 8.8
text 8.7
seamless 8.6
textile 8.6
map 8.5
business 8.5
black 8.4
elements 8.4
cover 8.3
banner 8.3
letter 8.3
painting 8.2
gold 8.2
history 8.1
material 8.1
holiday 7.9
filigree 7.9
vignette 7.9
color 7.8
empty 7.7
wall 7.7
used 7.7
mail 7.7
bill 7.6
menu 7.6
sign 7.5
plant 7.5
shape 7.5
foliage 7.4
brown 7.4

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Brown 98
Rectangle 90.4
Aqua 81.1
Font 79.1
Handwriting 75.9
Pattern 74.8
Paper 69.2
Art 68.7
Paper product 67.7
Circle 66
Visual arts 58.7
Illustration 55.2
Calligraphy 50.8
Wood 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 99
handwriting 97.6
letter 86.2
sign 66.9
plaque 57.8
painted 56.1
painting 43.6
picture frame 18.8
stone 16.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Animal
Fish

AWS Rekognition

Rug 82.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a painting on the wall 80%
a painting on a wall 79.3%
a painting that has a sign on a wall 71%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a large, ornately decorated book with arabic writing

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a manuscript of the qur'an in persian

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features an elegant manuscript page adorned with a central block of Persian calligraphy framed by delicate borders. The text, written on cream-colored paper, is beautifully rendered in neat lines, with certain words emphasized in different colors such as green and red to convey significance. Below the central text, there are two small decorative panels filled with intricate floral motifs.

The surrounding border is richly embellished with gold leaf illustrations against a vibrant blue background. These illustrations depict various animals, including deer, rabbits, and birds, interspersed among flourishing plants and flowers, creating a harmonious and lively natural scene. The artful combination of text, gold decorations, and nature symbolism evokes a serene and refined aesthetic that is characteristic of Persian manuscript artistry.

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

The image features an exquisite piece of Persian calligraphy placed at the center of a decorative page. The calligraphy is inscribed on a cream-colored background bordered by a fine black line. The text appears to be written in a flowing, elegant style, commonly found in traditional Persian manuscripts.

Surrounding the calligraphy is a vast expanse of intricate blue hues with gold detailing. The background is beautifully illustrated with delicate floral and foliage patterns. These include stylized plants and blooms, along with motifs of several animals such as deer and rabbits, all rendered in gold against the blue. The artwork is reminiscent of the elegant margins often used in Persian manuscripts to frame the text block.

In the lower left corner, a small section features additional floral motifs in different colors against the same cream-colored background as the main text, adding a touch of variety and intricacy to the composition. Overall, the piece exhibits a harmonious blend of text and decorative art, characteristic of Persian manuscript illumination.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be a page from an illuminated manuscript or book. The background is decorated with a repeating pattern of gold and blue leaves or foliage. In the center of the page is a framed section of text written in an elegant calligraphic script, likely in Persian or another Middle Eastern language. The text is surrounded by a decorative border. The overall aesthetic suggests this is a page from a high-quality, ornately decorated manuscript or book, possibly of religious or literary significance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an antique manuscript page with Persian or Arabic calligraphy written in black ink on a turquoise background decorated with gold leaf floral and vine patterns. The text is enclosed within a rectangular border that has additional decorative elements in the corners. The style of the calligraphy and ornamentation suggests this is likely an illuminated page from an important Islamic religious or literary text, though I cannot read the specific content of the writing. The aged appearance of the paper and the traditional artistic style point to this being a historical artifact, possibly dating back several centuries, that exemplifies the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Islamic manuscript production.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This appears to be a page from an illuminated Persian manuscript. The page features beautiful calligraphic text written in black ink within a rectangular frame at the center. The text appears to be written in Persian using the Nasta'liq script style. The most striking feature is the background, which shows an intricate floral or vegetal pattern in gold paint against a light blue background. These delicate botanical designs spread across the entire page in a repeating pattern. The gold and blue color combination is characteristic of high-quality Persian manuscript decoration. Small decorative floral elements can also be seen in the text panel. This style of manuscript page was common in Persian literary and poetic works from the medieval and early modern periods.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image presents a page from an illuminated manuscript, characterized by its ornate design and intricate details. The page is divided into two main sections: a central text block and a surrounding border.

  • Central Text Block:
    • The text block is rectangular in shape, featuring a cream-colored background.
    • It contains a poem written in Persian script, which appears to be a passage from a literary work.
    • The text is accompanied by decorative elements, including floral motifs and calligraphic flourishes.
  • Surrounding Border:
    • The border is a vibrant turquoise color, adorned with gold leaf accents.
    • It features an intricate pattern of leaves and vines, creating a sense of movement and energy.
    • The border also includes several animal silhouettes, including birds and possibly a deer or antelope.
  • Overall Design:
    • The page is framed by a thin black border, which adds depth and definition to the design.
    • The combination of the central text block and the surrounding border creates a sense of balance and harmony.
    • The use of contrasting colors and textures adds visual interest to the page, making it a visually striking example of illuminated manuscript art.

In summary, the image showcases a beautifully crafted page from an illuminated manuscript, featuring a central text block with a poem in Persian script, surrounded by a vibrant turquoise border with gold leaf accents and intricate patterns. The design is characterized by its use of contrasting colors and textures, creating a visually striking and harmonious composition.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript, featuring a central text box with intricate calligraphy. The text is written in a language that appears to be Persian or Arabic, and it is accompanied by decorative elements such as floral patterns and geometric shapes.

Key Features:

  • Central Text Box: The text box is rectangular in shape and has a thin border around it. The text inside the box is written in a flowing script, with each line of text separated by a small space.
  • Decorative Elements: The page features various decorative elements, including floral patterns, geometric shapes, and intricate borders. These elements are likely meant to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the manuscript and add visual interest to the text.
  • Language: The language used in the text appears to be Persian or Arabic, although it is difficult to determine with certainty without further analysis.
  • Age: The age of the manuscript is not explicitly stated, but based on the style of the calligraphy and the decorative elements, it is likely to be several centuries old.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript featuring intricate calligraphy and decorative elements. The text is written in a language that appears to be Persian or Arabic, and the page is adorned with various decorative elements that add visual interest to the text. The age of the manuscript is not explicitly stated, but based on the style of the calligraphy and the decorative elements, it is likely to be several centuries old.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a page from a manuscript with a blue background. The background features a floral pattern in gold, with leaves and flowers. There is an inscription in the center of the page, written in black Arabic script. The text is surrounded by a rectangular frame with intricate designs in gold. The frame has a floral pattern on the sides, and the top and bottom are adorned with gold leaves. The image has a vintage look, with a slightly faded and worn appearance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a page of a book with text written in black ink on a white background. The page is surrounded by a blue border with golden floral designs. The text is written in a foreign language, possibly Arabic or Persian. The golden floral designs on the blue border are intricate and detailed, with leaves and flowers in various sizes and shapes. The page appears to be from an old book, as the edges are slightly worn and the paper has a slightly aged look.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here is a description of the image:

This is an illuminated manuscript page with a Persian text, likely from a story or poem. The overall aesthetic is ornate and decorative.

  • Background: The background is a light blue color with an intricate pattern of gold foliage and animal silhouettes (deer or similar) overlaying it. This creates a visually rich, textured surface.
  • Text Block: The text is written in black ink, inside of a rectangular frame on the left side of the page. The text is most likely in the Persian language, as indicated by the calligraphic script and the style.
  • Frame and Border: The frame around the text block is a simple black or dark frame.
  • Details: At the bottom of the text, there are small rectangular boxes with floral or geometric designs, adding further decorative elements. There is a small signature or mark at the bottom of the page.

Overall, the image suggests a page from a beautifully produced manuscript, typical of Islamic art. It combines text and visual ornamentation to create a harmonious composition.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image is of an Islamic manuscript page, likely from Persia or Central Asia. The central focus is a rectangular text block containing calligraphy in Arabic script, likely Persian. This block is framed by a thinner, dark-toned border that separates it from the surrounding decorative field.

The decorative field has a soft blue-green color and is filled with gold-colored floral and foliate motifs, creating an intricate, repeating pattern. Subtly integrated within this pattern are figures of animals, likely deer or gazelle, rendered in the same gold tone as the surrounding flora, which lends them a semi-camouflaged appearance.

The text block itself contains several lines of dense calligraphy, likely poetry or prose, with occasional decorative elements and possible rubricated sections, as can be seen at the lower section, where a small, colorful floral element is visible.

The overall aesthetic suggests a refined and sophisticated artistic style, typical of manuscript illuminations from the Islamic world. The contrast between the script and the decorative field creates a sense of balance and harmony, while the hidden animals add an element of visual interest and complexity.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a beautifully designed page from a historical manuscript, likely of Persian or Arabic origin, given the script and style. The central part of the page contains a rectangular section with handwritten text in an elegant calligraphic style, which is characteristic of traditional Islamic manuscripts. The text is written in black ink with occasional red accents, possibly indicating headings or important phrases.

The background of the page is adorned with intricate floral and leafy patterns in shades of blue and gold, creating a rich and ornate visual effect. These patterns are typical of Islamic art, which often uses geometric and floral motifs to decorate manuscripts, tiles, and other artworks.

At the bottom of the central text box, there are two small, ornate illustrations or seals, which might be the signatures or emblems of the scribe or the patron who commissioned the manuscript. The overall design and craftsmanship suggest that this page is from a high-quality, possibly royal or aristocratic, manuscript. The use of gold and detailed patterns indicates the importance and value of the document.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image is a page from an illuminated manuscript, likely created in an Islamic art tradition. The page has a turquoise background decorated with intricate gold leaf patterns and stylized illustrations of animals, including birds and possibly deer, scattered throughout the design. The central focus of the page is a rectangular section containing text written in Arabic calligraphy. The calligraphy is surrounded by ornate borders, including floral and geometric motifs. The text appears to be part of a poetic composition, possibly a ghazal or another form of classical Arabic poetry. The overall aesthetic is one of elegance and artistic craftsmanship, characteristic of Islamic miniature painting and calligraphy.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image is an ornate and intricately designed page, likely from a Persian or Islamic manuscript, showcasing a combination of calligraphy and decorative art. The background is a soft, light blue color adorned with gold leaf patterns depicting various plants, leaves, and flowers. Interspersed among the foliage are small, golden depictions of animals, including birds and possibly other creatures like deer or rabbits.

In the center of the page, there is a rectangular section with a black border. This section contains beautifully written Persian calligraphy in black ink, with some words highlighted in gold. The text is arranged in vertical lines, typical of traditional Persian or Arabic script. At the bottom of this central section, there are two small, decorative panels with intricate designs and possibly additional calligraphy.

The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, with the golden elements providing a sense of luxury and elegance. The combination of text and imagery suggests that this page could be from a book of poetry, a religious text, or a decorative manuscript, reflecting the rich artistic traditions of the Islamic world.

Text analysis

Amazon

نطم

Google

که برای از طعام اپنے حکامی یاد دارم که در کار وای دیشب رنه او د هر وکھری نا می شوید که دران همراه ما بو را ان نفره براآور دو را با مان گرفت و کیفسارات چون رو زن کشی حالت به دفت علا نادیم که بالش درآمده بود ندار درخت وکبکان زکوه و وگان در آب هایم در اندیشه کر دم کر نباشد که سه درس ومن دخلت خته لم دوست ہینے بصح می مالی عقل صبرم بر دوطاقتوں
که
برای
از
طعام
اپنے
حکامی
یاد
دارم
در
کار
وای
دیشب
رنه
او
د
هر
وکھری
نا
می
شوید
دران
همراه
ما
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را
ان
نفره
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مان
گرفت
و
کیفسارات
چون
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زن
کشی
حالت
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دفت
علا
نادیم
بالش
درآمده
بود
ندار
درخت
وکبکان
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وگان
آب
هایم
اندیشه
کر
دم
نباشد
سه
درس
ومن
دخلت
خته
لم
دوست
ہینے
بصح
مالی
عقل
صبرم
بر
دوطاقتوں