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Title

Forward by Giovanni Alto of Lucerne, Switzerland, Official of the Swiss Guard

Date

1641

People

Artist: Giacomo Lauro, Italian active Rome, 1584 - 1637

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Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Max Falk, M24967.2

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Title

Forward by Giovanni Alto of Lucerne, Switzerland, Official of the Swiss Guard

People

Artist: Giacomo Lauro, Italian active Rome, 1584 - 1637

Date

1641

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Max Falk, M24967.2

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Amazon
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Google
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Microsoft
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Amazon

Book
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Microsoft
created on 2019-02-18

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OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-12

This image is a historical document, specifically a printed page with a heading in large bold letters that reads "GIOVANNI ALTO" followed by "SVIZZERO DA LVCERNA," which translates to "Swiss from Lucerne." The next line identifies the individual as an "Officile della Guardia Suizzera Pontificia," meaning "Officer of the Swiss Guard of the Pontifical," indicating that Giovanni Alto is associated with the Swiss Guard who serve as protectors of the Pope.

The title is followed by a salutation "A' BENIGNI LETTORI" which means "To the kind readers." Below this salutation is a text block starting with a large ornate initial letter "M," that appears to provide further information or commentary about Giovanni Alto, his works, or related historical matters.

The body of the text seems to be written in formal Italian from the period, discussing topics related to Rome and its antiquities, and lauding the efforts and contributions of past individuals.

At the bottom of the page, there is a notation "IN ROMA, Nella Stamparia d'Andrea Fei. MDCXLII." This indicates that the document was printed in Rome, at the press of Andrea Fei, in the year 1642.

Finally, the text includes "CON LICENZA DE' SUPERIORI", suggesting that the work was published with the permission or approval of the authorities.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

The image shows an old printed page, primarily in Italian, with old-fashioned typesetting typical of Renaissance or early modern European texts. At the top, the text "GIOVANNI ALTO SVIZZERO DA LVCERNA Officiale della Guardia Svizzera Pontificia" suggests that the author, Giovanni Alto, may be Swiss from Lucerne and associated with the Pontifical Swiss Guard.

The main body of the text is a dedication or preface addressed to "A' BENIGNI LETTORI," which means "To the Kind Readers." The page includes a decorated initial "M," which is an ornate capital letter that often begins the first word of a paragraph in books from this period.

The printed text refers to Rome (ROMANE) and contains a mix of what appears to be a personal narrative or exposition with references to ancient history and possibly the merits of the work itself.

At the bottom, the location is listed as Rome "IN ROMA," and the year "MDXCLI" is printed, which translates to 1541 in Roman numerals. There is also text referencing "CON LICENZA DE' SVPERIORI.," indicating that the publication was authorized by higher authorities, which could imply some sort of ecclesiastical or academic approval.

The page shows signs of aging, such as discoloration and edge wear, which adds to its historical artifact appearance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-12

This is a title page or introduction page from a 1641 book published in Rome. The text is in Italian and identifies the author as Giovanni Alto, who is described as "Svizzero da Lvcerna" (Swiss from Lucerne) and an official of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The page includes an address "A' Benigni Lettori" (To Kind Readers) and features a decorative initial 'M' at the beginning of the main text. The book was printed at the press of Andrea Fei ("Nella Stamparia di Andrea Fei") and includes the notation "Con Licenza de' Svperiori" (With Permission of Superiors). The text appears to discuss the documentation and preservation of ancient Roman architecture and ruins.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-12

The image shows a page from an old book or document titled "Giovanni Alto Svizzero da Lvcerna, Officiale della Guardia Suizzera Pontificia". The text appears to be in Italian and is printed in an old-fashioned typeface. The page contains an ornate capital letter "M" illustration. Based on the title, this seems to be a biographical entry about a Swiss Guard official named Giovanni Alto from Lucerne who served in the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The document was printed in Rome according to the information at the bottom.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-12

The image appears to be the cover page of a book or publication. It features the title "GIOVANNI ALTO SVIZZERO DA LVCERNA Officiale della Guardia Suizzera Pontificia" in large text, along with the phrase "A' BENIGNI LETTORI" below. The text provides biographical information about Giovanni Alto, indicating that he was a Swiss soldier serving in the Pontifical Swiss Guard in Rome. The text also mentions that the publication is "IN ROMA, Nella Stamparia d'Andrea Fei. MDCXLI. CON LICENZA DE' SVPERIORI," suggesting it was published in Rome in 1641 with approval from the authorities. Overall, the image appears to be the title page of a historical publication or biography of an individual associated with the Papal Swiss Guard.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image presents a page from an old book, featuring the title "GIOVANNI ALTO" in large, bold font at the top. Below this, the text is written in Italian and appears to be the opening lines of a poem or passage.

  • Title
    • The title "GIOVANNI ALTO" is prominently displayed in large, bold font at the top of the page.
    • It is likely that this is the name of the author or the title of the book.
  • Text
    • The text below the title is written in Italian and appears to be the opening lines of a poem or passage.
    • The text is written in a formal, cursive script and is divided into paragraphs.
    • The language used is formal and poetic, suggesting that the text may be from a literary or historical work.
  • Layout
    • The page is arranged in a traditional book format, with the title at the top and the text below.
    • The text is divided into paragraphs, with each paragraph separated by a blank line.
    • The page has a worn, aged appearance, suggesting that it may be from an old book.
  • Background
    • The background of the page is a light beige color, which provides a neutral contrast to the dark text.
    • There are no images or illustrations on the page, suggesting that it may be a plain text edition of the book.

Overall, the image presents a page from an old book that appears to be a literary or historical work. The formal language and poetic style of the text suggest that it may be from a classic or important work.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts an aged, yellowed page from a book, featuring the title "GIOVANNI ALTO" in large letters at the top. Below this, the text "SVIZZERO DA LVCERNA" and "Officiale della Guardia Suizzera Pontificia" are written in smaller font. The page is divided into two sections: the top section contains the title and introductory text, while the bottom section features a paragraph of text in Italian.

In the top-left corner, a decorative letter "M" is visible, accompanied by a floral design. The page appears to be from an old book, with signs of aging such as yellowing and wear around the edges. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the page. Overall, the image suggests that the book is a historical or literary work, possibly from the 17th or 18th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image shows a page from an old book, which is a letter written in Italian. The text is written in a black font on a yellowish-white background. The title of the letter is "GIOVANNI ALTO SVIZZERO DA LVCERN" and it is written in bold letters. Below the title, there is a logo with the letter "M" in the center. The letter is written in a formal tone and is addressed to "BENIGNI LETTORI".

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image shows a page from an old book, which appears to be a historical text. The page is titled "GIOVANNIALTO SVIZZERO DA LVCERINA Officiale della Guardia Svizzera Pontificia," which suggests that it is a work by Giovanni Alto, a Swiss official from Lucerna who served in the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The text is written in an old-fashioned style, with ornate fonts and decorations, indicating that it is likely from the 16th or 17th century. The page also includes a decorative border and a monogram in the upper left corner, which adds to its historical and artistic value. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the Pontifical Swiss Guard and the Vatican City State.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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l'opera
quella
luce
chele
mancaua;
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quefti
edificij,
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anco
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Volume
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mia
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accuratezza,
efatıca,
cui
on
volentiesi
fottopoíto
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curiofi,
parcicolarmente
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alla
curiofità
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amici
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sforzi
dell'humana
potenza.
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felici
IN
Nella
Stamparia
d'Andcca
Fei.
MDCXLI.
CON
LICENZA
DE'
SVPERIORI.