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Title

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 49: mid 15 - begin 16 (recto), Sura 49: 16 (verso)

Date

9th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Gift in memory of Rudolph Meyer Riefstahl (1880-1936), 1956.197

Human Generated Data

Title

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 49: mid 15 - begin 16 (recto), Sura 49: 16 (verso)

Date

9th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Gift in memory of Rudolph Meyer Riefstahl (1880-1936), 1956.197

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-05

Weaponry 87.8
Weapon 87.8
Text 87.6
Blade 67.5
Animal 62.9
Sword 62.3
Handwriting 58.6
Calligraphy 58.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-04-19

old 98.9
antique 98.5
retro 98.3
vintage 98
rusty 97.6
dirty 96.5
steel 94.9
iron 94.8
ancient 94.3
no person 94
wall 93.7
art 92.5
rust 92.4
wear 92.3
desktop 90.8
obsolete 88.8
texture 88.6
picture frame 87.4
sooty 87.3
design 87.1

Imagga
created on 2018-04-19

merchandise 64.8
old 48.7
wood 41.7
tool 41.1
wall 40.2
hand tool 38.4
wooden 37.8
plane 34.6
texture 33.3
weathered 30.4
edge tool 28.9
pattern 26.6
surface 26.4
grunge 26.4
textured 26.3
aged 24.4
door 23.8
brown 23.5
dirty 22.6
cutter 22.3
metal 21.7
detail 20.9
rough 20
vintage 19.8
construction 19.7
material 18.7
building 18.2
backdrop 16.5
architecture 16.4
design 16.3
paint 16.3
worn 16.2
grungy 16.1
wrench 16
plank 15.6
wallpaper 15.3
antique 14.7
ancient 14.7
timber 14.6
cutting implement 14.5
rusty 14.3
brick 14.2
board 14.1
iron 14
rustic 13.4
retro 13.1
house 12.5
rust 12.5
closeup 12.1
close 12
exterior 12
fastener 11.8
industrial 11.8
color 11.7
frame 11.6
screwdriver 11.1
industry 11.1
carpentry 10.8
abandoned 10.7
obsolete 10.5
structure 10.4
horizontal 10
steel 10
natural 10
dark 10
peeling 9.8
hardwood 9.8
lumber 9.8
outdoors 9.7
decay 9.6
black 9.6
damaged 9.5
nobody 9.3
grain 9.2
cracked 8.7
concrete 8.6
tree 8.4
latch 8.3
metallic 8.3
lines 8.1
home 8
catch 7.9
restraint 7.7
screw 7.6
painted 7.6
build 7.6
lock 7.4

Google
created on 2018-04-19

Microsoft
created on 2018-04-19

wall 96.9
old 43.1
arranged 10.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Gun

Clarifai

Nail
Tool
Ratchet

AWS Rekognition

Bird 62.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-04-19

a bunch of bananas hanging on a wall 11.6%
a close up of a white board 11.5%
a close up of an oven 11.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a picture of a piece of art with arabic calligraphy

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

an arabic manuscript with calligraphy and writing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image is a manuscript page featuring Arabic calligraphy in Kufic script. The text is written with bold, angular strokes using black ink, and the individual letters appear highly stylized and geometric. The background is made of parchment or an aged surface, giving the piece a historical feel. Small decorative colored dots in red, green, and yellow are scattered throughout the page, possibly serving as vowel markings or embellishments to enhance the visual appeal. This style of Arabic calligraphy is often associated with early Islamic manuscripts, particularly Qur'anic texts, showcasing its religious and artistic significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

This image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript featuring a verse of Arabic text written in Kufic script. The script is characterized by its angular, geometric forms and long horizontal strokes. The text is in dark ink on a light parchment background, with some diacritical marks or vowel indicators in red and gold. The manuscript page shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and spots. This style of calligraphy is typical of early Islamic manuscripts, often used for religious texts such as the Quran.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This image appears to be a page from an ancient Arabic manuscript featuring Kufic calligraphy, which is an early form of Arabic script. The text is written in black ink on what appears to be aged parchment or paper that has yellowed over time. The calligraphy is characterized by its angular, geometric style with bold horizontal strokes and rounded letter endings. There are some small red and possibly gold dots that appear to be diacritical marks or decorative elements. The manuscript page shows some aging and wear, with slight staining and discoloration, which is typical of historical documents. The text is arranged in several lines, and the style suggests this could be from a Qur'anic manuscript or another important Islamic text from the medieval period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image appears to be an ancient Arabic or Islamic manuscript or document. It contains various Arabic calligraphic script and patterns, arranged in a visually intriguing layout. The text seems to be written in a flowing, cursive style, with the individual characters forming striking visual elements on the aged, discolored paper. Without being able to read the specific text, I can only describe the overall aesthetic and visual impression of this historical document.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The image shows Arabic calligraphy written in black ink on an aged, stained paper or parchment background. The calligraphy consists of several lines of stylized, flowing Arabic script forming words and phrases. The letters have varying thicknesses and curves, creating an artistic and decorative effect. Small red and green dots are interspersed throughout the calligraphy, adding pops of color. The overall composition has an antique, historical feel, likely a manuscript or important religious/cultural text written in traditional Arabic calligraphic style.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This appears to be a page from an ancient Qur'anic manuscript featuring Arabic calligraphy. The text is written in an early Kufic script, which is characterized by its angular, geometric style. The writing is done in black ink on what appears to be parchment or early paper that has aged to a cream or beige color. There are some red dots visible that were likely used as diacritical marks to aid in proper reading. The manuscript shows some signs of age, with slight staining and discoloration around the edges, but the text itself remains clear and well-preserved. This style of calligraphy and manuscript production was common in the early Islamic period, possibly dating from around the 8th-10th centuries CE.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of aged paper with Arabic calligraphy. The paper is yellowed and stained, with visible signs of aging, including creases and discoloration. The calligraphy is written in black ink and features a mix of curved and angular lines, with some letters overlapping or touching each other. The text appears to be a passage from the Quran, with the words "Al-Fatihah" (the opening chapter) and "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un" (to God we belong and to Him we return) visible at the top and bottom of the page, respectively.

The overall design of the calligraphy is intricate and ornate, with each letter carefully crafted to convey a sense of elegance and sophistication. The use of black ink on the yellowed paper adds a sense of contrast and depth to the image, making it visually striking.

The image suggests that the paper may have been created in a traditional Islamic art style, possibly during the medieval period. The calligraphy is reminiscent of the work of famous Islamic calligraphers such as Ibn Muqla and Ibn al-Bawwab, who were known for their beautiful and intricate designs.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful example of Islamic calligraphy and art, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

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

The image features a piece of parchment with Arabic calligraphy, showcasing a unique blend of art and language. The parchment's yellowed hue and visible stains suggest it is an aged document, possibly from the Middle Ages or earlier.

Key Features:

  • Arabic Calligraphy: The calligraphy is written in a flowing script, with intricate details and flourishes that add to its aesthetic appeal.
  • Parchment: The parchment itself appears to be made from animal skin, such as vellum or parchment, which was a common material used for writing and art during the Middle Ages.
  • Age and Condition: The parchment's yellowed color and visible stains suggest that it has been aged over time, possibly due to exposure to light, moisture, or other environmental factors.
  • Cultural Significance: The use of Arabic calligraphy and the parchment material suggest that this image may have cultural or historical significance, possibly related to Islamic art or literature.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a beautiful and intricate example of Arabic calligraphy on an aged parchment, evoking a sense of history and cultural heritage. The use of traditional materials and techniques adds to the image's authenticity and charm, making it a fascinating piece to study and appreciate.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a page from a historical manuscript featuring Arabic calligraphy. The calligraphy is predominantly in black ink, with some letters having slight variations in color, possibly due to aging or the use of different inks. The script is elegant and intricate, typical of classical Arabic calligraphy, with flowing lines and decorative elements. The page appears to be made of parchment, which is evident from its aged and slightly worn texture. There are some stains and discolorations on the parchment, suggesting it has been preserved for a long time. The calligraphy is arranged in a structured format, with some letters forming words or phrases, while others are standalone. The overall appearance is that of a well-preserved yet aged historical document.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a piece of paper with some text written on it. The text is written in black ink, which appears to be calligraphy. The text is written in a foreign language, which is not English. The paper has a yellowish hue, and the text appears to be written in a slanting position. The paper seems to be old, and the ink has faded in some parts.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

This image is a page from a manuscript, likely a religious text, written in Arabic script. The script is meticulously rendered in dark brown or black ink on a parchment-like paper. The calligraphy exhibits a stylized, angular form characteristic of early Islamic manuscripts. The page has aged, showing signs of wear and staining. There are also small dots and spots in the script, some of which are in red, green, or yellow. The page has a slight unevenness in color, and there are blotches and stains.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a page from an old manuscript, likely of Arabic text. The text is written in a stylized script, with bold, angular letters and curved elements. The ink used for the writing is a dark color. There are some decorative elements interspersed with the text, including small dots and strokes in various colors (red, green, yellow), and some geometric designs. The parchment appears aged and stained, with discoloration and some spots and imperfections, which adds to the vintage character of the page.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a piece of Arabic calligraphy written on aged parchment. The script is executed in a bold, black ink, with some decorative elements in red and gold. The calligraphy appears to be in the Kufic style, which is known for its angular and geometric forms. The parchment itself shows signs of wear and aging, with some discoloration and small spots, indicating its historical nature. The text is arranged in horizontal lines, and the letters are large and distinct, showcasing the intricate artistry of the calligrapher. This type of calligraphy is often associated with early Islamic manuscripts and Quranic texts.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image appears to be an old, weathered piece of paper with writing that looks like it is in Arabic script. The text is written in a dark, bold style, possibly using a calligraphic technique. The paper has visible stains, discoloration, and some marks that suggest it is quite old and possibly damaged. The writing is arranged in a vertical format, and there are lines separating the different sections of text. The overall appearance of the paper and writing gives the impression of a historical text, possibly from a religious or cultural document.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image shows a piece of parchment or old paper with Arabic calligraphy written on it. The script appears to be in a traditional style, possibly Kufic or a similar form, known for its geometric and bold lettering. The text is arranged in horizontal lines, and some of the letters are adorned with small, colorful dots or accents in red, green, and gold, which is common in Islamic art for decoration and emphasis. The paper itself shows signs of age and wear, with yellowing and some stains or smudges, indicating that it might be an antique or a well-used document. The overall layout and style suggest that this could be a religious text, possibly from the Quran or another significant Islamic manuscript.

Text analysis

Amazon

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