Human Generated Data

Title

Illustrated Sutra

Date

c. 1700

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.429.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Illustrated Sutra

Date

c. 1700

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.429.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Text 100
Handwriting 96.2
Calligraphy 91.2
Letter 55.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

text 99.8
paper 99.6
document 98.6
desktop 98.5
texture 98.4
page 97.5
letter 97.5
typescript 97.3
alphabet 96.7
vintage 96.7
baptismal font 96.6
type 96.4
language 95.3
abstract 94.9
rudiment 94.8
retro 94.8
snap 94.5
old 94.3
handwriting 93.6
manuscript 93.4

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

texture 50.2
old 47.5
grunge 42.7
antique 39.9
brass 38.5
aged 38.1
structure 37.1
graffito 36.2
wall 36
dirty 35.3
vintage 34.8
memorial 34.7
material 34
ancient 32.1
rough 31.1
pattern 30.9
retro 29.6
wallpaper 29.2
paper 28.3
textured 28.1
doormat 27.2
decay 27.1
parchment 26
weathered 25.7
stone 24.2
text 23.6
empty 23.3
surface 23
decoration 22.6
stained 22.2
aging 22.1
sand 22
backgrounds 22
mat 21.5
rusty 21
brown 19.9
blank 19.8
cardboard 18.3
damaged 18.2
document 17.7
grain 17.6
book 17.1
concrete 16.3
floor cover 16.3
worn 16.3
canvas 16.2
frame 15.9
grime 15.7
burnt 15.6
torn 15.5
messy 15.5
paint 15.4
stain 15.4
design 15.2
ragged 14.7
crumpled 14.6
beach 14.4
age 14.3
textures 14.3
backdrop 14.1
space 14
note 13.8
detail 13.7
stains 13.7
border 13.6
obsolete 13.5
grungy 13.3
sheet 13.2
close 13.2
page 13
historic 12.9
fracture 12.7
decorative 12.6
rust 12.6
history 12.6
nobody 12.5
old fashioned 12.4
covering 12
scratched 11.8
manuscript 11.8
art 11.8
spotted 11.6
color 11.2
letter 11
architecture 11
gray 10.8
layers 10.7
stucco 10.6
poster 10.4
construction 10.3
envelope 9.9
correspondence 9.8
pages 9.8
cracked 9.8
cement 9.7
urban 9.6
fiber 9.6
artistic 9.6
building material 9.2
brittle 8.9
scrolls 8.9
letterhead 8.9
distressed 8.9
burning 8.7
yellow 8.6
sea 8.6
dirt 8.6
ocean 8.3
effect 8.2
natural 8.1
building 8
tattered 7.9
plaster 7.9
shabby 7.9
crease 7.9
uneven 7.8
mottled 7.8
travel 7.8
spot 7.7
closeup 7.4
metal 7.3

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Text 97.9
Font 92.8
Calligraphy 66.1
Paper 64.2
Writing 63
Document 57.2
Handwriting 50.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

handwriting 99.7
text 91.9
typography 89.2
calligraphy 82.1
script 69.9
letter 65.4
plaque 16.5

Color Analysis

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a large, old - fashioned manuscript with a large, old - fashioned writing on -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a handwritten manuscript in Sanskrit using Devanagari script. The text appears to be written on aged paper, showcasing a traditional style of calligraphy. The lines are dense and uniformly arranged, maintaining regular spacing and alignment. Each character exhibits careful craftsmanship and clarity, indicating the importance of the content. The edges of the paper show signs of wear, suggesting its antiquity. Additionally, there's a small annotation or label "1984.429.5" in the bottom left corner, likely referencing a cataloging or archival system.

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

The image depicts a portion of ancient Indian text written in Sanskrit. The text is written in the Devanagari script, which is identified by its characteristic horizontal line running along the top of the letters. The script is neatly arranged in horizontal lines across the page, with no illustrations or additional decorations visible. The background is a slightly yellowed, aged paper, indicating that the manuscript is quite old. The text is a continuous series of connected characters typical of Sanskrit scripts, likely part of a larger manuscript or scripture. There is a faint number "1984.429.5" printed on a small label in the bottom left corner, possibly cataloging or archival information.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be a page from an ancient manuscript or text. It contains intricate and ornate writing in what looks like a Indic script, possibly Sanskrit or another related language. The text is written in a calligraphic style and fills the entire page, with no visible illustrations or images. The overall appearance suggests this is a religious or scholarly text of great importance and antiquity.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a page from an old manuscript or text written in Sanskrit or a similar script. The text is handwritten on what appears to be aged, yellowed paper or parchment. The script has many complex characters and ligatures typical of Sanskrit and related Indic scripts. The page seems to be framed by vertical and horizontal lines, likely marking the boundaries or margins of the text block. Without being able to read the content, it's difficult to determine the exact nature or topic of the manuscript, but it has the appearance of an important historical or religious text based on the traditional style of the handwriting and the aged condition of the page.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be a historical manuscript or text written in Sanskrit or a similar ancient Indian script. The text is written in horizontal lines on what looks like aged or yellowed paper/parchment. The writing is dense and continuous, with characters that are typical of Devanagari or a related script system. There appears to be a reference number or catalog marking (1984.429.5) in the bottom corner of the image. The document shows some signs of age, with a slightly mottled or discolored background, but the text itself appears to be well-preserved and clearly legible.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a page from an ancient text, likely originating from India or Southeast Asia, written in a script that resembles Devanagari. The text is composed of multiple lines of text, each containing several words or phrases, and is written in black ink on a yellowed, aged paper.

Key Features:

  • Script: The script used in the text is Devanagari, which is commonly used to write Sanskrit and Hindi.
  • Text: The text appears to be a passage from an ancient text, possibly a religious or philosophical work.
  • Ink: The ink used to write the text is black, and it has faded slightly over time, giving the text a worn and aged appearance.
  • Paper: The paper on which the text is written is yellowed and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as creases, folds, and tears.
  • Border: A thin black line borders the text on all sides, adding a sense of frame and definition to the page.
  • Date: In the bottom-left corner of the image, the date "1984.429.5" is written in small white text, suggesting that this page was part of a larger collection or archive that was cataloged in 1984.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of age and historical significance, with the worn and aged paper and the faded ink giving the text a sense of antiquity. The use of Devanagari script and the content of the text suggest that this page may have originated from a religious or philosophical work from ancient India or Southeast Asia.

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

The image appears to be a page from an ancient manuscript, likely written in Sanskrit. The text is written in a script that resembles Devanagari, which is commonly used to write Sanskrit and other Indian languages.

The text is written in black ink on a yellowed parchment or paper background, which suggests that it may be quite old. The writing is in a formal, cursive style, with intricate flourishes and decorations.

The text itself appears to be a passage from a religious or philosophical text, possibly from Hinduism or Buddhism. The language is formal and poetic, with a focus on spiritual themes and concepts.

Overall, the image suggests that this is a rare and valuable manuscript that provides insight into the cultural and religious traditions of ancient India.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a page from an old manuscript written in Bengali script. The text appears to be a religious or philosophical text, possibly a commentary or an explanation of a religious concept. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, with the words and letters closely spaced together. The page has a faded, yellowed appearance, indicating that it is quite old. The text is written in black ink, which has faded slightly over time, making some of the letters and words difficult to read. The page appears to be made of paper, which is typical for manuscripts of this type.

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

The image depicts a page from a book that contains a lot of text written in a foreign language. The text is written in black ink on a brown-colored page. The text is arranged in a neat and organized manner, with each line of text aligned with the previous one. The text appears to be a passage from a book, possibly a religious or philosophical text. The image is slightly blurry, making it difficult to read the text clearly.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a portion of an old manuscript page. The text is handwritten in a script that appears to be an Indian script, likely Sanskrit or a related language. The script is characterized by a series of curved lines and loops.

The page has a light tan color, suggesting that it's made of aged paper or parchment. There's visible wear and tear, including some staining and discoloration. A faint vertical black line demarcates the left and right edges of the text.

The overall impression is of a historical document.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a section of an old manuscript with text written in an Indic script (possibly Sanskrit or a related language). The manuscript is aged, as indicated by the yellowish, slightly uneven tone of the paper and some staining.

Text and Layout:

  • The text is written in neat, even lines, suggesting a skilled scribe.
  • There are distinct horizontal lines demarcating the rows of script.
  • The text appears dense, with minimal spacing between words.

Physical Characteristics of the Manuscript:

  • The paper has a slightly rough texture.
  • There's a noticeable vertical border on the right side of the image, indicating the edge of the manuscript page. A similar border is visible on the left as well, but less clearly.
  • Some discoloration and staining of the paper are visible, particularly around the edges and near the center, indicating age and handling.

Additional elements:

  • A number '1984.429.5' is present on the bottom left.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript written in Sanskrit. The text is handwritten in a traditional script, likely Devanagari, which is commonly used for writing Sanskrit. The paper appears aged, with a yellowish hue and some visible wear and tear, indicating it is quite old. The text is neatly organized into lines, with some lines underlined, possibly to emphasize certain passages or sections.

The content of the text seems to be philosophical or religious in nature, given the context of Sanskrit manuscripts often being related to Hindu philosophy, literature, or religious texts. The specific content or meaning of the text would require a detailed translation by someone proficient in Sanskrit.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the rich tradition of manuscript writing in ancient India, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and the preservation of knowledge through written texts.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

1984.429-5
1984.429-5