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Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy, Verses by Nizami Surrounded by Expressions of Self-reflection (recto); Drawing, Dragon in Foliage (verso)

Date

15th century

People

Artist: Sultan Muhammad Khandan, Persian

Classification

Albums

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Edwin Binney, 3rd Collection of Turkish Art at the Harvard Art Museums, 1985.263

Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy, Verses by Nizami Surrounded by Expressions of Self-reflection (recto); Drawing, Dragon in Foliage (verso)

People

Artist: Sultan Muhammad Khandan, Persian

Date

15th century

Classification

Albums

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Edwin Binney, 3rd Collection of Turkish Art at the Harvard Art Museums, 1985.263

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2022-05-27

Art 78.1
Scroll 61.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

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Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

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Google
created on 2022-05-27

Brown 98
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Art 80.2
Wood 76.8
Pattern 75.9
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Microsoft
created on 2022-05-27

indoor 97.1
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Picture frame
Animal

AWS Rekognition

Rug 96.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

paintings art 58.6%
streetview architecture 39.1%
interior objects 2.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-27

a painting on the wall 87.2%
a painting on a wall 86.5%
a painting hanging on a wall 86.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a picture of a picture of a picture of a picture of a picture of a

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

a manuscript with a deer and birds on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image is an elaborately decorated manuscript page that displays the artistic style of Persian miniature painting and calligraphy. At the center, there is a framed drawing showcasing intricate line work. The illustration depicts mythical creatures or possibly a dynamic scene involving dragons or serpentine figures intertwined with floral designs. The central artwork is surrounded by ornate borders that frame text written in elegant Persian calligraphy, both at the top and bottom sections of the rectangular panel.

The background is adorned with golden motifs featuring various fantastical and natural elements. Prominent among these are mythical creatures resembling deer, unicorns, and other animals, along with decorative floral patterns and trees. The creature designs are imaginative, with twisted horns, elongated bodies, and finely detailed features. The overall style reflects a rich, sophisticated aesthetic, characteristic of Persian art traditions, and evokes a mythical, dreamlike atmosphere.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image features a delicately illustrated manuscript page with an intricate central panel surrounded by a richly decorated border. The central panel contains a grayscale drawing that appears to depict a dynamic, swirling scene with mythical figures and foliage, representative of a style often seen in Persian or Islamic art. Above and below this scene are areas of beautifully scripted Arabic or Persian calligraphy.

The surrounding border is adorned with a profusion of stylized floral patterns and mythical creatures reminiscent of unicorns and dragons, their bodies elegantly intertwined with vine-like tendrils and floral motifs. The color palette is muted, dominated by gold and beige tones, which gives the page an antique, ethereal quality. Overall, the image is a showcase of intricate artistry combining both illustrative and calligraphic elements typical of traditional Persian manuscript illumination.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an ornate and intricate illustration or painting. The main focal point is a central framed panel that depicts a detailed scene with fantastical creatures and vegetation. Surrounding this central panel is a lush, naturalistic background filled with various animals, such as deer or antelope, as well as foliage and floral elements. The overall style and composition suggest this is an artistic work, likely from an Asian or Middle Eastern cultural tradition, featuring decorative and symbolic imagery.

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

The image shows an ornate, decorative page from what appears to be an old manuscript or book. The main focus is an intricate illustration or illumination depicting a fantastical scene with animals, possibly deer or gazelles, surrounded by lush foliage and vines in a stylized, flowing manner typical of Persian or Mughal miniature painting styles.

The illustration is framed within a rectangular border adorned with floral and geometric patterns. Underneath the main illustration is a panel containing elegant calligraphic script, likely in Persian or Arabic. The entire page has an aged, antique look with a warm sepia tone suggesting it may be a historical artifact or manuscript page.

The delicate linework, attention to detail in the plants and animals, and the harmonious integration of text and image showcase the refined artistry and craftsmanship of the illustrator. Overall, it is a beautiful example of the rich tradition of book arts and illumination from the Islamic world or Persia.

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

This appears to be a Persian or Islamic manuscript page with decorative elements. The page features a central rectangular frame with calligraphic text and a drawing in the middle. The central drawing appears to show a dragon or serpentine creature among foliage.

The most distinctive feature is the background, which is decorated with a delicate pattern of animals and plants in a light golden or tan color. The animals appear to be deer or gazelle-like creatures in various poses - some leaping, some resting - amid stylized trees and floral motifs. This type of decorative margin is known as "hashiya" in Islamic manuscript tradition.

The overall composition demonstrates the sophisticated artistic techniques of Islamic manuscript illustration, combining calligraphy, drawing, and decorative elements in a harmonious way. The color palette is subtle, primarily using beige and golden tones, with some darker outlines and details.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a piece of artwork that appears to be an illustration from a book or manuscript, likely from the 16th century. The artwork is in the style of Persian miniatures and features intricate designs and calligraphy.

  • The artwork is rectangular in shape, with a beige background that has a subtle floral pattern.
    • The background is adorned with various flowers, leaves, and vines, which are depicted in a light brown color.
    • The flowers and foliage are arranged in a random pattern, creating a sense of movement and energy.
  • In the center of the artwork, there is a large rectangle with a border around it.
    • The border is decorated with intricate designs, including geometric patterns and floral motifs.
    • Inside the border, there is a drawing of a dragon or serpent-like creature, which is surrounded by other animals, such as birds and deer.
    • The drawing is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with bold lines and shading.
  • The artwork also features calligraphy, which is written in a decorative script.
    • The calligraphy is located at the top and bottom of the artwork, and it appears to be a poem or quote.
    • The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, with intricate flourishes and decorations.
    • The language used in the calligraphy is likely Persian or Arabic, given the style of the artwork.

Overall, the image is a beautiful example of Persian miniature art, showcasing the artist's skill and attention to detail. The intricate designs, calligraphy, and realistic drawings all contribute to the artwork's sense of elegance and sophistication.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a page from an illuminated manuscript, featuring a central rectangle with a drawing of a dragon-like creature surrounded by foliage. The rectangle is bordered by two smaller rectangles containing calligraphy, which are further enclosed within a larger rectangle adorned with intricate floral patterns and animals. The background of the page is a light brown color, with a subtle floral pattern that adds to the overall aesthetic of the piece. The image appears to be a reproduction of an ancient manuscript, likely from the Middle East or South Asia, given the style of the calligraphy and the depiction of the dragon-like creature.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a decorative page from a manuscript, likely an Islamic or Persian one. The page has a beige or cream-colored background with intricate floral and animal motifs painted in shades of brown and gold. The central part of the page features a framed panel with Persian calligraphy written in black ink. The calligraphy appears to be a verse or quote, possibly from a religious or literary text. Surrounding the central panel are various animals, including birds, deer, and other creatures, painted in a stylized and decorative manner. The overall composition suggests a decorative page from a manuscript, possibly a book of poetry or a religious text, with the central calligraphy panel serving as the focal point.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a vintage piece of artwork that features a painting of a dragon with a snake-like body. The dragon is painted in black and white, with intricate details and a menacing expression. The artwork is framed in a rectangular shape with a golden border, giving it a classic and elegant look. The artwork is surrounded by a golden floral design, which adds to its beauty and sophistication.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

This image is a detailed Persian miniature painting. The central focus is a framed panel containing a detailed illustration of what appears to be a mythical creature or a scene from a legend. The creature has a serpentine body and elephant-like features, engaged in an unclear action within a landscape of stylized plants and clouds.

Surrounding this central panel is a broader decorative border. The border is intricately patterned with floral and foliate motifs, interspersed with silhouettes of various animals, including running or leaping deer-like creatures, a small rodent, and other, possibly mythological, animals. These silhouetted figures are painted in a muted, golden tone, creating a sense of depth and added dimension to the overall artwork.

Within the central panel, there are also inscriptions or writing, adding to the richness of the narrative and potentially providing context or explanation of the scene depicted. The entire composition is executed in a traditional Persian style, with a focus on delicate lines, vibrant colors, and meticulous details, characteristic of the art form.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

This is an ink wash painting. It features an ink wash illustration in the center of the art, that is contained in a rectangle. In the rectangle are two bands of calligraphy, above and below the illustration. The frame around the painting is off-white and has a floral motif of the same shade as the background.

On the right side of the painting, a few animals are illustrated: a goat, a horse, and what appear to be two lions. A rodent is jumping from a tree. Two birds are depicted in the top left corner of the painting.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is an intricate and detailed piece of artwork, likely a page from an illuminated manuscript. The central focus is a rectangular panel containing elaborate calligraphy and floral designs. The calligraphy appears to be in Arabic script, suggesting the text is from a historical or religious manuscript, possibly a Qur'an or a piece of Persian literature.

Surrounding the central panel, the background is adorned with various naturalistic elements, including trees, birds, and animals. The animals depicted include a squirrel, a bird perched on a branch, and a peacock, all rendered in a delicate and detailed manner. The foliage and animals are painted in muted, earthy tones, primarily shades of brown and beige, with some subtle accents of blue and gold.

The overall composition is balanced and harmonious, with the natural elements framing the central calligraphic panel. The artwork showcases a high level of craftsmanship and artistic skill, characteristic of traditional Islamic or Persian manuscript illumination.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image is an intricate piece of classical art, possibly from the Islamic or Persian tradition, characterized by its use of fine line drawing and calligraphy. The central focus is a rectangular frame containing a detailed illustration of a mythical creature, likely a dragon or a similar fantastical being, entwined with foliage. This is surrounded by ornate borders with Arabic calligraphy, which may be a poem or a quote.

The background is filled with repeating patterns of stylized flowers, leaves, and other floral motifs, creating a harmonious and decorative scene. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones of beige, brown, and hints of gold, giving the artwork a serene and timeless quality. The artwork is likely intended to be a page from a larger manuscript or a standalone piece of art, showcasing the artist's skill in both calligraphy and illustration. The mythical creature and the surrounding flora suggest themes of nature, mythology, and possibly spirituality.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image appears to be a page from a Persian or Islamic illuminated manuscript. The artwork features intricate and detailed designs typical of Islamic art, including both natural elements and stylized calligraphy.

Key Features:

  1. Central Panel:
    A rectangular frame in the center contains a detailed illustration. It is bordered by an ornate frame with black and gold details. The artwork within the frame depicts a fantastical animal, possibly a dragon or mythical creature, entwined with clouds and vegetation. The scene includes stylized flowers and leaves, creating a harmonious blend of natural and mythical elements.

  2. Calligraphy:
    Above and below the central illustration are bands of Arabic or Persian calligraphy. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, typical of Islamic manuscripts. These inscriptions likely contain verses from poetry, religious texts, or a narrative related to the central image.

  3. Border Decoration:
    The background around the central panel is filled with a variety of animals and plants. The animals appear to be in motion, suggesting scenes of hunting or playful activity. The figures include deer, birds, and other wildlife portrayed with graceful, flowing lines. The flora consists of trees, branches, and foliage, adding to the overall decorative complexity.

  4. Color Palette:
    The colors are muted and earthy, primarily in shades of brown, beige, and green. This color scheme gives the image an antique, aged appearance, which is characteristic of older manuscripts.

  5. Art Style:
    The detailed linework and design elements are indicative of Persian or Islamic miniature painting, known for its precision and attention to detail. The stylized representation of animals and plants reflects the aesthetic principles of Islamic art, which often emphasizes abstraction and ornamental patterns over realistic depiction.

This page likely served as an artistic representation of a story or religious text, combining visual storytelling with decorative artistry.

Text analysis

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