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Human Generated Data

Title

Epitrachelion

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1960.751.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Epitrachelion

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

17th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1960.751.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Apparel 90.1
Clothing 90.1
Art 89
Tapestry 88.1
Ornament 88.1
Building 67.6
Architecture 67.6
Housing 58.4
Monastery 58.4
Fashion 57.8
Cloak 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

art 99.5
religion 99.3
no person 98.8
sculpture 98.8
people 98.2
painting 98.1
metalwork 97.8
one 97.7
ancient 97.1
illustration 97
god 96.6
print 95.5
decoration 95
church 94.1
veil 94
ornate 93
container 92.9
gold 92.6
antique 92.2
design 91.2

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

vestment 68.3
gown 53.9
outerwear 41
bookmark 36.2
door 35.2
old 34.8
covering 30.9
ancient 28.5
religion 27.8
art 26.4
architecture 25.8
clothing 25.7
scabbard 24.8
decoration 24.6
antique 24.3
protective covering 22.6
traditional 22.4
texture 21.5
entrance 20.3
wood 20
sheath 20
gold 19.7
wardrobe 18.9
detail 18.5
building 18.2
temple 18
history 17.9
wooden 17.6
church 17.6
design 17.4
vintage 17.4
furniture 17.3
culture 17.1
frame 16.6
ornate 16.5
metal 16.1
religious 15.9
wall 15.4
furnishing 15.2
pattern 15
historic 14.7
sculpture 14.4
style 14.1
travel 14.1
consumer goods 13.7
shield 13.2
close 13.1
east 13.1
box 12.4
faith 12.4
oriental 12.3
home 12
entry 11.8
symbol 11.4
golden 11.2
doorway 10.8
holy 10.6
handle 10.5
historical 10.4
ornament 10.3
brown 10.3
armor 10.1
house 10
paint 10
pencil box 9.9
catholic 9.7
prayer 9.7
closed 9.6
god 9.6
statue 9.5
color 9.4
paper 9.4
decorative 9.2
sacred 8.8
gate 8.7
spirituality 8.6
colorful 8.6
grunge 8.5
security 8.3
tourism 8.2
retro 8.2
aged 8.1
carving 8.1
container 8.1
icon 7.9
holiday 7.9
rug 7.9
bible 7.8
artistic 7.8
enter 7.8
saint 7.7
city 7.5
tradition 7.4
painting 7.2
interior 7.1
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Art 74.8
History 74
Stele 69.4
Vestment 68.9
Carving 68.3
Ancient history 61.4
Artifact 61.3
Middle ages 60.9
Wood 59.6
Antique 59

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

vestment 95.4
clothing 85
person 77.4
collection 57.5
fabric 40.2
set 25.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Clothing
Poster
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Rug 67.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a fabric surface 49.4%
a close up of a fabric surface 49.3%
a close up of fabric 44%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a very large red and gold embroidered cloth banner

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

a red and gold embroidered banner with six saints

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an ornate ecclesiastical garment known as an epitrachelion, a liturgical vestment worn by Orthodox Christian priests. It is crafted from rich, red fabric—likely velvet—and is elaborately adorned with golden embroidery depicting 12 figures arranged in rows, each set within decorative arch-shaped frames. The figures are religious icons, with halos and distinct garments suggesting their significance as saints. The bottom of the garment features embroidered inscriptions in a script resembling Armenian, and golden tassels hang from the bottom edge. The garment is slit at the top, designed to fit around the neck, with a circular opening for the priest's head. Its intricate craftsmanship indicates its ceremonial importance.

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

The image shows an embroidered liturgical vestment known as an Eastern Orthodox epitrachelion. It is predominantly red with intricate gold embroidery depicting religious figures. The epitrachelion consists of two vertical panels that are joined at the neck and drape over the wearer's shoulders. Each panel features a series of six embroidered figures, arranged in pairs across three rows. The figures are likely representations of saints, identified by inscriptions in what appears to be the Armenian script, placed next to each figure. At the bottom of the panels, there are more inscriptions, possibly liturgical or dedicatory texts, and five golden tassels hanging from the bottom edge, adding to the ornate design of the vestment. The deep red color of the fabric, along with the shimmering gold thread, enhances the ceremonial and sacred significance of the garment.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a decorative textile or religious garment, such as a stole or chasuble. It is predominantly red in color with intricate embroidered or woven designs. The central design features a series of small figures or icons, possibly representing religious or spiritual figures. The textile has a rectangular shape and is adorned with tasseled edges, suggesting it may have been used in a ceremonial or liturgical context.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a medieval ecclesiastical stole - a long, narrow liturgical vestment worn by clergy. It's made of rich red velvet or similar fabric and features ornate embroidered designs. The stole displays twelve figures arranged in pairs down its length, likely depicting saints or apostles. Each figure is shown standing in an architectural frame or niche with a golden or light-colored background. The figures appear to be wearing robes and holding various objects, possibly religious symbols or attributes. The bottom of the stole is decorated with five decorative tassels. The overall craftsmanship suggests this is a high-quality piece of religious ceremonial garment, likely dating from the medieval period. The combination of the deep red background with the golden embroidery creates a striking and luxurious appearance typical of important church vestments.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a stole, a liturgical vestment worn by clergy in Christian churches. The stole is made of red velvet and features gold embroidery with nine rectangular panels, each containing a gold embroidered figure of a saint or biblical character. The figures are arranged in three rows of three, with the top row featuring a saint holding a book, the middle row showing a saint with a halo, and the bottom row depicting a saint with a book and a cross.

The stole has a high collar and is adorned with tassels at the bottom. The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the vibrant colors and intricate details of the stole. Overall, the image showcases the beauty and craftsmanship of this liturgical vestment, which is an important part of Christian tradition and ritual.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a long, narrow piece of fabric with a rich red color and intricate gold embroidery. The fabric is divided into 12 rectangular sections, each featuring a figure in a robe, likely a religious or historical figure. The figures are arranged in three columns of four, with each column separated by a thin gold border.

At the top of the fabric, there is a small, circular opening, possibly for the head or neck. The bottom of the fabric features four tassels, adding a decorative touch. The overall design and craftsmanship suggest that this piece may be a ceremonial or liturgical vestment, possibly used in a religious context.

The background of the image is a solid black, which helps to highlight the vibrant colors and intricate details of the fabric. Overall, the image presents a stunning example of textile art and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a piece of ecclesiastical vestment, specifically a stole, which is a long, narrow piece of fabric worn by clergy during religious services. The stole is predominantly red, with gold embellishments and intricate designs. The fabric appears to be velvet, given its rich texture and color. The stole features a series of gold-embroidered figures, each encased in a small, rectangular frame with a gold border. These figures are dressed in long, flowing garments and are holding what appear to be books or scrolls. The figures are arranged in a vertical row, with the topmost figure positioned slightly higher than the others. The stole has a central opening, likely for the wearer's head to pass through. At the bottom of the stole, there are tassels, which are likely used for decorative purposes or to secure the stole in place. The stole is displayed against a dark background, which highlights its intricate details and vibrant colors.

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

The image shows a piece of red velvet fabric with gold embroidery. The fabric is folded in half, and it has a hole in the middle, possibly for hanging. It has a tassel at the bottom, which is tied with a golden thread. The fabric is adorned with gold embroidery, which depicts a person holding a book. The embroidery is done in a detailed and intricate manner, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artisan who created it.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Appearance: The image presents a long, narrow liturgical garment, likely a stole or epitrachelion, designed to be worn around the neck. It is made of a rich, deep red fabric, possibly velvet.

Design and Decoration:

  • Embroidery: The garment is elaborately embroidered with gold thread. It features a series of rectangular panels containing depictions of religious figures, likely saints or apostles.
  • Figures: The figures are rendered in a stylized, somewhat Byzantine-influenced style, with halos and flowing robes. Each is presented in a framed panel with gold borders.
  • Arrangement: There are vertical rows of figures on each side of the garment.
  • Details: The embroidery extends to the neckline of the garment and has tassels at the bottom of each side.

Color and Texture: The primary colors are the deep red of the fabric, and the metallic gold of the embroidery. The texture appears to be soft and velvety, contrasted by the metallic sheen of the gold thread.

Overall Impression: This is a beautifully crafted, ceremonial object, suggestive of a rich religious heritage.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a religious vestment, likely a stole or something similar, against a black background. It appears to be made of a red velvet-like material. The vestment has a head opening at the top and is divided into two columns. Each column features embroidered panels with figures that appear to be saints or religious figures. The figures are mostly gold-colored and are set within arched or framed spaces. Each figure is depicted holding an object, possibly a book or scroll, and there is text written above each figure, possibly the names of the saints or inscriptions. The bottom of the vestment is decorated with tassels made of gold-colored thread.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical or religious garment, likely a liturgical vestment, characterized by its rich red velvet fabric and intricate embroidery. The garment appears to be a type of stole or sash, which is typically worn by clergy during religious services.

Key features of the garment include:

  1. Material and Color: The primary fabric is red velvet, which is a luxurious material often used in ecclesiastical garments.

  2. Embroidery: The garment is adorned with detailed embroidery in gold thread, depicting human figures within arched frames. These figures appear to be saints or religious figures, each holding various items that might be symbolic.

  3. Design: The embroidered figures are arranged in two vertical columns, each containing five figures. The figures are framed by ornate, gothic-style arches, adding to the overall decorative and ceremonial appearance.

  4. Tassels: At the bottom of the garment, there are several gold tassels, which are often used to add decorative flair and weight to liturgical vestments.

  5. Neck Opening: At the top of the garment, there is a rounded opening, suggesting that it is designed to be worn around the neck, hanging down the front of the body.

This type of garment is often used in Christian liturgical practices, particularly in Catholic, Orthodox, and some Protestant traditions, and is worn by priests, bishops, and other clergy members during religious ceremonies. The detailed embroidery and luxurious fabric indicate that it is likely a piece of significant historical and religious importance.

Qwen

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

The image shows a piece of embroidered fabric, likely a religious artifact, such as a cope or vestment, which is typically worn by clergy during religious ceremonies. The fabric appears to be red or maroon in color, and the embroidery is golden in hue.

The design features a series of figures in a grid-like arrangement, with each figure enclosed in a small, decorative arch. These figures seem to be depictions of saints or holy figures, as suggested by the halos surrounding their heads. Each figure is holding an object, possibly a book or a scroll, which is often a symbol of study or divine inspiration in religious iconography.

At the bottom of the image, there are additional golden embroidered elements, including tassels, which are sometimes used as decorative accents or as part of the ritualistic function of the vestment. The bottom of the piece also contains text, which appears to be in a script that could be of religious significance, possibly in Armenian, as suggested by the style of the script and the overall design of the artifact.

The craftsmanship indicates that this item is likely of historical or religious importance, possibly from a specific religious tradition.

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

This image shows an ornate and intricately embroidered vestment, likely of religious significance, possibly used in Christian or Orthodox ceremonies. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Material and Color:

    • The fabric appears to be rich, dark red velvet, a material often associated with ceremonial or liturgical garments.
    • The embroidery is done in gold thread, which stands out vividly against the dark background.
  2. Design and Layout:

    • The vestment is divided into panels with a central strip, which seems to be a neck opening or part of a stole.
    • The panels are adorned with rows of figures, likely saints or religious figures, depicted in traditional Orthodox iconography.
  3. Figures:

    • Each figure is shown in a similar posture, holding a book or scroll, suggesting they might be apostles or saints significant in religious texts.
    • The figures are surrounded by golden halos, indicating their sanctity.
    • Each figure is labeled with a number and possibly a name or title written in a script that appears to be Georgian or a similar alphabet.
  4. Embellishments:

    • The bottom of the vestment features tassels, adding to its ceremonial appearance.
    • The edges of the panels are bordered with intricate golden embroidery, further enhancing the garment's decorative and sacred nature.
  5. Cultural and Historical Context:

    • The style of the embroidery and the script suggest that this vestment may be of Georgian origin, as the Georgian Orthodox Church has a rich tradition of such ornate liturgical garments.
    • The use of gold thread and the detailed workmanship indicate that this vestment would have been used in significant religious ceremonies or by high-ranking clergy.

This vestment is a fine example of religious art and craftsmanship, combining religious symbolism with aesthetic beauty.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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