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Title

Erotic Painting (recto and verso), folio from a Jain manuscript

Date

15th-16th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch, 2009.202.222

Human Generated Data

Title

Erotic Painting (recto and verso), folio from a Jain manuscript

Date

15th-16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch, 2009.202.222

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-04

Advertisement 88.9
Poster 88.9
Text 83.1
Paper 74.2
Flyer 66
Brochure 66
Postage Stamp 59.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

post 99.6
old 99.6
ancient 99.4
antique 99.4
vintage 99.4
letter 99.1
stamp 99
retro 98.8
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postcard 97.7
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postmark 96.1
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art 92.3
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card 91

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

envelope 54
vintage 41.4
stamp 36.3
old 35.6
mail 33.5
retro 32.8
postage 29.5
letter 29.4
postmark 28.6
paper 28.3
ancient 25.1
postal 23.6
money 23
antique 22.7
container 21.3
post 21
philately 20.8
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currency 19.8
cash 19.2
art 18.9
card 17.7
collection 17.1
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dollar 14.9
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circa 14.8
stamps 14.8
prayer rug 14.6
texture 14.6
aged 14.5
bookmark 14.2
culture 13.7
bank 13.5
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frame 13.3
bill 13.3
design 13.1
printed 12.8
business 12.8
obsolete 12.5
tile 12.5
pattern 12.3
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rug 11.7
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banknote 9.7
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floor cover 9.6
international 9.6
savings 9.3
communication 9.3
mosaic 9.2
world 8.9
furnishing 8.8
text 8.7
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note 8.3
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dirty 8.1
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Google
created on 2018-03-23

text 87.8
history 77.8
miniature 68.1
art 62.4
ancient history 51.9
book 50.3
fiction 50.2
postage stamp 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

old 51.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Person
Human face
Clothing
Poster

AWS Rekognition

Rug 91.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-03-23

a close up of a sign 66.3%
a sign on a rug 50.2%
close up of a sign 50.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a painting of a couple of people on a table

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-27

an ancient manuscript with two men and a woman

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image is a traditional painting, likely part of an Indian manuscript or artwork, featuring two intimate couples depicted within a vibrant red backdrop. The style resembles classical Indian miniature painting, with decorative elements such as patterned borders and intricate motifs.

The artwork is divided into two panels:

  • Left Panel: A couple is seated closely, engaging in a tender embrace. The woman wears ornaments and appears to gesture gently toward the man, who has his arm around her. Circular motifs decorate the space, highlighting the artistic detail.
  • Right Panel: Another couple is depicted similarly, sharing an intimate moment. They are surrounded by objects like a blue vessel and patterned designs, adding depth to the composition.

Text in Devanagari script is visible above each panel, suggesting that the painting is part of a poetic, literary, or religious text. The style and theme reflect traditional Indian art that often explores themes of human love, relationships, and emotion.

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

The image is a small painting from a manuscript that depicts two romantic scenes within two separate panels. Both panels are painted against a vibrant red background and framed with intricate borders. The panels show stylized figures of couples engaged in intimate embraces.

In the left panel, a couple is depicted sitting on the ground and holding each other. The man is painted in a profile facing right, while the woman faces him directly. Their faces are adorned with traditional hairstyles and jewelry. The scene includes decorative elements such as floral patterns and circular designs.

The right panel similarly portrays another couple exchanging affectionate gestures. The figures are shown in a comparable position to those in the left panel, and they feature similar characteristic styles in clothing and adornment. The background contains a prominent blue vase-like item, adding a distinctive detail to this part of the scene.

The painting includes inscriptions in an ancient Indian script above each panel, possibly indicating the context or narrative of the scenes. The style and iconography suggest an illustration from traditional Indian art, likely originating from a historical or religious manuscript.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be a page from an ancient Indian manuscript, likely from a religious or literary text. The image is divided into two panels with Sanskrit text at the top, framed by red borders. The artwork features stylized figures rendered in a traditional Indian artistic style against a red background with decorative patterns.

Both panels show pairs of figures engaged in animated interaction, sitting on patterned cushions or mats. The figures are depicted in yellow/golden tones with distinct black outlines. In each scene, there are blue vessels or containers visible. The overall style is characteristic of medieval Indian manuscript illumination, with its flat perspective, bold colors, and geometric decorative elements.

The artwork demonstrates the distinctive conventions of Indian miniature painting, including the use of profile views and stylized facial features. The composition is balanced and symmetrical between the two panels, suggesting they may be depicting related scenes from a continuous narrative.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-30

This appears to be a vintage Indian illustration or manuscript page featuring intricate and colorful depictions of figures engaged in what seems to be some kind of ritual or traditional activity. The illustrations are set against a vibrant red background with ornate decorative patterns and borders. The figures are rendered in a distinctive Indian artistic style with distinctive features and attire. Overall, the image conveys a sense of cultural and historical significance.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-30

The image shows two illustrated panels from what appears to be an old Indian or Hindu manuscript. The panels depict scenes with multiple human figures engaged in various activities or postures, surrounded by detailed decorative patterns and borders in shades of red, orange and blue.

In the left panel, two male figures are shown seated facing each other, with objects that could be bowls or vessels between them. The figure on the right appears to be pointing or gesturing with his hands. Both figures have elaborate clothing and headdresses.

The right panel shows a group of three male figures, also in detailed outfits. The central figure seems to be the focus, flanked by the other two in active poses, perhaps dancing or celebrating. Various round objects and patterns fill the background.

The intricate linework, flat perspective, subject matter and color palette are all characteristic of historical Indian painting and manuscript illustration styles. Without more context it's difficult to identify the specific story or meaning, but the lively narrative scenes and rich ornamentation make it a fascinating example of this traditional art form.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-30

This appears to be a page from an ancient Indian manuscript featuring two illustrated panels with a red background and Sanskrit text at the top. Each panel shows stylized figures in a traditional Indian artistic style, depicted with yellow/golden skin tones. The figures are seated on decorative cushions or mats with circular patterns. There are blue vessels or containers visible in the scenes. The artwork has a distinctive medieval Indian aesthetic with bold colors and geometric patterns. The style suggests this may be from an illuminated manuscript, possibly depicting scenes from religious or cultural narratives. The artwork shows a characteristic flat perspective and decorative borders typical of Indian miniature painting traditions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient Indian manuscript, likely from the 12th to 14th century. The manuscript is written in Sanskrit and features two illustrations of women engaged in various activities.

The left illustration shows a woman sitting on a couch, holding a mirror in her right hand and a comb in her left. She is adorned with jewelry and has a parasol above her. The right illustration depicts a woman sitting on a couch, holding a mirror in her left hand and a comb in her right. She is also wearing jewelry and has a parasol above her.

Both illustrations are set against a red background with intricate designs and patterns. The text at the top of the page is written in Devanagari script, which is an ancient Indian script used for writing Sanskrit and other languages.

The overall style of the illustrations suggests that they were created during the medieval period in India, possibly during the Gupta or Pala dynasties. The use of red and gold ink, as well as the intricate designs and patterns, are characteristic of Indian art from this time period.

The manuscript appears to be a fragment of a larger work, possibly a religious or literary text. The illustrations suggest that the text may have dealt with themes related to beauty, grooming, and leisure activities.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural traditions of ancient India, and highlights the importance of manuscripts as a source of historical and cultural knowledge.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient Indian manuscript, likely from the 17th or 18th century. The manuscript is written in Sanskrit and features two illustrations of men engaged in various activities.

Illustrations:

  • The left illustration shows a man sitting on a red and white patterned rug, playing a musical instrument. He wears a blue and white outfit with a red sash around his waist. A second man stands behind him, holding a sword and shield.
  • The right illustration depicts a man sitting on a similar rug, holding a blue vase and a small bowl. He wears a yellow outfit with a red sash around his waist. A second man stands behind him, holding a sword and shield.

Manuscript:

  • The manuscript is written in black ink on yellowed paper.
  • The text is arranged in two columns, with the left column containing the illustrations.
  • The right column features additional text, possibly commentary or explanations related to the illustrations.

Overall:

  • The image provides a glimpse into the artistic and literary traditions of ancient India.
  • The illustrations suggest a narrative or poetic theme, while the manuscript text offers insight into the language and culture of the time.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a page from an old book, possibly a manuscript, with illustrations and text. The page is divided into two sections, each containing a colorful illustration. The illustrations depict human figures engaged in various activities. The background of the illustrations is a red and white checkered pattern. The text is written in a foreign script, possibly Sanskrit or another ancient language. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is an old and valuable artifact, possibly from a historical or cultural context.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts an old, weathered manuscript page with vibrant illustrations and text. The page is divided into two sections, each featuring a scene with intricate details and bold colors. The upper section shows three figures in a dynamic pose, with the central figure holding a musical instrument, possibly a flute or a horn, while the other two figures appear to be engaged in conversation or an activity. The background is a rich red with decorative patterns, and there are remnants of text in a foreign script, possibly Sanskrit or a related language.

The lower section of the page also contains a similar scene with three figures, two of whom are engaged in an intimate moment, while the third figure stands nearby. The background here is also red, with similar decorative patterns. The figures are depicted in a traditional, stylized manner, with exaggerated features and bright, contrasting colors. The page appears to be from a larger manuscript, possibly a religious or mythological text, given the themes and style of the illustrations.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

The image shows a detailed illustration from what appears to be a historical manuscript, possibly a miniature painting. It is divided into two panels, each depicting amorous scenes.

  • Panel 1: Displays two figures, a man and a woman, engaged in a sexual act. The figures are rendered in warm, earthy tones with outlines and details in black. They are positioned on patterned cushions or beds. The background is a deep red with patterned borders. Above the scene, text in what looks like an ancient script is present.
  • Panel 2: Shows another scene of intimacy. It also has a red background and displays a similar style in the drawing. There are vessels or objects placed near the figures.

The overall aesthetic suggests a traditional artistic style, possibly of Indian origin. The details of the attire, the body language, and the general ambiance imply themes of love, pleasure, and relationships. The aged look of the paper and style of illustration is indicative of a historical context.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

The image appears to be a leaf or page from an old manuscript, possibly of Indian origin, given the style of the figures and the writing at the top of each panel.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Layout: The image is divided into two panels. Each panel depicts a scene with two human figures.
  • Figures: The figures are lightly pigmented (tan-colored), and depicted with dark hair and features. They seem to be a male and a female. In both panels, the man wears what seems to be a turban or head covering. The women are depicted with long, dark hair.
  • Scenery: Each panel has a similar background. The figures are seated on what appear to be cushions or platforms. There are geometric and floral motifs in the background, with a dominant use of red. There are also some objects like a blue vase in the right panel.
  • Writing: Above each panel, there are lines of text in a script that looks like Devanagari, the script used for languages like Hindi and Sanskrit. This likely provides context or commentary on the images.
  • Style: The artwork is in a traditional style, reminiscent of miniature paintings from India. The figures are stylized, with distinct outlines and a lack of realistic perspective.
  • Condition: The page looks aged and slightly worn, with some discoloration and minor damage (like the small tear in the upper right corner).

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts two scenes from an ancient Indian manuscript, likely illustrating a narrative or mythological event. The artwork is in a traditional Indian miniature painting style, characterized by its vivid colors and intricate details.

  1. Left Scene:

    • Two figures are shown, one seated and the other standing.
    • The seated figure is adorned with jewelry and appears to be in a relaxed posture, possibly on a throne or an ornate seat.
    • The standing figure seems to be in a dynamic pose, with one arm raised and the other holding onto the seated figure.
    • The background is richly decorated with red and gold patterns, suggesting a royal or divine setting.
  2. Right Scene:

    • Similar to the left scene, two figures are depicted, one seated and the other standing.
    • The seated figure is also adorned with jewelry and appears to be in a relaxed posture.
    • The standing figure is holding a blue vessel in one hand and appears to be interacting with the seated figure.
    • The background is similarly decorated with intricate patterns in red and gold.

Text:

  • There is text written in Devanagari script at the top of each scene. The text likely provides context or narration for the scenes depicted.
  • The text on the left reads: "असंख्यफलदायकेनैव किन्नोत्त"
  • The text on the right reads: "गौरमध्यविभिन्नशिल्पाः"

Art Style:

  • The style is reminiscent of traditional Indian miniature paintings, which often depict mythological or historical scenes with rich colors and detailed ornamentation.
  • The use of red and gold is prominent, which is typical in Indian art to signify royalty, divinity, or auspiciousness.

Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of traditional Indian art, likely depicting a scene from a mythological or historical narrative.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

The image is a traditional Indian miniature painting, likely from a manuscript or a religious text. It is divided into two main sections, each depicting a scene with two figures.

Left Section:

  • Two figures are seated on a decorative platform with a richly patterned background.
  • The figure on the left appears to be a woman wearing a headscarf and traditional jewelry, possibly a bangle on the wrist.
  • The figure on the right is a man with a beard, wearing a turban and traditional Indian attire. He is pointing upwards, possibly indicating something important or directing attention to something above.
  • The background features intricate designs and patterns, including floral and geometric motifs.

Right Section:

  • Two figures are also seated on a similar decorative platform with a patterned background.
  • The figure on the left appears to be a man with a beard, wearing traditional clothing and a headscarf. He is holding a stringed instrument, possibly a musical instrument like a veena.
  • The figure on the right is another man with a beard, wearing a turban and traditional attire. He is holding a bottle or a pot, possibly containing a beverage or an offering.
  • The background has similar intricate designs and patterns as the left section, with floral and geometric motifs.

Overall:

  • The painting is framed with a border that includes some text written in an Indian script, possibly Sanskrit or another classical Indian language.
  • The color palette is dominated by red, gold, and black, with detailed patterns and designs that are characteristic of traditional Indian miniature paintings.
  • The scenes depicted may be from a religious or mythological story, given the traditional attire and the presence of musical instruments and offerings.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

The image appears to be a page from a traditional Indian manuscript, possibly from the Mewar region of Rajasthan, given the style of the artwork. It depicts two figures sitting on a bed, engaged in a musical performance. The figure on the left is playing a drum, while the figure on the right is playing a stringed instrument, likely a sitar. Both figures are adorned with traditional attire and jewelry, and their postures suggest a moment of joy or celebration. The background is vibrant red with intricate patterns, and there is text at the top of the image, which seems to be in Sanskrit, indicating it might be a religious or mythological text. The style of the art and the clothing suggest a historical period, possibly the 17th or 18th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

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