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Human Generated Data

Title

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 9: end 59 - begin 61 (recto), Sura: 9: 61 - mid 62 (verso)

Date

16th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Hervey E. Wetzel, 1919.149

Human Generated Data

Title

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 9: end 59 - begin 61 (recto), Sura: 9: 61 - mid 62 (verso)

Date

16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Hervey E. Wetzel, 1919.149

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Text 99.3
Building 95.6
Architecture 95.6
Tower 95.6
Handwriting 76.2
Calligraphy 59.7
Letter 57.2
Envelope 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

page 99.7
paper 99.7
retro 99.4
manuscript 99.4
parchment 99.2
antique 99.2
old 99.2
document 99.2
vintage 99.1
book bindings 98.2
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ancient 97.8
texture 97.4
text 96.9
blank 96.1
art 96.1
writing 96
margin 95.5
wear 95.4
artistic 94.4

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

envelope 65.1
old 53
paper 52.2
vintage 49.6
antique 46
grunge 45.2
texture 41.8
container 37.5
retro 36.1
ancient 31.2
aged 30.8
page 30.7
dirty 28.1
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document 26
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text 21
sheet 20.7
letter 20.2
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cardboard 19.2
frame 19.2
map 18.5
canvas 18.1
manuscript 17.6
cover 17.6
art 17.6
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book 16.9
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pattern 16.4
stained 16.4
menu 16.3
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backgrounds 15.4
wall 15.4
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aging 14.4
memorial 14.2
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design 13.6
worn 13.4
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pages 12.7
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material 12.5
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drawing 10.6
note 10.1
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textures 8.5
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jacket 8.3
book jacket 8.2
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grime 7.8
album 7.8
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flower 7.7
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rusty 7.6
poster 7.6
symbol 7.4
grain 7.4
artwork 7.3
year 7.3
color 7.2
representation 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Text 95.9
Font 84.9
Handwriting 81.3
Paper 64.2
Paper product 59.4
Document 54.7
Writing 53.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

handwriting 99.5
letter 98
text 93.6
typography 79.6
calligraphy 75
script 58.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Clock Tower

Clarifai

Envelope

AWS Rekognition

Book 100%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a close up of a piece of paper 84.2%
a piece of paper 84%
close up of a piece of paper 82.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a page of a book with arabic writing

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

a copy of the quran in arabic

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a beautifully crafted page of Islamic calligraphy, likely from a Quranic manuscript. The script is written in elegant Arabic, with the text arranged neatly in black ink on aged parchment paper.

Key features include:

  1. Gold Decorations: There are ornate floral embellishments in gold placed strategically among the lines of text to indicate divisions or verses.
  2. Calligraphic Style: The Arabic letters are written in a traditional style with diacritical markings (vowel signs) in red, green, and black to ensure accurate pronunciation and reading.
  3. Illuminated Border Element: On the left side of the page, there is a small, elongated oval-shaped design filled with intricate patterns and decorated in gold and blue. This is likely a decorative marker that could signify a chapter or section of the text.
  4. Parchment Characteristics: The paper looks aged and has irregular edges, with slight discoloration typical of old manuscripts.

Overall, this is a fine example of Islamic manuscript art, showcasing both spiritual significance and artistic skill.

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

The image is a decorative Islamic manuscript page, likely a page from the Quran, displayed in a vertical format. The text is elegantly written in Arabic calligraphy, with black ink and diacritical marks in red. The calligraphy is carefully arranged in lines, with portions of the text separated by decorative floral motifs. Each floral design is ornate, featuring gold and colored embellishments, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the manuscript.

To the left of the page, there is an elongated, almond-shaped medallion with intricate decorative patterns. This embellishment is rendered in gold, blue, and consists of detailed motif work, likely indicating the section or serving as a marker for a specific line or chapter.

The paper itself appears aged, with a textured surface and slightly darkened edges, suggesting historical significance and evidence of time. Overall, the manuscript reflects traditional Islamic art with a focus on the beauty of written words and craftsmanship in decoration.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an old, handwritten Arabic text on a yellowed, worn page. The text is written in a calligraphic style and contains ornate decorative elements, such as floral designs, around the edges. The content of the text appears to be religious in nature, likely a passage from the Quran or another Islamic scripture. The overall appearance suggests this is an ancient or historical religious manuscript.

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

This appears to be a page from an ancient or historical Quran manuscript. The page features beautiful Arabic calligraphy written in black ink with some red accent marks. At the top left, there is an ornate medallion decoration in blue and gold colors with geometric and floral patterns. There are also two smaller floral or decorative elements in gold/brown tones within the text.

The text is written in a clear, elegant Arabic script style, likely from a professional calligrapher. The page appears aged, with a cream or beige-colored paper that shows some signs of aging at the edges. The text is arranged in several lines with proper spacing and formatting typical of Quranic manuscripts.

This appears to be verse 60 from Surah At-Tawbah (Chapter 9) of the Quran, which discusses the categories of people who are eligible to receive zakat (charitable donations) in Islam.

The manuscript page demonstrates the high level of artistic and calligraphic skill that went into creating religious texts in Islamic civilization, combining both religious significance with aesthetic beauty.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a page of Arabic calligraphy on aged paper, showcasing a unique blend of artistic and historical elements.

Key Features:

  • Aged Paper: The background is a light beige color with visible signs of aging, including yellowing and creases.
  • Arabic Calligraphy: The text is written in black ink, with red accents and gold highlights, featuring a mix of cursive and block lettering styles.
  • Decorative Elements: A blue and gold design is situated in the top-left corner, comprising a teardrop shape with a central circle and surrounding lines and dots.
  • Faded Text: The text appears to be a passage from the Quran, but it is too faded to decipher.
  • Background: The page is set against a dark gray background, which provides a striking contrast to the aged paper and calligraphy.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of history and cultural significance, with the aged paper and intricate calligraphy evoking a sense of reverence and tradition. The decorative elements add a touch of elegance and sophistication, while the faded text hints at the passage of time and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

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

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript, likely written in Arabic. The page is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging such as tears and discoloration. The text is written in black ink, with some red accents and gold decorations throughout. The script appears to be a form of calligraphy, with intricate flourishes and ornate lettering.

In the top-left corner of the page, there is a small, circular design that resembles a compass rose. This design is surrounded by a border of blue lines and dots, which adds to the overall sense of elegance and sophistication.

The background of the page is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker ink and gold accents. Overall, the image suggests that this manuscript is a valuable and historic document, possibly dating back to the Middle Ages or earlier. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail evident in the writing and decoration suggests that it was created by a skilled artist or scribe.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is of an old manuscript page. It appears to be written in Arabic calligraphy, with the text flowing in a decorative style. The text is written in black ink, with some red accents. The page has a beige background, and the edges of the page are slightly worn and faded. There is a decorative border on the left side of the page, featuring a design with blue and brown colors. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is an antique manuscript, possibly from the Islamic Golden Age.

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

The image depicts a page from a book or manuscript. The page is covered in text written in Arabic. The text is written in a calligraphy style, with the letters elegantly formed and flowing together. The text is written in black ink, with some parts highlighted in red and blue. The page has a decorative border on the left side, featuring intricate designs and patterns. The border is also adorned with small, colorful flowers.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image shows a page of Islamic calligraphy, likely from a manuscript of the Quran or a related religious text. The page is aged, with a parchment-like texture and some staining or discoloration. The text is written in Arabic script, characterized by its flowing, cursive style. Red diacritical marks are visible above and below the letters, indicating vowels and other pronunciation guides.

At the top left corner, there is a decorative element, possibly an illuminated medallion, featuring a blue background with gold accents and intricate geometric patterns. Additionally, there are two small decorative floral or geometric markers at the ends of the first and penultimate lines. The text is arranged in clear, legible lines across the page.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here is a description of the image:

This image showcases a page from a manuscript, likely a religious text such as the Quran. The page is aged, with a slightly yellowed parchment or paper background. It features Arabic calligraphy in a flowing script, carefully written and arranged.

The text is organized in lines, flowing from right to left, as is the tradition in Arabic script. The script style is likely Naskh, a common script used for Quranic texts. The calligraphy is highlighted with small red markings that assist in the pronunciation of the text.

Decoration: The page has some decorative elements. On the left side, there's a stylized emblem, possibly a decorative heading or a section marker, with an ornate design in blue and gold colors. There are also small circular decorative elements throughout the text, suggesting the presence of specific markers.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript written in Arabic script. The text is written in a calligraphic style, typical of Islamic manuscripts. The page is adorned with decorative elements, including an intricate design in the upper left corner, which features blue and gold colors. The text itself is written in black ink, with certain elements highlighted in red and gold. The script appears to be a form of Arabic calligraphy, possibly Thuluth or Naskh, which are common in Islamic manuscripts.

The content of the text is not fully legible from the image alone, but it appears to be a religious or scholarly text, given the style and decoration. The page shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and minor damage visible on the edges. The overall presentation suggests that this manuscript is of historical and cultural significance, likely from the medieval Islamic period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image appears to be a page from a traditional Islamic manuscript, possibly a Quranic or religious text. The script is written in Arabic and features a traditional ornate style. The text is written in a cursive form, which is typical of Islamic calligraphy, and is known as "Naskhi" or a similar script variant.

At the top left corner, there is an ornate decorative element, which is often seen in manuscripts from the Islamic world, used to draw attention to the beginning or a special verse. The text itself is neatly aligned and structured into verses, indicating it is part of a religious text. The top line indicates the start of a verse, which is a common feature in textual manuscripts.

The overall appearance, including the aged paper and the ornamental design, suggests that this is a historical or antique document, possibly from a collection that preserves such works for cultural and religious study.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image is a page from an old manuscript, likely a religious text, written in Arabic calligraphy. The text appears to be a passage from the Quran, specifically verses from Surah Al-Tawbah (Chapter 9). The verses discuss various aspects of faith, including the distribution of alms to different groups such as the poor, the needy, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled.

The page features ornate decorations, including a large, colorful medallion on the left side and smaller floral motifs scattered around the text. The medallion is detailed with geometric and floral patterns, and the colors used include blue, orange, and black. The text itself is written in a traditional Arabic script, with some letters highlighted in red for emphasis.

The paper shows signs of aging, with visible stains and discoloration, indicating that it is an old document. The edges of the page are slightly worn, and there are some creases, suggesting that the manuscript has been handled over time. The background of the image is dark, which helps to highlight the details of the manuscript.

Text analysis

Amazon

BISN
WLas
JAA

Google

الل و ا عنكيه القاوالدوأعببيق واليهورجارتا هلايتهاوهة وک التلعل فبر 6
الل
و
ا
عنكيه
القاوالدوأعببيق
واليهورجارتا
هلايتهاوهة
وک
التلعل
فبر
6