Human Generated Data

Title

Six panels from chair backs

Date

16th century

People

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Classification

Furniture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Mrs. Francis Welch, BR34.57.E

Human Generated Data

Title

Six panels from chair backs

Date

16th century

Classification

Furniture

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Mrs. Francis Welch, BR34.57.E

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-26

Wood 98.7
Hardwood 97.9
Handle 59

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

decoration 98.5
door 97.3
antique 96.8
wood 96.8
handle 96.8
old 96.3
gate 96.3
wooden 96.2
carve 95
ornate 95
pattern 95
design 94.6
texture 94.6
art 94.5
ancient 93.5
wall 92.9
style 92.3
desktop 92.3
architecture 91.6
retro 91.1

Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

carving 100
sculpture 100
plastic art 100
art 69.8
door 42.9
old 41.2
architecture 39.9
ancient 38.1
figure 34.5
antique 34
religion 30.5
wood 28.4
temple 25.7
entrance 25.2
detail 25
history 23.3
vintage 23.2
culture 22.3
metal 21.8
wooden 21.1
decoration 21
knocker 20.5
ornament 19
traditional 18.3
building 18.3
handle 18.2
gold 18.1
wall 18
gate 17.5
design 17.5
texture 17.4
style 17.1
ornate 16.5
travel 16.2
church 15.7
stone 15.2
east 15
statue 14.3
security 13.8
doorway 13.8
lock 13.4
god 13.4
decor 13.3
pattern 13
entry 12.8
aged 12.7
house 12.6
decorative 12.5
closed 12.5
ornamental 12.4
knob 12.3
religious 12.2
iron 12.1
historic 11.9
carved 11.7
palace 11.6
oriental 11.4
brown 11.1
bronze 10.9
close 10.9
doors 10.8
exit 10.8
tourism 10.7
enter 10.7
rusty 10.5
frame 10
spirituality 9.6
home 9.6
golden 9.5
historical 9.4
grunge 9.4
monument 9.4
device 9.3
exterior 9.2
city 9.2
brass 9
holy 8.7
construction 8.6
details 8.5
key 8.4
retro 8.2
landmark 8.1
furniture 8.1
knock 7.9
heritage 7.7
prayer 7.7
middle 7.7
cathedral 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
head 7.6
classic 7.4
face 7.1
textured 7

Google
created on 2022-02-26

Brown 98
Wood 88.5
Rectangle 88
Creative arts 84.2
Wood stain 81.4
Fixture 81.2
Artifact 79.2
Art 74.7
Hardwood 72.6
Pattern 72.6
Home door 71.3
Natural material 71.2
Metal 64.3
Symmetry 64.1
Visual arts 62.4
Carving 62.1
Relief 58
Antique 55.8
Door 55.7
Building material 55.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-26

cabinet 99.6
wooden 97.1
door 86.7
furniture 82.3
old 78.4
woodcarving 71
doorway 42.1
box 37.6
wood 31.9
plaque 15.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Door

Clarifai

Door

AWS Rekognition

Door 96.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

streetview architecture 86.6%
paintings art 11%
interior objects 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-26

a clock sitting on top of a wooden door 34.3%
a clock on top of a wooden door 34.2%
a wooden door 34.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a carved wooden door with a carved wooden handle.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a wooden carving of a heart shaped object

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a wooden panel with intricate carved designs. The central focus of the carving is a crest-like emblem featuring overlapping geometric shapes and two stylized crosses. Encircling the emblem is an ornate display of floral and vine motifs, intricately intertwined in a symmetrical design. The outer edge of the panel is framed with beveled wooden borders that show some signs of wear, such as slight chipping in the corners. The overall craftsmanship reflects a traditional and detailed woodcarving style, likely belonging to a decorative or architectural feature.

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

The image depicts a detailed wooden panel featuring intricate carvings. The frame of the panel is simple and made of the same type of wood as the carving, creating a uniform appearance. The central design features a symmetrical arrangement of stylized floral and foliate motifs.

In the center of the panel is a shield-like shape with intertwined letters "M" and "W", above which there are two crossed crosses. This central emblem is framed by a larger oval composed of swirling vine-like patterns, adorned with leaf and flower-like carvings that extend outward symmetrically.

The entire design is deeply carved into the wood, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship. Corners of the frame show signs of wear, with small areas where the surface finish or veneer has chipped away, revealing lighter wood underneath. Overall, the panel shows expertise in wood carving, with attention to both detail and symmetry.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a carved wooden panel with an intricate and ornate design. The panel appears to be part of a larger structure, such as furniture or architectural elements. The carving features a central motif with symmetrical floral and scroll patterns surrounding it. The overall style and craftsmanship suggest this is a decorative, historical, or cultural artifact.

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

This image shows an ornate wooden carved panel or door section, likely from a piece of historical furniture or architectural element. The carving features an intricate design with a central shield or coat of arms surrounded by decorative scrollwork and floral motifs. The shield appears to contain crossed keys or similar symbols. The woodwork is done in a Renaissance or Baroque style with elaborate foliate scrolls and acanthus leaves forming a symmetrical pattern around the central heraldic device. The wood appears to be darkly stained or aged, giving it a rich brown color. The panel is framed with a simple rectangular border. The craftsmanship demonstrates skilled relief carving techniques typical of European decorative arts from centuries past.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a detailed wooden carving, likely crafted from oak, featuring a rectangular frame with a prominent central design.

The carving's central motif is a heart-shaped crest, adorned with a cross at its center and surrounded by a circle. This circle is further embellished with intricate carvings of leaves and flowers, which also encircle the outer edges of the frame. The carving's intricate details and ornate design suggest it may have been created in the 16th century, possibly as part of a larger piece of furniture or architectural feature.

The wooden frame exhibits signs of aging, with visible cracks and wear along its edges, indicating its age and historical significance. The overall appearance of the carving suggests it was crafted with great skill and attention to detail, making it a valuable piece of art or historical artifact.

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

The image features a wooden carving, possibly from a door or wall, with an intricate design. The carving is rectangular in shape and has a raised border around it, which is slightly worn out at the bottom right corner. The main body of the carving is made up of various shapes and patterns, including leaves, flowers, and vines, all carved into the wood in a detailed and ornate manner.

At the center of the carving is a shield-like shape with a cross in the middle, surrounded by a circular pattern of leaves and flowers. The overall design of the carving suggests that it may be from a religious or cultural context, possibly from a church or monastery. The level of detail and craftsmanship that has gone into creating this carving is impressive, and it would likely be a valuable piece of art or historical artifact.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a carved wooden panel with intricate designs. The panel is framed in a brown wooden frame, and the carvings are in a brownish color. The carvings are intricate and detailed, with a combination of floral and geometric patterns. The panel has a heart-shaped design in the center, with a cross symbol inside it. The carvings are in a high relief, and the details are sharp and well-defined.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a wooden frame with a carved design. The frame appears to be made of wood and has a rectangular shape. The carved design on the frame is intricate and detailed, featuring a combination of floral and geometric patterns. The central part of the design is a heart-shaped motif with a cross symbol in the middle, surrounded by floral elements. The overall style of the carving suggests a traditional or vintage aesthetic.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular wooden panel, likely a fragment of a larger piece like a door or wall paneling. The panel features intricate, deeply carved relief ornamentation.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Frame: The carved panel is surrounded by a dark, rectangular frame with mitered corners. The wood of the frame appears to be a slightly different color than the carved panel, suggesting it may be a different type of wood or that it has aged differently.
  • Carved Design: The central part of the panel is a rich display of wood carving:
    • Central Shield: There is a shield-shaped element in the center, which appears to be a coat of arms or heraldic crest. It includes an "M" and the letter "F" intertwined. The shield sits within a circular wreath-like element, likely made of stylized leaves.
    • Floral and Foliate Elements: The shield is surrounded by elaborate scrollwork, leaves, and floral motifs. The carving creates a sense of depth and texture.
  • Condition: The panel shows signs of age and wear. There's some discoloration, and some small areas show evidence of damage, like a chip at the bottom left corner.

Overall, the image presents a piece of antique woodworking, most likely from a door or wall. The intricate carving and heraldic elements suggest a possibly old and decorative artifact.

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a close-up shot of a rectangular, dark wood panel with intricate carvings. The panel is framed by a simple, flat wooden border that shows some signs of wear and tear, particularly at the bottom left corner where there appears to be some chipping. The wood has a warm, reddish-brown tone.

The carving on the panel features a circular motif at its center, resembling a wreath or a laurel. Within this circle is a shield-like emblem with stylized lettering. The carvings are detailed and ornate, with a combination of floral and foliate designs that are densely packed and textured.

The overall impression is that of an antique or vintage piece with a rich history and detailed craftsmanship. The lighting is soft and even, which accentuates the depth and complexity of the carvings.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a finely carved wooden panel featuring intricate detailing and a central coat of arms. Here is a detailed description:

  1. Frame: The panel is framed with a dark wood border that has a smooth finish. The frame appears to be made of the same wood as the carving, enhancing the overall cohesive appearance.

  2. Carving Details:

    • Central Element: The central part of the panel features a coat of arms, which is a shield-shaped emblem with a design that includes a crisscross pattern (often referred to as a saltire) and a small emblem or symbol in the center. The coat of arms is surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and foliage.
    • Surrounding Decorations: The coat of arms is encompassed by ornate carvings that include swirling patterns, leaves, and floral motifs. These elements are symmetrical and add a sense of elegance and sophistication to the piece.
    • Upper and Lower Sections: The upper section of the carving includes intricate leaf and floral designs, while the lower section mirrors this with similar motifs, maintaining the symmetry.
  3. Craftsmanship: The craftsmanship is highly detailed, indicating a skilled artisan's work. The carving is deep and well-defined, showcasing the natural grain and texture of the wood.

  4. Material: The wood appears to be a dark, possibly aged type, which adds to the antique and historical feel of the piece.

This carved panel likely served a decorative purpose, possibly as part of a larger piece of furniture, architectural element, or as a standalone artwork. The presence of the coat of arms suggests it may have historical or familial significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This image depicts an intricately carved wooden panel. The central feature of the carving is a shield-shaped emblem, which contains a cross and two intertwined letters, possibly forming the initials "W" and "B" or "W" and "R." Surrounding the shield are elaborate, decorative elements, including swirling vines, leaves, and what appear to be acanthus motifs, which are characteristic of Baroque or Rococo art styles. The panel is framed with a simple wooden border, and the craftsmanship indicates a high level of detail and skill in the carving. The wood has a dark brown tone, suggesting it might be stained or varnished. The overall aesthetic and design suggest the panel could be from a piece of furniture, a decorative wall panel, or part of a larger architectural or decorative structure.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This image is of an intricately carved wooden panel, likely of historical or decorative significance. The panel is framed with a darker wooden border, and the central carving is in a lighter shade of wood, creating a contrast that highlights the detailed work.

The central motif is a heart-shaped crest or shield, which is a common element in heraldry. Within the shield, there appears to be a design that could be interpreted as crossed keys or similar symbolic elements. Surrounding the shield are elaborate, symmetrical carvings of foliage and possibly floral motifs, with a prominent use of acanthus leaves and scrolls. These elements are typical in Renaissance or Baroque decorative styles, suggesting that this piece may have been created during that period or inspired by those styles.

The craftsmanship is detailed, with each leaf and scroll meticulously carved to create a sense of depth and texture. The piece has a sense of age, indicated by the slight wear and the natural aging of the wood, which adds to its historical charm. This type of carving could have been used in furniture, paneling, or as a standalone decorative piece.