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Title

Titlepage

Date

17th century

People

Artist: Stefano Della Bella, Italian 1610 - 1664

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, by exchange, S7.144.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Titlepage

People

Artist: Stefano Della Bella, Italian 1610 - 1664

Date

17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, by exchange, S7.144.2

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Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-02

Text 93.3
Art 87
Drawing 87
Plaque 58.6
Doodle 58
Sketch 56.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-24

illustration 99.7
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art 98.7
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Imagga
created on 2018-03-24

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artwork 7.3
book 7.3
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Google
created on 2018-03-24

text 90.9
font 79.1
illustration 70.3
paper 67
black and white 61.3
calligraphy 58.2
art 56.6
paper product 56.5
history 56.5
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artwork 54.5
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drawing 52.3
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Microsoft
created on 2018-03-24

text 100
book 99.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Poster

Clarifai

Poster 70.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-03-24

paintings art 92.5%
text visuals 7.4%
streetview architecture 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-03-24

a close up of a book 39%
close up of a book 33.2%
a close up of a book cover 33.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a drawing of a coat of arms and a crown

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

a drawing of a plaque with the words,'recueil de la mort de l'

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-12

This is an image of a decorative page, perhaps from a book or a manuscript. The style of artwork suggests that it is quite old, likely dating from a period when ornate, hand-drawn embellishments were common in printed materials. Centrally featured is a title or heading written in elegant script. The decorative elements include swirling acanthus leaves and scrollwork that create a symmetrical design around the text. The text itself is in French, and while the ornate script can be challenging to read, the central words seem to be "Recueil De diuerses pieces tres-necessaire a la fortification," which translates to "Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification."

The page is dedicated to someone (Monseigneur Armand de la Porte), and references titles and places indicating a measure of prestige or importance. There is also a mention of a privilege granted by a king ("avec privilege du Roy"), suggesting that the publication was made with royal permission or endorsement.

The image is monochromatic, resembling an etching or an engraving, which was a common method of illustration for books during the period of manual printing presses.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-12

The image is an ornate, antique illustration featuring calligraphic text in French, surrounded by an elaborate decorative frame with scrolls and architectural elements. At the top of the frame, there is a crown with what appears to be a crescent moon symbol. The text reads:

"Receuil
De diuerses pieces
tres-necessaires a la
fortification.
Faict par Stef. della Bella
Dediee a Mon-seigneur
ARMAND de la Porter,
Seigr. de la Melleraye Gouverneur
de la ville et Chateau de Nantes
et du Conte Nantois."

At the bottom, it says:

"Et mis en lumiere par Israel Henriet avec privilege du Roy."

Roughly translated, this text is announcing the collection of various essential pieces for fortification, created by Stefano della Bella and dedicated to Monseigneur Armand de la Porte, the governor of the city and castle of Nantes and the county of Nantois. The work is published by Israel Henriet with the King's privilege.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-23

This appears to be a decorative title page or frontispiece from a historical French document. It features an ornate baroque-style cartouche or frame with elaborate scrollwork and a crown at the top. The text within is written in an elegant script and appears to be about fortification, dedicated to "Armand de la Porte," who is identified as the Governor of the city and castle of Nantes. The document mentions it was created by "Stef. della Bella" and published/brought to light ("mis en lumiere") by Israel Henriet. The artistic style and French language used suggests this is from the 17th century. The decorative elements include swirling curves, flourishes, and ornamental details typical of baroque design.

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

The image appears to be an engraved title page or frontispiece. It features ornate decorative elements such as scrollwork, crowns, and other decorative flourishes surrounding a central text block. The text block contains the title "Recueil de diverses pieces tres-necessaire a la fortification", which translates to "Collection of various pieces very necessary for fortification". The text below the title attributes the work to "Sief. della Bella" and states it is dedicated to "Mon-seigneur Armand de la Porte", who is identified as the "Seig. de la Melleraie Gouverneur de la ville et Chateau de Nante et du Conté Nantois".

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

This is a decorative title page from a French military fortification manual titled "Receuil De diverses pieces tres-nessessaire a la fortification" (Collection of Various Pieces Very Necessary for Fortification). The page features an ornate baroque cartouche or frame with scrollwork and military motifs like cannons.

The work was created by Stefano della Bella and dedicated to Armand de la Porte, who is identified as the Governor of the city and castle of Nantes and the County of Nantois. At the bottom, there's a line indicating it was published ("mis en lumiere") by Israel Henriet with royal privilege.

The design includes a small crowned emblem at the top and is surrounded by elaborate baroque decorative elements typical of 17th century book illustration. The text is written in an elegant cursive script, and the overall composition demonstrates the artistic sophistication of period book design.

This title page is a good example of how military and technical documents of the period often featured highly decorative elements, combining practical military content with artistic presentation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-12

The image presents a vintage-style illustration, likely from the 18th or 19th century, featuring a decorative frame with French text and a crest at the top. The frame is ornate, with curved lines and flourishes, and contains a message written in French cursive script. The message appears to be an invitation or announcement, but the specific details are unclear due to the language barrier.

At the top of the frame, a crest or coat of arms is visible, featuring a crown and other symbols. The background of the image is a light beige or off-white color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker lines of the illustration.

Overall, the image exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, with its intricate design and ornate details. It is likely a reproduction or reinterpretation of an original piece from the past, rather than a modern creation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-12

The image is a French-language document with an ornate design, featuring a central text block surrounded by decorative elements. The text block contains several lines of cursive writing in French, which appear to be a formal or official statement. Above the text block, there is a small crown symbol, and below it, there are two curved lines that resemble horns or trumpets. The background of the image is a light beige color, giving it an aged or vintage appearance.

Overall, the image suggests that it may be a historical document or certificate from France, possibly related to a noble or aristocratic family. The use of formal language and ornate design elements reinforces this interpretation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a coat of arms with a crest and a motto. The coat of arms features a shield with a crest on top, and it is surrounded by various decorative elements. The crest is a crown with a crescent moon and a star. The shield has a central design with a clock and a key, and it is surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers. The motto is written in French and reads, "Reçu de plusieurs pièces très-nécessaires à la fortification." The drawing also includes a signature at the bottom, which reads, "Et mis en lumière par Israël Henriet avec privilège du Roy."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a historical document with an ornate, decorative border. The central text is written in French and appears to be a formal dedication or receipt. The document is titled "Reçu de diverses pieces tres-necessaire a la fortification" which translates to "Receipt of various pieces necessary for fortification." The text also mentions "Fait par Stef. della Bella Dedie a Mon-Seigneur ARMAND de la Porte, Leig: de la Melleraie, Gouverneur de la Ville et Chateau de Nantes et du Conte Nantois," indicating it was created by Stef. della Bella and dedicated to Armand de la Porte, the governor of Nantes and its surrounding areas.

The decorative border features a crown, a shield, and various military symbols such as swords, lances, and a helmet. The text at the bottom of the document reads "Et mis en lumière par Isaac Henriet avec privilege du Roy," which translates to "And brought to light by Isaac Henriet with the privilege of the King." This suggests that Isaac Henriet was responsible for publishing or disseminating the document, and it was done with the king's approval or privilege.

The image conveys a sense of formality and importance, likely related to military or governmental matters during a historical period. The ornate design and detailed text indicate that this document was created with care and attention to detail, reflecting the significance of the content it contains.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-10

This is an old engraving. The central element is an ornate cartouche, or decorative frame, that holds text. The text is in French. The cartouche is embellished with flourishes, banners, and military imagery such as cannons and horns, suggesting the subject matter relates to military fortification. At the top of the cartouche is a coat of arms or emblem, surmounted by a crown. At the bottom, there is another line of text in French, which identifies the engraver (Israel Henriet) and states that it was published with a royal privilege, meaning it was officially sanctioned or authorized. The style is very detailed, and indicative of printmaking from the 17th or 18th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-10

Here's a description of the image based on your request and the available information:

Overall Description:

The image is a black-and-white etching or engraving. It features a decorative cartouche that surrounds a block of text. The style appears to be from the 17th or 18th century.

Detailed Elements:

  • Cartouche: A stylized, ornate frame surrounds the text. It's embellished with scrollwork, possibly acanthus leaf motifs, and other decorative flourishes typical of Baroque or Rococo styles.

  • Text: The text is arranged in neat lines within the cartouche. It appears to be in an older form of French, possibly related to a dedication or title page.

  • Heraldic/Symbolic Elements:

    • Above the cartouche is a heraldic shield with a crescent moon inside, and topped with a crown.
    • Behind the cartouche, there are flags, lances/spears, and possibly other military accoutrements, suggesting a connection to warfare or fortification.
    • At the base of the cartouche, there are cannons and cannonballs, further reinforcing the military theme.
  • Text:

    • The text inside the cartouche reads as a dedication and title:
      "Receuil De diverses pieces tres-neffeffaire a la fortification. Faict par Stef. della Bella Dedié a Mon-Seigneur ARMAND de la porte, Teig de la Melleraye Gouverneur de la ville et Chasteau de Nante et du Conté Nantois. Et mis en lumiere par Ifrael Henriet auec priuilege du Roy."

Interpretation:

Based on the elements, this image likely represents the title page or dedication page for a book or collection of prints related to fortification or military engineering. It was created by Stef. della Bella and dedicated to a nobleman (Mon-Seigneur ARMAND). Israel Henriet, who likely had publishing privilege from the King, published it.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is an ornate engraving with text in French, likely from the 17th or 18th century. The engraving is framed with elaborate decorative elements, including swirling patterns, scrolls, and a crowned emblem at the top. The text reads:

"Receuil
De diverses pieces
tres-necessaire a la
fortification.
Faict par Stef. della Bella
Dedié à Mon-seigneur
ARMAND de la porte,
Seigr. de la Melleraye Gouverneur
de la ville et Chasteau de Nante
et du Conte
Nantois."

Translation:
"Collection
Of various pieces
very necessary for
fortification.
Made by Stef. della Bella
Dedicated to my lord
ARMAND de la porte,
Lord of la Melleraye Governor
of the town and Castle of Nantes
and of the County
Nantois."

At the bottom of the image, there is a note indicating that the engraving was created by Israel Henriet with the privilege of the King:

"Et mis en lumière par Israel Henriet avec privilège du Roy."

Translation:
"And brought to light by Israel Henriet with the privilege of the King."

This engraving appears to be a title page for a collection of works on fortification, dedicated to a nobleman named Armand de la porte, who was the governor of Nantes and the surrounding county. The engraving is attributed to Stefano della Bella and was published by Israel Henriet with royal privilege.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image is a title page, likely from a historical or scholarly work, featuring ornate and decorative elements. The overall design is framed by a shield-like formation with elaborate scrollwork and ribbon-like elements at the top and bottom. At the center of the shield is a crest or coat of arms with a crown above it, which suggests a formal or regal context.

The text is written in a stylized, serif font, and the main title reads: "Receuil De diverses pieces tres-neffsaire a la fortification." This translates to "Collection of various pieces necessary for fortification." The author of the work is named as "Stef. della Bella," and it is dedicated to "Mon-seigneur Armand de la porte, Seigre de la Melleraye, Gouverneur de la Ville et Chasteau de Nante et du Conte Nantoi."

At the bottom of the page, there is additional text that reads: "Et mis en lumiere par Israel Henriet avec privilège du Roy," which translates to "And brought to light by Israel Henriet with the privilege of the King." This indicates that the work was published with the endorsement of a royal authority.

The overall design and text suggest that this is a title page for a book or manuscript related to fortification, likely from the 17th or 18th century, given the style of the writing and the use of French. The inclusion of a coat of arms and the dedication to a nobleman further support this historical context.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image is a detailed black-and-white etching that appears to be the title page of a book or a collection of works. The text is in French and is centered within an ornate frame. The frame is decorated with elaborate scrollwork and flourishes, giving it a baroque or rococo appearance. At the top of the frame, there is a crown, suggesting a connection to royalty or nobility. The text reads:

"Receuil De diverses pieces tres-neffesaire a la fortification. Faict par Stef. della Bella Dedie a Mon-seigneur ARMAND de la porte, Seig.r de la Metteraye Gouverneur de la Ville et Chasteau de Nante et du Conté Nantois."

Below the main text, there is a smaller line that states:

"Et mis en lumiere par Israel Henriet avec privilege du Roy."

The ornate frame and the use of a crown indicate that this is likely a title page for a publication related to fortification, dedicated to a nobleman named Armand de la Porte, who was the governor of the city and castle of Nantes and the county of Nantes. The publication was produced by Israel Henriet with a royal privilege.

Text analysis

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