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Title

Printer's Mark of Andreas Wechel and Heirs

Date

1597

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany (Frankfort on the Main) 1599, German 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1056

Human Generated Data

Title

Printer's Mark of Andreas Wechel and Heirs

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany (Frankfort on the Main) 1599, German 16th century

Date

1597

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1056

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-08

Text 75.7
Animal 73.1
Dodo 67.1
Book 59.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-08

vintage 98.8
illustration 98.4
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art 95.8
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vector 92.7
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invitation 91
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print 90.6

Imagga
created on 2019-08-08

old 40.4
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antique 35.7
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art 26.4
paper 23.6
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Google
created on 2019-08-08

Text 89
Font 68.6
Illustration 68.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-08

text 100
book 99.3
drawing 99.2
sketch 97.6
engraving 84.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Animal
Poster
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Bird 60.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-08

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-08

a close up of a book 74.2%
close up of a book 69.8%
a close up of text on a book 63.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a drawing of a constellation.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a book with a dragon on it and a dragon on the cover

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-09

The image appears to be an old bookplate or title page from a publication, dated MDXCVII (1597). It contains a decorative emblem in the center, featuring a Pegasus, a mythological winged horse, with one front hoof raised. The Pegasus is depicted in a prancing position above a circular decorative design, which includes foliage, floral motifs, and geometric elements such as star shapes.

Below this emblem, there is text in Latin that reads:
"FRANCOFORTI Apud Andreæ Wecheli heredes, Claudium Marnium, & Ioan. Aubrium. MDXCVII."

This translates to:
"In Frankfurt, Published by the heirs of Andreas Wechel, Claudius Marnius, & Ioan. Aubrium. 1597."

The header at the top of the page is partially cut off, but it suggests that there is additional information or a continuation of text in the following pages.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-09

The image appears to be of an old printed page, possibly from a book. The central feature of the page is a detailed illustration of a coat of arms or heraldic emblem that includes a Pegasus, which is a mythical winged horse. The Pegasus is rearing up on its hind legs, and there appears to be a caduceus—a staff with two snakes winding around it, often associated with medicine and heraldry—directly underneath it. Additionally, surrounding the central illustration is what appears to be a cloud or scroll-like design.

Above the illustration, there is some text in what seems to be Latin. The text and numbers at the bottom of the page indicate the location, publisher, and a date in Roman numerals: "FRANCOFVRTI Apud Andreae Wechel heredes, Claudium Marnium, & Ioan. Aubrium. M.D.XCVII." This suggests that the document is from Frankfurt and was published in 1597 by the heirs of Andrea Wechel, Claudius Marnius, and Johann Aubrium.

The typeface and styling of the characters are consistent with printing techniques from the late 16th century, particularly the use of varying typefaces and sizes to differentiate sections of the text, as well as the ornate initial letters. The overall aesthetics and elements suggest that this document might be from a scholarly or official publication from the Renaissance period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a printer's mark or publisher's device from a book printed in Frankfurt in 1547. The image shows an ornate emblem featuring two winged horses (Pegasus) at the top, positioned symmetrically. The central design includes what appears to be a caduceus (a staff with two snakes wrapped around it) and various decorative elements including floral or plant motifs. The design is supported by stylized clouds at the bottom. Below the emblem is text indicating it was printed in Frankfurt ("FRANCOFVRTI") by Andreas Wechel's heirs, Claudius Marnius, and Johann Aubrius. The entire image is rendered in a woodcut or engraving style typical of 16th-century book printing. The Latin text at the top reads "Et anni quicunque sequentur perenni pagina incitabit."

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-09

This is a printer's mark or publisher's device from 1597 (MDXCVII) used by the heirs of Andrea Wechel and their associates Claudius Marnius and Jean Aubry in Frankfurt (Francofurti). The emblem features a Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, at the top. Below it is an elaborate caduceus (a staff with two intertwined snakes) decorated with wings and flanked by cornucopias or floral arrangements. The design includes two identical symbols marked with "4" on either side, and the whole composition rests on a base of stylized clouds. At the top of the page is Latin text that reads "Et alia quaedam, quorum seriem sequens pagina indicabit." This is a beautiful example of Renaissance-era book printing and publishing artwork, showing the high level of detail possible in woodcut or engraved illustrations of the period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-09

The image shows an illustration from an old book or document, likely from the 16th or 17th century based on the typography and style. The illustration depicts an ornate heraldic crest or coat of arms.

The crest features two winged horses or pegasi rearing up on their hind legs and facing each other. They are holding what appears to be a caduceus - the staff with two intertwined snakes that is a symbol of commerce and negotiation, and is associated with the Greek god Hermes/Roman god Mercury.

Below the pegasi is a detailed scrollwork design with leaves, clouds, and a six-pointed star or cross in the center. The Latin text at the bottom lists several names, likely of the family or individual the crest represents, as well as a date in Roman numerals of 1592 (MDXCVII).

The aged appearance of the paper and the old-fashioned blackletter typography reinforce that this is a reproduction of a centuries-old printed work, giving a glimpse into heraldry and printmaking from the Renaissance era. The elaborate mythological and symbolic imagery would have conveyed the status and identity of an important aristocratic lineage.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-09

The image appears to be a woodcut or engraved illustration from a historical book or document. It depicts a winged mythical creature resembling a horse or pegasus, surrounded by decorative elements such as palm fronds or foliage. The text below the illustration mentions "Francofvrta" and names three individuals - "Andreæ Wecheliheredes, Claudium Marnium, & Ioan. Aubrium" - along with the date "MDXCVII", which corresponds to the year 1597.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image is a page from an old book, featuring a decorative illustration of a winged horse and a snake wrapped around a staff.

  • The page is off-white with black text and illustrations.
    • The text is written in Latin and includes the words "Et alia quadam, quorum jeriem jequenspa-gina indicabit" at the top.
    • The illustration is centered on the page and depicts a winged horse with its front legs raised and its back legs bent.
    • The horse is surrounded by a snake wrapped around a staff, with a star and a cross above it.
    • The illustration is surrounded by decorative elements, including leaves and flowers.
  • The background of the page is off-white, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be made of paper or parchment.
  • The overall design of the page is ornate and elaborate, suggesting that it may be from a rare or valuable book.

The image appears to be a page from a historical or literary work, possibly from the Renaissance or Baroque period. The use of Latin and the ornate illustrations suggest that the book may have been intended for a scholarly or intellectual audience.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a decorative illustration and text in Latin. The illustration is centered on the page and consists of a winged horse (Pegasus) at the top, with a snake wrapped around a staff below it. The staff is surrounded by various symbols, including stars, leaves, and other decorative elements. At the bottom of the illustration, there are clouds and a hand reaching out from them.

Below the illustration, the text reads "FRANCOFVRTI" followed by "Apud Andrea Wechelheredes, Claudium Marnium, & Ioan. Aubrium." This suggests that the book was published in Frankfurt, Germany, by the Wechel family of printers, specifically Andrea Wechel, Claudius Marnius, and Ioan Aubrius.

The background of the page is a light brown color, with some faint text visible behind the illustration. The overall design of the page suggests that it is from a 16th-century book, possibly a medical or scientific text given the presence of the snake and staff, which are common symbols in these fields.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image shows a vintage book cover with a design. The design is in the center of the book cover and features a winged horse, a snake, and a rod. The winged horse is on top of the snake and rod. The snake is coiled around the rod, and the rod is in the middle of the snake. The design is surrounded by a cloud. The book cover has a beige background.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image is a scanned page from an old book. It shows a title page with a large, ornate coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms features a winged horse holding a staff with a snake coiled around it, set against a background of clouds. The text "Francofurti" is written above the coat of arms, and the text "Apud Andream Wecheliheredes, Claudium Marnium, & Joan. Aubrium" is written below it. The date "MDXCVII" (1597) is written at the bottom of the page. The page has a faded, aged appearance, suggesting it is from an old book.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is an engraved illustration from a historical text, likely the title page or frontispiece of a book. It features an ornate emblem or coat of arms, along with Latin text.

Central Emblem:

  • Pegasus: At the top of the emblem is a rearing Pegasus, the mythological winged horse.
  • Caduceus: The central motif appears to be a caduceus, a staff entwined by serpents and topped with wings, which is a symbol associated with medicine.
  • Other Elements: The emblem incorporates various symbolic elements, including what appear to be symbols, branches or floral arrangements, and possibly a pair of eagles.
  • Cloudy Base: The emblem sits atop a stylized cloud formation.

Text:

  • Latin Phrases: The image is framed with some Latin phrases.
  • Publisher Information: Below the emblem, there is text that includes the city of origin (likely Frankfurt) and the names of the publisher and printers.
  • Date: The text also includes the date MDXCVII (1597 in the Gregorian calendar).

Style and Technique:

  • Engraving: The image is created using the engraving technique, with fine lines and intricate details. This technique was popular in the Renaissance period for printing illustrations.

Possible Purpose:

The image likely served as a decorative element and a means of identification for the publisher or the book itself. The symbolic elements would convey the book's subject matter.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be an old book illustration or bookplate. It features a heraldic design and some text above and below the design.

Design Elements:

  • At the top of the design is a Pegasus, a winged horse.
  • Below the Pegasus is a shield-like shape, which contains:
    • Cornucopias, or horns of plenty, filled with vegetation or fruits.
    • A caduceus, a staff with two snakes coiled around it.
    • Symbols that appear to be two interlocked triangles (like stars of David).
    • An image of two hands clasping around a staff or pole.
    • A base of puffy clouds.

Text:
Above the design is Latin text, which reads, "Et alia quædam, quorum jeriem jequens pagina indicabit."
Below the design is more Latin text, which seems to provide publishing information.
"FRANCOFVRTI"
"Apud Andreæ Wecheliheredes,"
"Claudium Marnium, & Ioan. Aubrium."
"MDXCVII." (This is likely the year 1597.)

The overall style of the image is reminiscent of early book printing and heraldic designs.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a historical document or book title page, likely from the 16th or 17th century. The page features a detailed emblem at the center, which includes a winged horse (Pegasus) at the top, two vases with plants, and various other symbolic elements. The emblem is encircled by clouds at the bottom and flanked by two snakes.

Above the emblem, there is a Latin phrase: "Et alia quaedam, quorum rerum sequens pagina indicabit," which translates to "And other things, of which the following page will indicate."

Below the emblem, the text reads:
"FRANCOFVRTi
Apud Andrea Wecheliheredes,
Claudium Marnium, & Ioan. Aubrium.
MD.XC.VII."

This translates to:
"Frankfurt
At the heirs of Andreas Wechel,
Claude de Marne, & Johann Aubrius.
1597."

The text indicates that the document was published in Frankfurt in 1597 by the heirs of Andreas Wechel, along with Claude de Marne and Johann Aubrius. The elaborate emblem and Latin text suggest that this is likely a scholarly or significant work from the late Renaissance period.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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