Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

Date

1497

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Ferrara) 1497, Italian

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1102

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Ferrara) 1497, Italian

Date

1497

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1102

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-25

Art 94.8
Text 88.5
Emblem 81.4
Symbol 81.4
Home Decor 67
Person 64.4
Pattern 56.6
Calligraphy 55.7
Handwriting 55.7
Painting 55.3
Accessories 55.3
Rug 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-02-18

art 98.7
retro 98.5
old 98
decoration 97.9
ancient 97.2
symbol 96
illustration 95.6
pattern 95.2
vintage 95.1
antique 94.7
culture 94.4
religion 93.8
design 93.3
collection 91.5
desktop 89.8
zodiac 88.8
ornate 87.7
texture 86.8
letter 86.1
print 83.7

Imagga
created on 2019-02-18

arabesque 75.8
vintage 43.1
old 34.9
stamp 33
art 28.9
mail 28.8
retro 28.7
postmark 27.6
postage 25.6
letter 24.8
ancient 24.2
postal 23.6
antique 22.3
grunge 21.3
post 21
texture 20.9
paper 18.8
tile 18.7
pattern 18.5
mosaic 18.2
decoration 17.9
aged 17.2
design 17.1
philately 16.8
finance 16.1
culture 15.4
money 15.3
frame 14.9
envelope 14.9
stamps 14.8
collection 14.4
symbol 14.2
card 14
floral 13.6
currency 13.5
printed 12.8
global 12.8
religion 12.6
cash 11.9
shows 11.8
border 11.8
bank 11.7
traditional 11.7
black 11.4
close 10.9
museum 10.8
history 10.7
financial 10.7
international 10.5
one 10.5
brown 10.3
dollar 10.2
historic 10.1
circa 9.9
church 9.3
banking 9.2
ornate 9.2
philatelic 8.9
banknote 8.7
used 8.6
ornament 8.6
communication 8.4
decorative 8.4
message 8.2
gold 8.2
style 8.2
closeup 8.1
office 8
graphic 8
decor 8
delivery 7.8
leaf 7.8
letters 7.8
dollars 7.7
us 7.7
delft 7.7
flower 7.7
communications 7.7
united 7.6
bill 7.6
unique 7.6
grungy 7.6
rich 7.5
stencil 7.4
business 7.3
paint 7.2
detail 7.2
painting 7.2

Google
created on 2019-02-18

Visual arts 78.9
Art 76.7
Font 68.6
Pattern 68.5
Black-and-white 68.3
Motif 54.7
Printmaking 53.6
Style 51

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-18

text 88.6
fabric 13.4
design 13.4
black and white 13.2
monochrome 12.8
art 12.3
tile 11.2
pattern 5.8
woodcut 5.6
graffiti 4.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 64.4%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-18

a close up of a book 50.6%
close up of a book 44%
a close up of a book cover 43.9%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-12

You've provided an image of what appears to be an ornate, historical letter or symbol. It is a black ink design on a white background that could be a monogram or a decorative initial used in old manuscripts or printed books. The design is intricate, with intertwining lines and flourishes, and includes elements that resemble foliage and a stylized flower. At the bottom of the design, there is a detail that looks like a classical crown or a simplified representation of a building with crenellations. Surrounding the letter, there is a square border with additional floral motifs at each corner.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-12

The image is an ornate, decorative letter "A". This initial is intricately designed with floral motifs and intertwining vine-like patterns filling the interior space and extending to the edges of the square border. At the bottom of the letter "A", there is a small, detailed illustration of a crown. The background is filled with a dark texture that enhances the contrast, making the white decorative elements stand out prominently. The style is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or early printed books, combining elements of calligraphy with illustrative decoration.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-12

This appears to be a decorative letter "A" in an ornate medieval or Renaissance style. It's a woodcut or similar print design where the letter is shown in white against a black background. The letter is embellished with flowing decorative elements and flourishes, with what appears to be a crown or coronet at the bottom. The corners of the square frame contain floral or foliate designs. This type of decorative initial letter, known as an illuminated capital, was commonly used at the beginning of chapters or important passages in historical manuscripts and early printed books.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-12

The image shows an intricate woodcut or engraving print in black ink on aged paper. The design features stylized floral and botanical motifs intertwined to create an ornamental capital letter "A" in the center. The letter is composed of curving vines, leaves, and flower blooms woven together in a dense, symmetrical pattern against a dark, textured background. The print has an antique or medieval look, with the detailed linework and decorative style reminiscent of illuminated manuscript initials or early printed embellishments. The aged paper has browned edges and spots adding to the artwork's vintage character.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-12

The image appears to be an abstract, black and white woodcut or linocut print. It features a complex, geometric design with interlocking shapes and patterns, including triangles, circles, and curving lines. The design has a symmetrical, intricate, and somewhat chaotic or disorderly appearance. While the overall composition is abstract, there are hints of potentially symbolic or representational elements, such as the shapes resembling eyes or masks. The image has a striking, bold, and distinctive visual style characteristic of this type of printmaking medium.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a black and white design featuring a large, stylized letter "A" at its center. The letter is surrounded by a square border, with a floral pattern on the top and bottom. The design is rendered in a bold, graphic style, with thick lines and geometric shapes. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold lines and geometric shapes creating a sense of depth and texture. The use of a single color scheme adds to the design's sense of cohesion and harmony. The image appears to be a logo or emblem, possibly for a company or organization.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image is a close-up of an old, black-and-white illustration featuring the letter "A" surrounded by intricate designs. The letter "A" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, with its lines extending outward and curving around it. The letter is rendered in a bold, white font against a black background, which is speckled with small white dots. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication. Surrounding the letter "A" are various decorative elements, including leaves, flowers, and other foliage. These designs are also rendered in white and add to the overall sense of refinement and luxury. The border of the image is a thin black line that frames the entire composition. Overall, the image appears to be a detailed illustration from an old book or manuscript, possibly from the Renaissance period. The level of detail and craftsmanship suggests that it was created by a skilled artist or calligrapher.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image is a black-and-white illustration of an ornate, stylized letter "A" with intricate designs. The letter is enclosed within a square frame, which is bordered by a thin black line. The letter "A" is composed of swirling, intertwining lines that form a complex pattern. The top of the letter features a decorative crown-like structure, which adds to the ornate appearance of the design. On either side of the letter, there are floral motifs that complement the overall aesthetic of the illustration. The background of the illustration is a textured, dark gray surface, which contrasts with the white lines of the letter and its embellishments. The entire composition is symmetrical, with the letter "A" being the central focus. The design appears to be inspired by Gothic or medieval art styles, characterized by its elaborate and detailed nature.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-12

The image features a monochromatic woodcut print, likely from an old book or document. It showcases an intricate design centered around a large letter "A" with a stylized crown above it. The letter "A" is formed by intertwining lines that create a complex pattern, possibly representing a monogram or a coat of arms. The design is symmetrical, with floral motifs on either side of the letter, adding to its decorative nature. The background is dark, enhancing the contrast of the white lines and the central letter. The overall composition suggests a heraldic or emblematic significance, typical of historical prints used in official documents or books.