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Title

Saint Fabanus

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany (Lübeck) 1599, German 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M3811

Human Generated Data

Title

Saint Fabanus

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany (Lübeck) 1599, German 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M3811

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-10

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Clarifai
created on 2019-08-10

paper 99
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Imagga
created on 2019-08-10

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Google
created on 2019-08-10

Text 94.3
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Paper 78.7
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Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-10

text 100
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

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Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a book with a picture of a man on a horse -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a historical printed page featuring woodcut illustrations and text in a Gothic typeface. It appears to be from an old book, possibly religious or historical, with text written in Dutch or a similar language.

  • Left side: The first woodcut illustration shows a dramatic and violent scene. A man, presumably wearing armor, wields a large sword above his head as he prepares to strike down another figure. The person targeted wears a crown and robe, indicating royal or religious status. Below the illustration is a caption in blackletter script.

  • Right side: Another woodcut illustration depicts what looks like a medieval religious or punishment scene. Several figures are engaged in a struggle as one person is tied or restrained in front of a church or building with a cross above the door. Birds, possibly vultures, loom overhead, adding an ominous tone. Below this image is another section of text.

The page is highly detailed, combining visual storytelling with accompanying text, typical of early printed works designed for education, devotion, or moral instruction in an accessible format for readers in the Middle Ages or Renaissance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image is a page from an old printed book featuring two woodcut illustrations and text written in an older form of German.

The left illustration depicts a dramatic scene. It shows a man standing over a fallen figure. The man is wielding a sword in an aggressive stance, appearing to attack or behead the figure beneath him. The fallen figure is wearing a crown, suggesting they might be a king or a high-ranking official. A bishop or another religious figure appears to be standing by, witnessing the event.

The right illustration shows two men engaging in combat. One of them is on the ground, and the other is leaning over him while seemingly trying to subdue or harm him. In the background, a church or chapel is visible with a cross on its door, and birds are depicted flying above.

The text is heavily Gothic in style with an Old German typeface, providing descriptions or stories related to the two illustrations. The text appears to recount stories of Saint Sabianus (left) and a monk named Bernardus (right).

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-03-04

The image appears to be a vintage woodcut illustration accompanied by text in an older Germanic language, possibly German. The illustration depicts two scenes - one on the left shows a man wielding a weapon while another person on the ground, and the other scene on the right shows several figures engaged in what appears to be some sort of physical altercation or conflict. The text provides details about the events and individuals depicted, but without being able to read the language, I cannot provide a more specific description of the content.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-03-04

This image contains several woodcut illustrations and text in an old German Gothic typeface, likely from the 16th century.

The main illustration shows a bearded man engaged in battle with several armed soldiers. The man is wearing a hat with a feather and holds a sword, standing atop fallen soldiers. The soldiers are depicted wearing armor typical of the time period.

Additional smaller illustrations include what appears to be peasants working in a field, and a fortified town or castle with knights on horseback riding out.

The aged appearance of the paper and printing style suggest this is a historical document or book page, possibly a chronicle retelling events from that era in Germany or German-speaking lands. While I cannot translate the text, the dramatic battle scene hints at the subject matter covering some sort of violent conflict or uprising.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-03-04

This appears to be a page from a medieval manuscript or early printed book with two woodcut illustrations and text in what looks like Middle Dutch or German. The page contains two distinct scenes:

The first illustration (on the left) shows a violent scene with someone wearing a crown, and another figure wielding a sword overhead in a threatening manner, with other figures present in the scene.

The second illustration (on the right) appears to show figures in some kind of physical altercation outside a building with a doorway.

The page includes blocks of text between and around these illustrations. The text appears to be printed in a Gothic blackletter typeface, typical of early European printing. From what's visible, the text begins sections with decorated initial capitals - one starting with "H" and another with "M".

The overall layout and style suggests this is likely from an incunabula (book printed before 1501) or early 16th century printed book, possibly containing religious or historical narratives given the nature of the illustrations.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring two illustrations and text in an unknown language. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column containing a large illustration of a man holding a sword and shield, standing over a fallen figure. The right column features a smaller illustration of a man in a hat, holding a staff and standing next to a door.

Key Features:

  • Illustrations: Two illustrations are present on the page, one large and one small.
  • Text: The text is written in an unknown language and is divided into two columns.
  • Language: The language used in the text is not recognizable, making it difficult to decipher the meaning.
  • Page Layout: The page is divided into two columns, with the illustrations and text arranged in a symmetrical manner.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a page from an old book, possibly a historical or religious text. The illustrations suggest that the book may have been used for storytelling or educational purposes. The use of an unknown language adds to the mystery and intrigue of the image, making it a fascinating piece for those interested in history and literature.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

This image presents a page from an antique book, featuring two illustrations and accompanying text in an archaic language. The left illustration depicts a man wielding a sword, while the right illustration shows a man being attacked by another individual. The text is written in a style reminiscent of the 15th century, with the use of Gothic script and the inclusion of illuminated letters. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a reproduction or scan of an original manuscript from the Middle Ages.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts an old book page with two columns of text, one on the left and one on the right. The left column contains text in a medieval style, possibly from a historical or religious text. The right column has a mix of medieval and modern texts, with the medieval text being more prominent. Below the text, there is an illustration of a man holding a sword and a shield, possibly a knight or a warrior. On the right side, there is another illustration of a man holding a hammer and a chisel, possibly a mason or a builder. The illustrations are in a black-and-white style and appear to be woodcuts. The page has a yellowed and aged appearance, suggesting that it is from an old book.

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

The image depicts a page from an old book. The page is divided into two columns, with text written in an old-style font. The text on the left side is written in a foreign language, while the text on the right side is written in English. The page also features two illustrations. The first illustration depicts a man holding a sword and a shield, while the second illustration shows two men fighting with swords.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

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

Overall Impression:

The image is a page from an old book with blackletter text and two woodcut illustrations. The page is divided into two columns, each with a separate image and accompanying text. The style of the artwork is characteristic of early printing, with bold lines and a focus on depicting events and figures.

Left Column:

  • Illustration: A scene of martyrdom. A crowned figure kneels on the ground, with several prone figures around him, also presumably victims. A standing figure, likely a soldier or executioner, raises a sword above his head, poised to strike. The scene suggests a mass execution related to religious persecution.
  • Text: The text is in blackletter, beginning with a large, decorative initial "F". It appears to be a historical or religious account, likely detailing the story of the person being martyred in the image above.

Right Column:

  • Illustration: Depicts a violent attack. A man is being assaulted by two other figures. One attacker has him pinned down, while the other raises a weapon, potentially a club or cudgel, to strike. Three crows are depicted flying in the background.
  • Text: The text is in blackletter, beginning with the initials "N". It likely tells the story related to the violent scene shown in the illustration.

General Observations:

  • The images are simple and direct, conveying dramatic and violent events.
  • The blackletter text adds to the historical feel of the page.
  • The page's condition suggests it is an old document.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a two-panel woodcut illustration from a historical text, likely a religious chronicle or martyrology. It features text in a gothic script, and the artwork is typical of the woodcut style of the period, with bold outlines, stark contrasts, and somewhat simplified figures.

Panel Breakdown:

  • Panel 1 (Left):

    • Scene: Depicts a scene of martyrdom. A prominent figure with a sword is in the process of beheading a man wearing a crown. Several other figures are on the ground, possibly already dead or kneeling in supplication. The style suggests a dramatic moment of violence and sacrifice.

    • Text: The text above the illustration translates to "Dat". And below is the name "Fabianus mas eitt", which refers to an early Pope.

  • Panel 2 (Right):

    • Scene: This scene is less clearly a singular event. It seems to show two men, in what appears to be a prison.

    • Text: The text above the illustration translates to "Dat". And below is the name "Ernardus erno-".

Style and Context:

  • Artistic Style: The woodcuts are in a simple style, with a strong focus on conveying the narrative.
  • Purpose: The image likely served to illustrate historical events, religious figures, and moral lessons for a primarily literate audience.
  • Historical Period: Based on the style, the woodcuts, and the language, it is likely to be from the early modern period, and the use of Gothic script suggests a strong influence from the late medieval tradition.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a historical document featuring text in an old Germanic script, likely from the late medieval or early modern period. It contains two woodcut illustrations, each accompanied by a block of text.

  1. Left Side (Fabianus):

    • Illustration: The illustration depicts a scene where a man, possibly a king or noble, is seated on a throne. Another man stands before him, holding a scythe or a similar agricultural tool. The seated figure appears to be gesturing or speaking to the standing figure.
    • Text: The text below the illustration is titled "Fabianus was ein" and describes a story involving Fabianus, who was a farmer in Rome. The text discusses his interactions with the emperor and his eventual rise to power. The narrative seems to focus on Fabianus's wisdom and how he was chosen to rule because of his good judgment and fairness.
  2. Right Side (Reynardus):

    • Illustration: The illustration shows a scene with several figures, possibly in a market or public square. One figure appears to be a fox, which might be Reynard, a common character in medieval European folklore. The scene seems to depict a moment of conflict or negotiation.
    • Text: The text below the illustration is titled "Reynardus entlo" and tells a story involving Reynard, a cunning fox, and a character named Bartoldes. The narrative describes a situation where Reynard tricks Bartoldes, leading to a humorous or ironic outcome. The text emphasizes Reynard's cleverness and the gullibility of Bartoldes.

The document appears to be a collection of moral tales or fables, possibly intended to convey lessons about wisdom, justice, and cunning. The language and style suggest it is from a period when such stories were used to educate and entertain.

Text analysis

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