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Printer's Mark of the Aldus Firm

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1599, Italian 16th century

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Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1086

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Title

Printer's Mark of the Aldus Firm

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1599, Italian 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1086

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Amazon
created on 2019-11-05

Text 94.5
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Book 61.7
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Art 60.4
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Greeting Card 55.4
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Clarifai
created on 2019-11-05

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Imagga
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binding 41.6
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Google
created on 2019-11-05

Text 95.9
Illustration 73.8
Font 68.6
History 66.1
Paper 59.2
Book 57.7
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-05

text 100
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engraving 84.7
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Color Analysis

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Amazon

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Age 13-23
Gender Male, 52.5%
Happy 45.1%
Sad 45.6%
Confused 45.1%
Angry 45.2%
Surprised 45.3%
Fear 53.3%
Calm 45.2%
Disgusted 45.2%

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Amazon

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Clarifai

Book
Person
Human face

Clarifai

Book 81.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-05

paintings art 66.8%
streetview architecture 20.6%
text visuals 11.5%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a history of the book.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a book with a picture of a man in a suit and tie

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-01

The image shows the title page of an old scholarly publication. The text at the top reads "CAROLI· SIGONII SCHOLIA," followed by additional Latin text outlining the contents and focus of the work, which deals with the histories of T. Livius (Titus Livius). The publication claims to be augmented and annotated in several places. It also mentions time calculations or chronology confirmed by the words of the writer.

Beneath this, the phrase "CVM · PRIVILEGIO" indicates that the publication is authorized or privileged. This is followed by an ornate coat of arms or crest featuring an eagle, and other decorative elements. At the bottom, the text "VENETIIS ∞ D LXXII" indicates the place (Venice) and year of publication (1572). The phrase "In Aedibus Manutianis" implies it was published in the printing house of the Manutius family, a famous Venetian printing dynasty.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

This is an image of a page, likely from an old book or print, featuring classical Latin text and a detailed emblem or coat of arms. The text at the top reads "CAROLI SIGONII SCHOLIA," which suggests the work may be related to or authored by Carlo Sigonio, a renowned Italian Renaissance historian. The text references T. Livius Patavinus—in English, known as Livy—an ancient Roman historian, implying that this work is a commentary or scholarly text related to Livy's historical writings.

The emblem includes intricate decorative details common in heraldic art, with flourishes, foliage, a shield, and what appears to be two mythical creatures on either side. At the center of the shield, there's a design with a rod entwined by two serpents, which is reminiscent of the caduceus, a symbol traditionally associated with commerce, eloquence, negotiation, alchemy, and wisdom, and sometimes mistakenly used as a symbol of medicine.

At the bottom, the text states "VENETIIS M D LXXII" which indicates that the book was printed in Venice in 1572 ("M" stands for 1000, "D" for 500, and "LXXII" is the number 72). The phrase "In Aedibus Manutianis" reveals that it was printed in the House of Manutius, referring to the Aldine Press, an important Renaissance publishing house founded by Aldus Manutius.

The phrase "CUM PRIVILEGIO" suggests that the publication was made with some exclusive right or privilege, likely granted by a ruling body or authority, which granted the publisher exclusive rights to the work.

Overall, the page represents a piece of Renaissance academic literature with rich historical and cultural significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a title page from a 1572 (MDLXXII) book published in Venice "In Aedibus Manutianis" (at the Manutian Press). The book is "Caroli Sigonii Scholia" - scholarly annotations by Carlo Sigonio on the histories of Titus Livius (Livy) of Patavium. The page features an ornate printer's mark or device in the center, which shows an elaborate baroque-style cartouche with decorative scrollwork and cherubs or putti figures in the corners. The mark contains what appears to be an eagle or bird motif. The text indicates this is a privileged edition ("CVM PRIVILEGIO"), meaning it had official permission to be printed. The layout and typography is typical of Renaissance-era printing, with elegant Roman capitals used for the title and publication information.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-01

The image appears to be the title page of a book or manuscript. The title of the work is "Caroli Sigonii Scholia" and it includes text in Latin as well as an ornate decorative illustration featuring cherubs, wings, and floral motifs. The text mentions "Qvibs. T. Livii. Patavini. Historiae. Et Earvm. Epitomae. Partim. Emendantvr. Partim. Explicantvr", which seems to reference the content of the work. The image also includes the date "VENETIIS M. D. LXXII", indicating it was published in Venice in 1572.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-01

This is a title page from a 1572 (DLXXII) Venetian book titled "Caroli Sigonii Scholia" published by In Aedibus Manutianiis (the Aldine Press). The page features an ornate printer's mark or emblem in an oval frame, decorated with cherubs and elaborate scrollwork. The central design shows an anchor with a dolphin wrapped around it, topped by eagles - this was the famous trademark of the Aldine Press. The text indicates it's a scholarly work containing annotations (scholia) on the histories of Livy of Patavium, with chronology and other explanations. The page layout is typical of Renaissance printing, with elegant typography and spacing. The phrase "CVM PRIVILEGIO" indicates it was published with official permission or privilege from the authorities.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-01

The image shows the title page of a book or publication titled "Caroli Sigonii Scholia" which translates to "Carlo Sigonio's Annotations". The subtitle indicates it contains "Annotations on the books of Chronology, on the supreme Scriptorium offices of the partes, and on the emended part of the explanation".

Below this is a decorative printer's mark or emblem featuring an intricate oval cartouche design with scrollwork, winged figures, and what appears to be a crest or coat of arms in the center. The text below the emblem states "Cum Privilegio" meaning "With Privilege", likely referring to a printing privilege or copyright.

At the bottom, the publishing information is given as "Venetiis ∞ D LXXII. In Aedibus Manutianis." This translates to "Venice, 1572. In the Manutian House." So this work was published in Venice in 1572 by the famous Aldine Press (Casa Editrice Manuzio) founded by Aldus Manutius.

The entire title page has an aged, antique appearance printed on a yellowed sheet of paper, reflecting that this is a very old publication from the 16th century. The typography and elaborate printer's device are typical of Renaissance era books.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image depicts the title page of a book, featuring a beige background with black text. The title, "CAROLI SIGONII SCHOLIA," is prominently displayed at the top in large font. Below it, smaller text reads "QVIBVS.T.LIVII.PATAVINI.HISTORIAE.ET EARVM.EPITOMAE.PARTIM.EMENDANTVR PARTIM.ETIAM.EXPLANANTVR." Further down, the phrase "multis in locis aucta" is written, followed by "Eiusdem in eodem libros Chronologia, ipforummet Scriptorum uerbis confirmata." The text then reads "CVM PRIVILEGIO" and "VENETIIS D LXXII. In Aedibus Manutianis."

At the center of the page, an ornate illustration of a bird, surrounded by leaves and other decorative elements, is encircled by a border. The illustration is rendered in a detailed, intricate style, with the bird appearing to be in mid-flight. The overall design of the title page suggests that the book is a scholarly work, possibly related to history or literature, and that it has undergone significant revisions and updates.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image is a page from an old book, featuring a title and a decorative emblem. The title, "CAROLI SIGONII SCHOLIA," is written in large letters at the top of the page, with smaller text below it that appears to be a subtitle or dedication.

Below the title, there is a decorative emblem that features a shield with a bird on top of it, surrounded by leaves and other ornaments. The emblem is surrounded by a border of cherubs and other decorative elements.

At the bottom of the page, there is a line of text that reads "VENETIIS D LXXII" and "In Aedibus Manutianis." This suggests that the book was printed in Venice in 1572 by the Manutius family, who were well-known printers during the Renaissance.

Overall, the image appears to be a page from a rare and valuable book, possibly a scholarly work or a collection of essays. The decorative elements and the use of Latin text suggest that the book was intended for an educated audience, and the fact that it was printed by the Manutius family indicates that it was a high-quality publication.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a book cover, with a title and a coat of arms. The title is in Latin, and the coat of arms is in the center of the cover. The book cover is designed in a classic style, with intricate details and a border around the edges. The coat of arms features a shield with a lion and a bird, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. The title is written in bold letters, and the book cover has a vintage look, suggesting that it is an old book.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image depicts the title page of a historical book, "CAROLI. SIGONII. SCHOLIA," which translates to "The Commentaries of Carlo Sigonio." The title page is in Latin and features a classic design typical of Renaissance books.

At the top of the page, the title "CAROLI. SIGONII. SCHOLIA" is prominently displayed in bold, uppercase letters. Below the title, there is a subtitle in smaller, italicized text that reads "QVIBVS. T. LIVII. PATAVINI. HISTORIAE. ET EARVM. EPITOMAE. PARTIM. EMENDANTVR PARTIM. ETIAM. EXPLANANTVR multis in locis aucta." This subtitle suggests that the book contains commentaries and explanations of the works of Titus Livius (Livy), specifically his histories and epitomes, with corrections and expansions in many places.

The text is accompanied by an ornate, decorative border that includes a coat of arms with a crest, symbolizing the scholarly and authoritative nature of the work. The coat of arms features an eagle, a common symbol of authority and power, along with other decorative elements such as acorns and a shield. Below the coat of arms, there is a phrase in Latin that translates to "In the year of our Lord 1561."

The bottom part of the title page includes the words "VENETIIS 8 D LXXI," which translates to "In Venice, 8th of December 1561," indicating the place and date of publication. The phrase "In Aedibus Manutianis" suggests that the book was published by the Aldine Press, a renowned publishing house in Venice.

Overall, the image represents a scholarly and historical publication from the Renaissance period, focusing on the works of Livy and the commentaries of Carlo Sigonio.

Google Gemini

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Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black-and-white scan of a book page, likely the title page. The page features dense, formal text in Latin and an ornate, illustrated cartouche.

At the top of the page, the text "CAROLI SIGONII SCHOLIA" is prominently displayed. Below, further text in a smaller font reads "QVIBVS. T. LIVII. PATAVINI. HISTORIAE. ET EARVM. EPITOMAE. PARTIM. EMENDANTVR PARTIM. ETIAM. EXPLANANTVR multis in locis aucta. Eiufdem in cofdem libros Chronologia, ipforummet Scriptorum uerbis confirmata."

The phrase "CVM . PRIVILEGIO" is centered below.

The most striking element is a large, detailed cartouche that appears to be a coat of arms or emblem, presented in a baroque style with detailed illustrations and flourishes. At the top of this crest, an eagle sits atop a helmet or crown. There are two cherubic figures, one on either side, supporting the emblem. The border of the crest features an array of objects and figures, including books, faces, and maritime elements like a ship.

The text at the bottom of the page reads "VENETIIS ∞ D LXXII. In Aedibus Manutianis."

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The image is a book cover. The title "CAROLI SIGONII SCHOLIA" is at the top, with more text below it describing the book's contents, including "QVIBVS.T.LIVII.PATAVINI. HISTORIAE. ET EARVM. EPITOMAE. PARTIM. EMENDANTVR PARTIM. ETIAM. EXPLANANTVR" and "CVM. PRIVILEGIO." In the center is an elaborate emblem or coat of arms, framed by two cherubic figures on either side, the design features an eagle with a crown at the top, other figures below that, and various ornaments. The inscription at the bottom reads "VENETIIS ∞ D LXXII. In Aedibus Manutianis," indicating the book was published in Venice in 1572 by the Manutius printing house.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a title page of a book published in 1572. The text is in Latin and provides information about the author, the content, and the publication details. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Title and Author:

    • The title of the book is "Scholia" by Carlo Sigonio (Caroli Sigonii).
  2. Content Description:

    • The book contains scholarly notes (scholia) on various works by Livy (Titus Livius), including:
      • "Historiae"
      • "Earum Epitomae"
      • "Partim Emendantur"
      • "Partim Etiam Explanantur"
    • These notes are intended to correct and explain parts of Livy's works.
  3. Additional Information:

    • The book includes many corrections and explanations in various places.
    • It also contains a chronology and an index of the Scriptures for confirmation.
  4. Privilege Statement:

    • "Cum Privilegio" indicates that the book was published with a privilege, likely a form of copyright or publishing permission.
  5. Publication Details:

    • The book was published in Venice ("Venetiis") in the year 1572 ("D LXXII").
    • The printer is identified as "In Aedibus Manutianis," which refers to the Aldine Press, founded by Aldus Manutius.
  6. Decorative Element:

    • The title page features an ornate emblem or coat of arms, surrounded by intricate designs and flanked by two cherubic figures. This emblem likely represents the printer's mark or the publisher's insignia.

Overall, the image is a historical document from the 16th century, showcasing the scholarly and publishing practices of the Renaissance period.

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