Human Generated Data

Title

Initial S

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Switzerland (Basle) 1599, Swiss 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1523

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial S

People

Artist: Anonymous Switzerland (Basle) 1599, Swiss 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1523

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Postage Stamp 92.8
Rug 74

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

old 99.2
retro 99.2
vintage 98.8
antique 97.8
ancient 97.6
paper 97.5
art 97.2
post 97.2
collection 96.6
illustration 96.1
symbol 95.1
print 93.6
correspondence 93.5
stamp 93.2
letter 91.8
postal 91.8
historic 91.4
painting 90.6
culture 89.2
engraving 87.7

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

vintage 48
old 40.5
stamp 39
book jacket 36.4
mail 33.6
postage 31.5
binding 30.3
postmark 29.6
jacket 28.3
retro 27.9
paper 27.5
post 26.7
grunge 26.4
antique 25.7
postal 25.5
letter 24.8
ancient 23.4
arabesque 22.7
envelope 22.1
wrapping 21.5
covering 20.5
money 20.4
collection 19.9
philately 19.8
texture 18.8
art 17.9
aged 17.2
finance 16.9
currency 16.2
history 16.1
cash 15.6
global 15.5
stamps 14.8
bank 14.3
design 13.6
pattern 13
international 12.4
close 12
note 12
philatelic 11.9
printed 11.8
frame 11.8
delivery 11.7
mark 11.6
black 11.4
card 11.2
one 11.2
dollar 11.2
communication 10.9
shows 10.8
collect 10.8
symbol 10.8
book 10.8
banknote 10.7
business 10.3
banking 10.1
historic 10.1
border 10
circa 9.9
financial 9.8
used 9.6
brown 9.6
united 9.5
board 9.5
bill 9.5
world 8.9
correspondence 8.8
decoration 8.8
container 8.8
dollars 8.7
us 8.7
blank 8.6
page 8.4
canceled 7.9
bookmark 7.9
bills 7.8
shipping 7.8
states 7.7
culture 7.7
obsolete 7.7
communications 7.7
exchange 7.6
tile 7.6
closeup 7.4
wealth 7.2

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

drawing 99
text 98.2
sketch 93.7
engraving 78.7
woodcut 71.9
illustration 65.3
manuscript 59.6
book 52.7
picture frame 10.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 74%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

This image features an ornate letter or initial that appears to be from an old document or book. It's a detailed, square-shaped illustration with the letter "S" at its center. The "S" is stylized with intricate lines that create a sense of depth, and it is adorned with what looks like leaves or foliate designs stemming from its curves. The top left corner of the image has a decorative bird-like figure possibly integrated into the letter's design. There is also text visible around the initial, suggesting that this is a portion of a larger piece of text, but only partial words can be seen. The lettering and design suggest that this is a historic piece, likely part of medieval or early Renaissance manuscript illumination. The paper appears aged, with a creamy-yellow color and some discoloration that is consistent with old documents.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-31

The image is a vintage or old-fashioned illustration featuring two animals, which appear to be rabbits, flanking a large, ornate letter "S". The rabbit on the left is depicted sitting upright with its front paws raised, while the rabbit on the right is more prominently shown, also upright, with its ears extending over the top of the "S". The artwork is framed within a square border and has a detailed, woodcut or engraving style typical of old print designs. The background includes some foliage, lending an additional decorative element to the overall image. Some partial text is visible at the bottom, possibly cut off from the original full print.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-31

This appears to be a historical woodcut or print illustration showing the letter "S" decorated with two birds. The illustration is contained within a square frame and uses black ink on a light background. The style appears to be from an old manuscript or book, possibly medieval or Renaissance in origin. The birds are drawn in a decorative, stylized manner, with detailed feathers and curved necks that help form the shape of the letter. The print has a somewhat rough, textured quality characteristic of woodblock printing techniques from earlier centuries.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-31

The image shows an old illustration or print featuring a fantastical creature. The creature appears to be a dragon or sea serpent with a long, curving body covered in scales or fins. It has a large open mouth exposing sharp teeth. The illustration has a rough, sketchy style and is printed in dark ink on an aged, yellowed background, giving it an antique look. Some faded text is partially visible below the illustration, likely identifying or describing the creature depicted.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-31

The image appears to be a vintage or antique woodcut or engraving. It depicts what looks like a fantastical creature or monster, with a large head, gaping mouth, and intricate, feathered wings. The creature is enclosed within a bordered frame, and the text at the bottom appears to be a signature or attribution, though I cannot make out the specific name. The overall style and aesthetic suggest this is an illustration or artwork from a historical or artistic context, though I cannot provide any further details about the source or meaning without making assumptions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image depicts a woodcut illustration of two rabbits, one larger than the other, positioned within a square frame. The larger rabbit is situated on the left side of the frame, while the smaller rabbit is on the right. Both rabbits are facing each other, with their heads turned towards the center of the frame. The illustration is rendered in black ink on a beige background, which appears to be a page from an old book or manuscript. The text surrounding the illustration is partially visible, but it is illegible due to its faded state. The overall design of the illustration suggests that it may have been used as a decorative element in a medieval manuscript or book. The use of rabbits in the illustration could symbolize fertility, abundance, or new life, which were common themes in medieval art and literature. The illustration's style and technique are consistent with the woodcutting methods used during the 15th to 17th centuries, which were popular for creating illustrations for books and manuscripts. In summary, the image presents a charming and intricate woodcut illustration of two rabbits, set against a beige background and surrounded by partially visible text. The illustration's design and symbolism suggest that it may have been used in a medieval manuscript or book, and its style and technique are consistent with the woodcutting methods of the time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a close-up of an old, yellowed piece of paper with a black and white illustration in the center. The illustration appears to be a woodcut or engraving of two birds facing each other, with their beaks open as if they are singing or communicating. The birds are surrounded by foliage, which adds to the natural and organic feel of the image. The background of the paper is a warm, beige color, which suggests that it may be an antique or vintage item. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold lines and shapes of the illustration standing out against the soft, muted background.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

A black-and-white image of a woodcut print of a man and a goat. The man has a beard and is wearing a hat. He is holding a cup in his right hand and a stick in his left hand. The goat is standing on its hind legs and has a long tail. The image is framed by a black border. The words "St. Christopher" are written in the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image depicts a monochromatic woodcut illustration featuring a fantastical creature. The creature has the body of a serpent with a long, sinuous tail and a head that resembles a dragon or a mythical beast. It has large, menacing eyes and sharp, pointed teeth. The creature's body is adorned with intricate scales and patterns, giving it a textured appearance. In the foreground, there is a smaller, rabbit-like creature with large ears and a timid expression. The woodcut is bordered by a simple frame, and there are some faint, partially visible letters or text along the edges of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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