Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S from the Press of C. Froschauer

Date

16th century

People

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

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7526

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S from the Press of C. Froschauer

People

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

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7526

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Text 97.8
Art 94.6
Graphics 94.6
Floral Design 94.6
Pattern 94.6
Label 84.8
Calligraphy 83.8
Handwriting 83.8
Doodle 80.2
Drawing 80.2
Rug 70.8
Painting 67.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

retro 99.4
decoration 99.4
vector 98.9
ornate 98.9
pattern 98.5
vintage 98.4
floral 98.3
illustration 98.1
art 97.3
design 96.8
flower 95.7
graphic 95.6
antique 95.1
victorian 94.6
style 93.8
abstract 92.9
element 92.4
picture frame 92.4
classic 91.3
kink 91.2

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

floral 60.6
arabesque 52.7
pattern 50.1
retro 46.8
design 46
vintage 44.8
wallpaper 43
art 42.3
fabric 40.7
decorative 39.4
decor 38.1
decoration 35.9
seamless 35.2
antique 35.1
texture 34.8
flower 34.7
leaf 33.6
ornate 33
swirl 29.6
ornament 29.4
tile 29.3
style 29
damask 28.6
paisley 27.3
silhouette 26.6
graphic 24.9
plant 24.1
element 24
textile 23.8
elegance 23.6
baroque 23.5
backdrop 23.1
old 23.1
elegant 22.3
curve 21.9
ornamental 20.9
royal 20.3
scroll 20.1
paper 19.7
classic 19.6
foliage 19.4
tracery 18.4
shape 17.9
revival 17.5
border 17.2
curl 17.2
creative 16.8
silk 16.5
grunge 16.2
frame 16.1
renaissance 15.7
gold 14.8
fashion 14.4
modern 14.1
branch 13.7
card 13.1
flourish 12.8
flourishes 12.8
outline 12.3
golden 12.1
rococo 11.9
organic 11.8
black 11.4
brown 11.1
repetition 10.8
symbol 10.8
weave 10.8
tiled 10.8
artistic 10.5
botany 10.3
painting 10.1
traditional 10
corner 9.9
repeat 9.8
deco 9.8
curves 9.6
animal 9.5
line 9.4
spring 9.4
bird 9.3
drawing 9.2
color 8.9
repeating 8.9
stencil 8.8
flowers 8.7
venetian 8.7
cover 8.4
template 8.3
backgrounds 8.1
curtains 7.9
drapery 7.9
vignette 7.9
leafs 7.8
luxury 7.7
elements 7.4
clip art 7.4
wedding 7.4
colors 7.1
motif 7

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

text 99.9
book 99.9
drawing 99.7
sketch 99
illustration 66.3
cartoon 61.6
ink 50.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Painting
Rug 70.8%
Painting 67.5%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

a close up of a book 58%
close up of a book 52.3%
a close up of text on a book 43.9%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows an ornate, decorative capital letter "S". The letter is centered within an intricate design that features floral and foliage motifs. The embellishments around the letter consist of curling vines, leaves, and flowers. Notably, in the base of the letter "S", there is a depiction of a lion's head with detailed facial features. The overall style appears to be reminiscent of classical or medieval manuscript illumination, with elaborate and detailed line work.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

This image shows an ornately decorated letter "S." It is a drop cap, often used at the beginning of a paragraph or section in historical manuscripts and books to mark the start of new content. The style suggests it could be from a book or manuscript during the Renaissance or earlier, given its elaborate decorations. The "S" is adorned with flourishing designs, which include leafy vines, flowers, and curving tendrils, giving it an elegant and intricate appearance. Inside the lower loop of the "S," there is a face with a somewhat grim or fierce expression, adding a unique and possibly symbolic element to the design. The overall impression is one of craftsmanship and attention to detail, indicative of the labor-intensive processes of book-making before modern printing technology.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a decorative illuminated letter "S" from what appears to be a medieval or Renaissance manuscript or book. The letter is ornately designed with flowing botanical motifs including leaves, vines, and floral elements that curl and intertwine around the letter form. Within the bottom curve of the "S" is an illustration of what appears to be a lion's face with a mane, depicted in a stylized manner characteristic of the period. The entire design is rendered in black ink on aged paper or parchment, using linear hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create shading and depth. The overall style is reminiscent of woodcut prints and illuminated manuscripts from European traditional book arts.

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

The image shows an ornate calligraphic design featuring a large curving letter "S" shape in the center. The letter is surrounded by intricate swirling foliate designs and patterns resembling leaves, vines, and floral motifs. The artwork has an old, vintage look, seemingly hand-drawn or printed on aged paper with a rough, textured appearance. The entire design is rendered in dark brown or black ink against the light tan background of the paper. The flowing, decorative style suggests it may be an example of illuminated manuscript lettering or antique printmaking incorporating elaborate decorative embellishments around the central letterform.

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

The image appears to be a decorative illustration or woodcut print. It features an ornate letter S, surrounded by intricate, swirling floral and vine-like patterns. The letter S is enclosed within a circular frame, and the interior of the letter contains the image of a bearded man's face. The overall style of the illustration appears to be in a vintage or antique artistic style, with the use of bold, expressive linework and a monochromatic black and white color scheme.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a letter "S" in the center, which is designed in an elaborate and artistic manner. The letter is adorned with intricate floral patterns, featuring a variety of leaves, flowers, and other botanical elements. The design is symmetrical, with the letter "S" forming the central axis. The upper part of the letter is embellished with a crown-like structure made of leaves and flowers, while the lower part features a lion's head emerging from the center of the "S". The overall design is highly detailed and ornate, showcasing the artist's skill in creating a visually striking and intricate piece of artwork.

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

The image features an intricate and detailed black-and-white illustration. At the center of the image is a large, stylized letter "S" that is part of a decorative border. The letter is composed of intertwining floral and leaf motifs, creating a complex and ornate pattern. Within the "S" is a detailed drawing of a lion's head, which adds a dynamic and regal element to the design. The lion's face is fierce, with a prominent mane and expressive eyes, giving it a sense of movement and life. The floral and leaf patterns surrounding the letter "S" are highly detailed, with each petal and leaf meticulously rendered. The design appears to be inspired by Renaissance or medieval art, characterized by its elaborate and symmetrical patterns. The overall composition is both artistic and functional, suggesting that this could be a decorative element from an old book or manuscript. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface that contrasts with the dark ink of the illustration, making the intricate details stand out. The image has an aged appearance, suggesting that it might be a reproduction of an antique design.