Human Generated Data

Title

Initial S

Date

15th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499,

Artist: Anonymous Germany, German

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1544

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial S

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499,

Artist: Anonymous Germany, German

Date

15th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1544

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-03

Rug 99.7
Pattern 71.8
Postage Stamp 71.5
Art 63.4
Drawing 58.9
Doodle 58.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-03

retro 99.8
pattern 99.3
vintage 99.3
decoration 99.3
antique 98.7
old 98.6
art 98.2
imperial 96.1
ornate 95.6
illustration 95.2
design 95.2
desktop 94
texture 93.7
ancient 93.7
tribal 93.6
margin 93.4
symbol 92.2
paper 91.9
floral 90.6
classic 90.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-03

arabesque 100
vintage 45.6
texture 37.6
old 36.3
art 35.7
antique 35.3
floral 34.9
retro 34.5
pattern 34.2
design 30.1
paper 26.7
decoration 25.6
ancient 25.1
decor 24.8
grunge 24.7
ornate 23.8
ornament 23.3
frame 22
decorative 21.7
style 21.5
wallpaper 20.7
traditional 19.2
ornamental 19
gold 18.9
damask 18.9
brown 17.7
card 16.4
fabric 16.4
stamp 15.2
flower 14.6
element 14.1
tile 14
graphic 13.9
silk 13.7
textile 13.3
leaf 13.3
backdrop 13.2
classic 13
golden 12.9
aged 12.7
royal 12.6
cover 12
culture 12
postage 11.8
renaissance 11.8
border 11.8
elegance 11.8
collection 11.7
silhouette 11.6
mail 11.5
craft 11.5
post 11.5
seamless 11.4
textured 11.4
foliage 11.1
letter 11
religion 10.8
obsolete 10.6
scroll 10.5
label 10.3
swirl 10.2
painting 10
postmark 9.9
history 9.9
material 9.8
drawing 9.8
postal 9.8
plant 9.7
black 9.6
parchment 9.6
used 9.6
old fashioned 9.5
menu 9.5
binding 9.3
close 9.1
rough 9.1
paisley 8.9
detail 8.9
invitation 8.7
blank 8.6
elegant 8.6
grungy 8.5
oriental 8.5
east 8.4
organic 8.4
template 8.3
branch 8.2
shape 8.2
symbol 8.1
book 8
engraving 7.9
baroque 7.8
handmade 7.8
wall 7.7
door 7.6
temple 7.6
natural 7.4
wedding 7.4
color 7.2
celebration 7.2
covering 7.1
creative 7.1
leaves 7
carving 7

Google
created on 2019-11-03

Postage stamp 82.2
Motif 73
Font 68.6
Visual arts 66.9
Pattern 56.3
Paisley 52.4
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-03

text 99.9
drawing 96.4
pattern 91.3
art 69.6
sketch 58.8
motif 56.9
picture frame 17.3
fabric 15.7

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 24-38
Gender Female, 54.4%
Angry 6.3%
Happy 0.8%
Fear 12.6%
Surprised 1.7%
Calm 42.4%
Disgusted 0.4%
Confused 1.2%
Sad 34.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-03

a fabric surface 49.1%
a close up of a fabric surface 49%
a close up of a rug 48.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a picture of a decorative letter s in a decorative font -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a decorative letter "S" from an old manuscript or an illuminated text. The letter itself is stylized and ornate, surrounded by intricate floral and vine-like patterns within a rectangular border. This type of decorative artwork is commonly found in ancient texts, manuscripts, or early printed books from medieval or Renaissance periods, designed to highlight the beginning of a section or a significant passage in the text. The edges of the image show partial lines of text, suggesting that it was part of a larger page. The black ink on white background gives it a classic, timeless appearance.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

The image displays a decorative initial letter "S" from a printed text. The "S" is elaborately intertwined with floral and foliate designs, typical of an ornamental initial used in older books. The initial is featured within a square frame, and there is text printed in an old style of typeface around the initial, some of which extends outside the boundaries of the image, making it incomplete. The text appears to be in Latin, as suggested by the visible words and the style of lettering, hinting that this may be from a historical or classical text, possibly dating from the late Medieval or Renaissance period when such decorative initials were common in manuscripts and early printed books.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image shows a decorative medieval illuminated letter "S" in a manuscript. The letter is rendered in white against a black background and is adorned with elaborate floral and vine-like ornamentation. The design features intricate scrollwork and stylized foliage patterns characteristic of medieval manuscript decoration. The letter appears to be part of a larger text, as evidenced by the Latin text visible at the bottom of the image. The whole design is contained within a square frame, and the craftsmanship demonstrates the detailed artistry typical of medieval manuscript illumination.

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

The image shows an ornate letter "S" from an old printed book or manuscript. The large, stylized "S" is printed in black ink and features intricate floral and curved patterns reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or early printed works. The text above and below the decorative "S" appears to be in Latin, with the phrase "quide Quani ad pm dicti phs q" visible below the letter, suggesting this may be an excerpt from a religious or philosophical text. The aged, slightly discolored paper and printing style points to this being a page from a rare, antique book, offering a glimpse into the artistry of early typography and book design.

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

The image appears to be an ornate, decorative design or illustration. It features a central motif surrounded by intricate floral or leaf-like patterns. The overall style and composition suggest it may be an artistic or typographic design, possibly from a historical text or document. The text included in the image appears to be in a language I cannot identify.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image depicts a piece of paper with an intricate design and text, likely from the Renaissance period.

  • The paper is rectangular in shape and has a light beige color.
    • The paper appears to be aged, with visible signs of wear and tear.
    • The edges of the paper are slightly frayed, giving it a worn look.
  • In the center of the paper, there is a large, ornate design.
    • The design features a large letter "S" made up of curved lines and flourishes.
    • The letter is surrounded by a border of leaves and vines, which are also decorated with intricate patterns.
    • The design is symmetrical, with the letter "S" mirrored on either side of the center of the paper.
  • Along the edges of the paper, there is text written in a language that appears to be Latin.
    • The text is written in a calligraphic style, with each letter carefully rendered.
    • The text is arranged in a vertical column along the right edge of the paper, with some words or phrases broken up into smaller sections.
    • The text is not easily readable due to its age and the fact that it is written in a language that is no longer commonly spoken.

Overall, the image suggests that the paper is a rare and valuable artifact from the Renaissance period, possibly a page from a book or manuscript. The intricate design and calligraphic text are characteristic of the period's artistic style, and the paper's age and condition suggest that it has been well-preserved over the centuries.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image depicts a piece of paper with an intricate design and text. The design is a black-and-white illustration of a plant, possibly a flower or tree, surrounded by leaves and vines. The plant has a long stem that curves upwards, with several branches extending from it. The leaves are shaped like teardrops and have a pointed tip. The vines are thin and curly, with small leaves attached to them.

The text is written in an old-fashioned font and appears to be in Latin. It is arranged in two columns on either side of the design, with the top line of text reading "quide" and the bottom line reading "ad p m oicit phs q". The text is difficult to read due to its age and the quality of the image.

Overall, the image suggests that it may be a page from an ancient book or manuscript, possibly from the Middle Ages. The design and text are typical of illuminated manuscripts from this period, which often featured intricate illustrations and decorative lettering.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a printed page from a book. The page features a large, ornate letter "S" at the top, which is decorated with intricate floral patterns. The letter is surrounded by a decorative border that includes additional floral motifs. The text is printed in a black, serif font and appears to be in Latin. The page has a vintage appearance, suggesting it is from an old book or a reproduction of one. The background of the page is white, providing a stark contrast to the black text and decorative elements.

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

The image features a monochromatic woodcut illustration that resembles a decorative letter "S" with intricate floral patterns. The letter "S" is centrally placed and is surrounded by a series of leaves and flowers, creating a visually engaging design. The woodcut is set against a white background, which makes the black and white contrast more pronounced. The illustration is bordered by a thin black line, enhancing its definition. At the top of the image, there is a row of text in a stylized font, which appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Latin, given the context of the design. The text is written in a flowing script that complements the decorative style of the woodcut. The overall composition is reminiscent of Renaissance-era book illustrations, suggesting a historical or artistic context.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a block print, likely from a book or manuscript. The focal point is a large, decorative letter "S" depicted in white against a black background. The "S" is adorned with floral and foliate patterns. These patterns consist of swirling vines, stylized flowers, and abstract shapes, all rendered in white to contrast sharply with the black background. The design of the letter is framed by a square border, also in black and white, which adds to the overall visual impact.

Around the square, there is text in a small, tight font, probably Latin. The words "quidé). Quati ad ptt dicit pis q" can be discerned below the square, and "Lozpou rone linee" above it. Some other text, "UFoladn te" is on the right side of the image. The paper appears aged or textured, which suggests that the print is relatively old.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

This is a black and white illustration of an ornate capital "S." The letter is the main subject, formed by a sweeping, curved shape that dominates the square frame. The letter "S" is filled with white against a black background, and the shape of the letter is further emphasized by decorative elements like flowers and leafy vines. The style is highly stylized and detailed, typical of decorative initials found in illuminated manuscripts or early printed books. Surrounding the letter are other elements, including some text in Latin, suggesting this image is from a printed text. The edges of the paper are slightly distressed, suggesting age and possibly from a page of a book.

Text analysis

Amazon

rone
rone lnee
phs
lnee
quide).
Duattiad
dicit
quide). Duattiad pm dicit phs 9
pm
9

Google

quide).Ouani ad pm oicit pbs o CtGd
quide).Ouani
ad
pm
oicit
pbs
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