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Human Generated Data

Title

Initial I

Date

15th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany, German

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499,

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1253

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial I

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany, German

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1499,

Date

15th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1253

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-04

Pattern 75
Maze 70.7
Labyrinth 70.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-04

paper 98.6
vintage 98.2
old 98.1
retro 97.8
antique 97.4
art 96.1
decoration 95.8
collection 95.1
pattern 94
ornate 93.7
illustration 93.6
ancient 92.3
desktop 92
design 91.7
document 91.3
picture frame 90.6
symbol 88.6
print 88.3
letter 85.6
correspondence 84.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

arabesque 33.6
vintage 33.1
old 30.7
stamp 28.3
paper 28.3
money 28.1
ancient 26
currency 24.3
art 22.5
dollar 21.4
cash 21.1
retro 20.5
antique 19.8
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mail 18.2
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letter 15.6
postage 14.8
dollars 14.5
decoration 14.4
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card 13.9
close 13.7
collection 13.5
wealth 13.5
book jacket 13.4
history 13.4
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parchment 8.6
pay 8.6
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black 8.4
historic 8.3
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covering 8.2
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religion 7.2
decor 7.1
travel 7

Google
created on 2019-11-04

Font 83.1
Calligraphy 78.1
Postage stamp 57.8
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-04

text 99.9
handwriting 82
drawing 81
art 55.4
picture frame 8.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 80.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

text visuals 73.2%
paintings art 18%
streetview architecture 8.7%

Captions

Salesforce

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

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-17

The image depicts an ornate, decorative initial letter "I" from an old manuscript or early printed book. The initial is enclosed within a square frame and features intricate designs that include floral and possibly zoomorphic (animal-like) elements. Two stylized creatures, likely dragons or serpents, form the top part of the letter, their heads mirroring each other. The designs on both sides of the "I" include elaborate vine and leaf patterns, adding an elegant, medieval aesthetic to the image. Surrounding the decorative initial, there is Latin text printed in a Gothic script.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-17

The image you have shared is a piece of printed text with an ornamental border. It appears to be from an old book or manuscript, based on the style of text and design. The border is composed of floral and foliage patterns, featuring what looks like twisting vines and leaves, and is symmetrically designed on either side of a central dividing line. The text itself is in Latin, and the characters have the look of a typeface used in early printing. The ornamentation is typical of documents produced during the incunabula period (late 15th century) or the Renaissance when decoration and embellishment were common in printed material.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This image shows a decorative illuminated letter "I" from what appears to be a medieval manuscript or text. The letter is drawn in black ink and is adorned with intricate floral or vine-like patterns that curl and twist throughout the rectangular frame. The design is symmetrical, with similar scrolling botanical motifs on both sides of the central vertical line that forms the letter "I". There is Latin text visible above and below the decorated initial. The overall style is characteristic of medieval manuscript illumination and features the elaborate penwork typical of that period.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-17

This image shows a decorative initial letter "I" from what appears to be a medieval manuscript or early printed book. The letter is ornately designed with intricate floral and vine patterns forming symmetrical scrollwork on either side within a rectangular frame. The letter is rendered in black ink on a light background, and there is Latin text visible above and below the decorated initial. The style is typical of illuminated manuscripts and early printed books from the medieval or early Renaissance period. The decorative elements include curved vines and leaf-like shapes that create an elegant, flowing design.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-17

The image shows an illustration from an old book or manuscript. It depicts an ornate capital letter "T" formed by intricate vine-like patterns and curling leaf designs. The text above the illustration reads "to:led tantum extrinlecum," which appears to be Latin or a similar language. Below the decorative letter, the text says "rum autem). Suppofitio ef" in a Gothic or blackletter style font. The image has an aged, antique appearance with some discoloration and wear visible on the paper.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-17

The image appears to be a woodcut print or engraving. It shows a symmetrical design with intricate floral or organic patterns on either side, framed by text in Latin that reads "Rolled tantum examinecum". Below that is additional text in what looks like Latin or an archaic script that says "rum autem, Suppositio ef".

The overall design and style of the image suggests it may be from a historical or medieval source, potentially related to alchemy, heraldry, or some other esoteric field. There are no human faces or figures depicted in the image.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a decorative letter "T" surrounded by intricate floral designs. The text is written in Latin and includes phrases such as "to:led tantum eritnlecum" and "rum autem).Suppofitio ef". The background of the page is off-white, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be a scan or photograph of an original document. The overall design and typography evoke a sense of elegance and sophistication, characteristic of medieval manuscripts.

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

The image is a close-up of an old book page, featuring a decorative design and text in Latin. The design is a square with a floral pattern, surrounded by text that reads "to:led tantum extrinsecum." at the top and "rum autem).Suppofitio ef" at the bottom. The text on the right side of the image is partially cut off, but it appears to be a continuation of the Latin text.

The image has a beige background, which suggests that it may be a scan or photograph of an old book page. The overall appearance of the image is one of age and wear, with the text and design showing signs of fading and discoloration. Despite this, the image remains clear and legible, providing a glimpse into the past and the language and culture of the time.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-17

The image is a vintage black-and-white illustration of a decorative design, possibly from an old book or manuscript. It features a large, ornate letter "T" in the center, intricately designed with swirling patterns and floral motifs. The letter "T" is flanked by symmetrical designs on both sides, which are also adorned with floral and leaf patterns. Above the letter "T," there is a phrase written in an old-style script: "to:led tantum extrimecum." Below the letter "T," another phrase reads: "rum autem).Suppofitioef." The text on the right side of the image appears to be part of a larger passage or text, written in a similar script. The overall style suggests that this illustration is from a historical or medieval period, possibly used as an illuminated initial in a manuscript.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-17

The image is a page from an old book, featuring a decorative initial letter "T" prominently displayed in the center. The initial letter is intricately designed, with a mix of floral and leaf motifs intertwined to form a symmetrical pattern. The design is set within a rectangular border, adding to its ornate appearance. Above the initial letter, there is a line of Latin text that reads "to:lea tantum extremiecum." Below the initial letter, another line of Latin text reads "rum autem). Suppofitio er." The text is written in a cursive style, typical of old books, and is somewhat faded, indicating the age of the book. The background of the page is light, allowing the dark ink of the text and the initial letter to stand out clearly.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be a scan of a page from an old book, featuring a decorative initial "T". The "T" is framed within a square border. The left and right sides of the "T" are decorated with swirling, floral designs. There are animal head figures amongst the swirls and floral patterns. Black ink is used to create the image against the white background of the page. There are words written at the top of the image, and more words written at the bottom of the image. Words are also written on the right side of the image.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents a black and white woodcut illustration, likely from an old book or manuscript. The style is ornate and decorative.

Specific Elements:

  • Letter "I": The central element is a large, ornamented letter "I." The letter is highly stylized, with swirling vines, leaves, and possibly small animal-like or grotesque shapes incorporated into the design.
  • Decorative Border: The letter is framed by a rectangular border, typical of the style.
  • Text: Above and below the illustration are lines of Latin text. Additionally, there are vertical lines of Latin text alongside the letter "I".
  • Overall Style: The artwork reflects a historical style, possibly Renaissance or earlier, indicated by the woodcut technique and elaborate embellishments.

In summary: The image is a detail from a historical printed document, probably a page in a book. It uses the letter "I" as the focal point of a decorative and visually complex design.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a detailed, ornate illustration of a decorative initial letter "T". This type of design is characteristic of illuminated manuscripts or early printed books, often found in medieval or Renaissance texts. The letter "T" is elaborately adorned with intricate floral and leaf patterns, which are typical of such decorative initials. The design includes symmetrical, swirling vines and leaves that fill the spaces within the letter, creating a visually appealing and complex pattern.

Surrounding the letter, there are lines of text in Latin. The text above the letter reads "to:lea tantum extrinlecum," and below it reads "rum autem). Suppofinio ef." The text to the right of the letter appears to be partially visible, with the words "31 tu ge ui ill b sc" discernible.

The overall style and craftsmanship suggest that this image is from a historical document, likely created with meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the artistry and cultural significance of such texts in their time.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

rum
Suppofitioe
to:led
tantum
to:led tantum ertrintecum.
ertrintecum.
rum autem Suppofitioe er
31
er
tu
ge
autem

Google

to:led tantum extrinlecum 31 tu ge rum autem).Sappositio ef
to:led
tantum
extrinlecum
31
tu
ge
rum
autem).Sappositio
ef