Human Generated Data

Title

Initial T

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, M1257

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial T

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, M1257

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-04

Pattern 99.2
Embroidery 96.8
Art 84.1
Graphics 84.1
Floral Design 84.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-04

vintage 99.4
retro 99.3
old 99.2
antique 98.8
paper 98.4
decoration 98
art 97.7
desktop 96.7
collection 96.4
ancient 96.1
design 95.9
pattern 95.7
picture frame 95
ornate 93.3
letter 93
margin 92.9
correspondence 92.1
illustration 92
post 91
texture 90.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

arabesque 50.9
vintage 43.1
old 38.4
stamp 33.4
antique 30.4
paper 29.8
retro 28.7
frame 27
mail 26.9
art 26.7
design 24.4
letter 23.9
grunge 23.9
postage 23.6
ancient 22.5
border 21.7
postmark 21.7
post 21
decoration 20.4
aged 19.9
texture 19.5
postal 18.7
card 16.7
blank 16.5
pattern 16.4
ornate 15.6
money 15.3
philately 13.8
floral 13.6
collection 13.5
empty 12.9
wall 12.8
currency 12.6
history 12.5
envelope 12.3
ornament 12.1
graphic 11.7
wallpaper 11.5
symbol 11.5
stamps 10.9
gold 10.7
us 10.6
style 10.4
business 10.3
finance 10.1
communication 10.1
cash 10.1
decorative 10
bank 10
painting 9.9
decor 9.7
museum 9.7
textured 9.7
parchment 9.6
brown 9.6
international 9.6
old fashioned 9.5
dollar 9.3
note 9.2
historic 9.2
black 9
printed 8.9
invitation 8.7
obsolete 8.6
label 8.6
culture 8.6
book 8.3
global 8.2
wealth 8.1
object 8.1
close 8
philatelic 7.9
circa 7.9
shows 7.9
deco 7.8
banknote 7.8
golden 7.7
used 7.7
rustic 7.7
wood 7.7
rusty 7.6
united 7.6
grungy 7.6
traditional 7.5
one 7.5
element 7.4
classic 7.4
backdrop 7.4
banking 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
dirty 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-04

Font 75
Calligraphy 72.1
Pattern 61.9
Rectangle 57.7
Ornament 50.8
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-04

pattern 94.5
text 91.2
drawing 82.4
handwriting 71.4
rug 60.8
art 56.7
embroidery 51
picture frame 24.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Picture frame
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Rug 97.9%

Clarifai

Picture frame 55.5%

Clarifai

Human face 38.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

text visuals 54.1%
paintings art 44.1%
streetview architecture 1.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-04

a close up of a rug 67.4%
close up of a rug 60.5%
a close up of a rug in it 59.6%

Clarifai

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

design for a door in the style of person.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a picture of a decorative design on a piece of paper

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a decorative initial "T" commonly used in old manuscripts and printed books. It features a square block with intricate botanical ornamentation. The letter "T" itself is formed by a combination of floral and vine-like patterns that extend outward, filling the square frame. The design includes stylized leaves, vines, and flowers with two prominent flowers located near the bottom of the "T." The botanical elements have a medieval or early Renaissance artistic style, characterized by detailed, flowing lines. There are also fragments of text visible around the edges of the image.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

The image depicts a square block of printed material, typical of historical printing techniques. It features a decorative design symmetrically divided into four quadrants. The central motif appears to be a stylized plant or tree with a central stem crossing the whole design vertically and perhaps a branch or offshoot crossing horizontally in the upper portions, featuring several rounded shapes that may represent fruits or leaves.

The background of each quadrant is filled with floral designs, likely to be repetitive, stylized flowers or similar ornamental shapes. The border of the design is clean and straight, enclosing the motif within a square frame. Additionally, there is text surrounding the decorative square. However, the text is cut off at the edges of the image, making it difficult to comprehend its content without additional context. It appears to be an excerpt of a page, possibly from an old book or manuscript, as indicated by the style of the typeface and the nature of the printed material. The language of the text is not easily identifiable from the visible fragments.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This image appears to be a decorative medieval manuscript illustration or illumination. It shows an ornate floral or foliate design enclosed within a square border. The design features curling vine-like patterns with leaf or flower motifs arranged in a symmetrical composition. The illustration is rendered in black ink on what appears to be parchment or paper, and there is some text visible at the top and bottom of the image. This type of decorative element was common in medieval manuscripts, often used as a border decoration or to mark the beginning or end of text sections.

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

This appears to be a decorative initial letter "T" from a medieval manuscript. It's drawn in black ink and features an ornate floral design within a square frame. The letter is embellished with flowing vines, leaves, and two symmetrical flower motifs at the bottom. The style is typical of medieval illuminated manuscripts, with intricate scrollwork and botanical elements. There is some text visible at the top and bottom of the image in what appears to be Latin script. The overall design shows the careful craftsmanship that went into creating medieval manuscript decorations.

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

The image shows an illustration from an old book or manuscript. It depicts an ornate capital letter "T" inside a decorated square frame. The letter has intricate floral and curling designs inside it. Underneath the framed letter is some text in Latin that reads "aerna ex airia ch expen erythra".

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

The image appears to be an ornamental or decorative design, possibly from some kind of printed material. It features a symmetrical pattern of leaves or flower-like shapes arranged in a rectangular frame. The pattern is rendered in a bold, black-and-white style using what looks like a woodcut or similar printing technique. There are some text elements in an unfamiliar script underneath the design, but I cannot identify or name any individuals based on the content of the image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image is a close-up of an old, yellowed piece of paper with a black design in the center. The design features a large "T" surrounded by flowers and leaves, with a border around it. The border has text written in an old language, likely Latin, and the text is written in a decorative font.

The paper itself appears to be aged, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as creases, tears, and discoloration. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a historical document or artifact, possibly from the medieval or Renaissance period.

The image is likely a scan or photograph of the original document, taken to preserve its condition and make it accessible for study or display. The high level of detail in the image allows for a clear view of the intricate design and text, making it possible to appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry that went into creating the original document.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

This image features a square, ornate design with a floral motif, likely originating from an old book or document. The design is centered within the square and consists of two stylized flowers, one on each side, connected by a stem that forms a cross shape. The flowers are surrounded by leaves and vines, adding to the intricate pattern.

The design is rendered in black ink on a white background, with some text visible along the edges of the square. The text appears to be written in an old language, possibly Latin, and is partially cut off, making it difficult to decipher. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that it may have been used as an illustration or decoration in a historical text.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration of an intricate design. The design is framed by a border, which is itself framed by a thicker border. The inner border is adorned with a floral motif, featuring symmetrically arranged flowers and leaves. The central part of the design consists of a stylized letter "I" or "J," with floral elements extending from its arms and base. The background is plain, allowing the detailed design to stand out. There is text above and below the design, which appears to be in a formal or old-fashioned script.

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

The image features a close-up of a page from an old book or manuscript. The page appears to be made of parchment, which is evident from its texture and the aged appearance of the ink. The central focus of the image is a decorative initial letter "I" that is intricately designed. This letter is large and takes up most of the page, with a detailed and ornate border around it. The design of the letter includes stylized floral elements that extend from the letter's stem and curl around it, creating a complex and beautiful pattern.

The initial letter is in black ink and is set against a slightly faded background that appears to be off-white or light beige. The text surrounding the initial letter is written in a smaller font and is partially visible, with some words being more legible than others due to the image's focus on the decorative letter. The text is also in black ink and appears to be in a language that uses the Latin alphabet, possibly Latin or an early form of a European language.

The overall impression of the image is one of historical and artistic significance, suggesting that the book or manuscript from which this page is taken is of considerable age and possibly of cultural or scholarly importance. The detailed craftsmanship of the initial letter indicates that it was likely created with care and skill, reflecting the artistic standards of its time.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a square illustration printed on paper. It appears to be a woodcut or similar type of printmaking technique, given the distinct, somewhat rough lines.

The central motif is a stylized capital "T" which is intricately decorated with botanical elements. Flowing vines, leaves, and two flowers, one on each side of the base of the "T," intertwine with the letterform.

The entire design is framed within a double-lined square border. The paper outside the border is visible, and there is text printed at the top and bottom edges, although it is largely obscured due to cropping.

The image has a clear, high contrast, black-and-white aesthetic. The style suggests it is from an older printed book or manuscript.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a woodcut illustration, likely from a medieval or Renaissance era book. It features a large, ornate letter "T" contained within a square frame. The letter is embellished with floral and foliate designs.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • The Letter "T": The letter is the primary focus, rendered with thick black lines. The vertical bar is a straight line. The top line connects and extends out into the top corners.
  • Floral and Foliate Decorations: The letter is integrated into a design of swirling vines, leaves, and stylized flowers. The vines and flowers fill the space within the square frame and add a sense of nature-inspired beauty.
  • Framing: The letter and its decorations are enclosed within a square frame, also rendered with thick black lines. This helps define the composition and isolate the illustration.
  • Text: There are snippets of text in both the top and bottom borders of the frame and in the right side of the image. The text appears to be from a printed book, as the image is slightly pixelated.
  • Material: The image is printed on a piece of aged paper, likely a page from a book. The paper appears to be slightly yellowed, typical of older documents.

Overall Impression: The image is a decorative initial letter, typical of the style seen in early printed books. The intricate details and the style of the floral design suggest an appreciation for both textual and visual aesthetics.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a decorative initial letter, commonly found in medieval manuscripts and early printed books. The letter appears to be an "I" or "J" with intricate floral and leafy designs integrated into its form. The design is symmetrical, featuring stylized leaves and flowers, which are typical of the ornamental style used in illuminated manuscripts.

Surrounding the letter are fragments of Latin text, which appear to be part of a larger passage. The visible text reads:

  • At the top: "Veni i[...] veni i[...]"
  • On the right side: "I[...] e[...]"
  • At the bottom: "ne antiqua ob[...]"

The style of the lettering and decoration suggests that this image is from an incunabulum, a book printed before 1501, or a manuscript from the late medieval period. The decorative initials were often used to mark the beginning of a chapter or important section in religious or scholarly texts.

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Text analysis

Amazon

UCIR
UCIR Iul.l UCIICIULLEILU
UCIICIULLEILU
Iul.l
Ati
Ati AL srantil:-
srantil:-
69DO0
AL

Google

namniaunoSrinuni 1ian el
namniaunoSrinuni
1ian
el