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Title

Leaf from a Manual of Letter-Writing, Written Possibly by Frate Vespasiano Minoritano

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1599, Italian 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7575

Human Generated Data

Title

Leaf from a Manual of Letter-Writing, Written Possibly by Frate Vespasiano Minoritano

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Venice) 1599, Italian 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7575

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Amazon
created on 2019-11-05

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Paper 81.2
Label 71.6
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Letter 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-05

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print 86.3
antique 84.8
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Imagga
created on 2019-11-05

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book 26.8
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Google
created on 2019-11-05

Text 95.6
Handwriting 93.5
Font 87.5
Calligraphy 73.1
Paper 57
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Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-05

text 100
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letter 97.9
plaque 90.4
book 74.6
calligraphy 62.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book

Clarifai

Envelope

AWS Rekognition

Book 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-05

streetview architecture 80.2%
paintings art 14.2%
text visuals 5.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-05

a plaque with text 76.4%
a plaque on a wall 70.8%
a close up of a plaque 70.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a letter from person to person.

Salesforce

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a photograph of a large, old fashioned, old fashioned, antique looking paper with a large,

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

This image displays an aged document with handwritten text. At the top part of the page, there are decorative elements within which names are written; these include "VESPASIANO", "CAMPVS ELYSIARE", and "MINORITANO". The main body of the text is in an older style of script that is typically characteristic of Renaissance-era European handwriting. Notably, there is a mix of capitalized and lowercase letters, and the script is fairly ornate. At the bottom of the page, there is a line of alphabet letters that reads "A b c d e f f g h i j k l m n o p", which is interesting because it includes a double 'f'. This could suggest that the page may have been used as a writing sample or for some form of educational purpose. The paper itself shows signs of age with its discolored and marked appearance, contributing to its historical look.

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

The image shows an old manuscript or printed page with ornate and elegant calligraphy in Italian. The text is framed within a rectangular decorative border, and there are visible water stains suggesting its age. At the very top, there is a small illustrative banner with the text "Vespasiano Ampfyare Fu Minoritano" inscribed within it. The text itself is visually striking with various flourishes, especially at the initial letters and the first line. At the bottom, there is a line of different small and lowercase letters in a sequence. The overall appearance suggests that this might be a historical or philosophical document, possibly a letter or a preface to a more extensive work.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This image appears to be a historical manuscript or document page, likely from the Italian Renaissance period. At the top, there's a banner with text that reads "VESPASIANO AMPHYARE MINORI." The main body of text is written in an elegant Italian calligraphy style, with decorative flourishes. The text appears to be in Italian and begins with an ornate capital letter "G". At the bottom of the page, there's what appears to be a signature or attribution to "Giovan Battista Ciardi" followed by a sequence of lowercase letters that looks like an alphabet sample (a b c d e f g h i k l m n o p). The document is on aged paper with some visible staining or foxing, and is framed by a simple rectangular border. The overall appearance suggests this is a formal or literary document from the 15th or 16th century.

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

This is a historical calligraphic manuscript page dated 1565, with the header "VESPASIANO AMPHIAREO MINORITANO" in decorative banners at the top. The text appears to be written in Italian using an elegant italic script. At the bottom of the page, there's an alphabet showing lowercase letters from 'a' to 'p'. The document has a distinctive aged appearance with some browning and staining on the parchment. The text is contained within a decorative border frame, and the calligraphy demonstrates the refined penmanship typical of 16th-century Italian writing masters. The main body of text appears to be discussing ancient philosophers and historical matters, written in a flowing, professional hand characteristic of Renaissance-era manuscript production.

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

This image shows an old handwritten document in Italian. The script is quite ornate and flowing. At the top of the document are what appear to be names of individuals or locations, possibly "Vespasiano", "Amphyar", and "Minoriano".

The text is written in dark ink on aged, discolored paper that has some staining and signs of wear. The document is framed by a decorative border.

Based on the script style and aged appearance of the paper, this seems to be a very old document, likely from the 16th-18th century. The precise content is difficult to decipher due to the ornate handwriting, but it has the appearance of an official decree, letter, or certificate of some kind from that era.

Overall, it's a visually interesting example of antique handwritten text and calligraphy, providing a glimpse into written communication from centuries ago. The signs of aging add to its character and historical intrigue.

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

The image appears to be a historical document or certificate written in Italian. It contains ornate calligraphic text and decorations, including the names "Vespasiano" and "Amphyare Minoritano". The text discusses philosophical and academic topics, referencing "philosophers", "Emperors", and "great authors". There is also what looks like a handwritten signature at the bottom of the document. The overall appearance suggests this is an official or scholarly document from a historical period.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a page from an antique book, characterized by its aged appearance and ornate calligraphy. The page is framed by a double border, with the outer border featuring a decorative pattern of lines and the inner border consisting of a simple line.

Key Features:

  • Title: The title, "VESPASIANO AMPHYARE MINORITANO," is inscribed at the top of the page in a ribbon banner, accompanied by the dates "1555" and "1563" on either side.
  • Text: The majority of the page is occupied by a passage of text written in an ornate, cursive script. Although the text is in an unknown language, it appears to be a formal or literary passage, given its elaborate calligraphy and the presence of Latin phrases.
  • Author's Signature: At the bottom of the page, the author's signature is visible, although it is not legible due to the age and condition of the document.
  • Water Damage: The page exhibits signs of water damage, with a large stain in the center and smaller spots scattered throughout. This suggests that the book may have been exposed to moisture at some point in its history.
  • Background: The background of the page is a light brown color, with a subtle texture that resembles aged paper.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of historical significance and cultural importance, as it appears to be a rare and valuable artifact from the 16th century. The ornate calligraphy and formal language used in the passage suggest that it may have been written by a prominent figure or for a special occasion. The water damage and aging of the page add to the image's nostalgic and melancholic atmosphere, evoking a sense of reverence for the past.

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

The image presents a page from an antique book, featuring a passage written in Italian. The text is rendered in black ink on a yellowed paper background, which exhibits signs of aging and wear, including stains and tears.

At the top of the page, a decorative banner bears the inscription "VESPASIANO AMPHYARE MINORITANO" in black lettering. Below this, the main body of the text is divided into paragraphs, with the first line beginning with the letter "G." The text is written in a formal, cursive script, characteristic of historical documents.

The page is framed by a double border, comprising two thin black lines that enclose the text and provide a sense of depth and dimensionality. The overall design of the page suggests that it is a reproduction or scan of an original historical document, likely from the Renaissance period.

In summary, the image depicts a page from an antique book, featuring a passage written in Italian and adorned with decorative elements, including a banner and a double border. The page's yellowed paper and worn appearance evoke a sense of age and historical significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a historical document that appears to be a letter or a certificate. The document is written in an old-fashioned script, possibly in Italian, and is printed on aged paper that has a yellowish tint and some stains, indicating its age. The text is surrounded by decorative borders and includes several flourishes and serifs, typical of documents from the 16th to 18th centuries. There are also some printed elements, such as the name "Giovanni Battista Ciardi" at the bottom, which could be the author or the recipient of the document. The document's content seems to be a formal communication, possibly a letter of recommendation or a certificate of some kind, given the formal language and the inclusion of a signature.

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

The image is of a historical document that appears to be a letter or a decree. It is written in a cursive script, which is typical of documents from the Renaissance period. The text is in Italian and is written on a parchment-like material, which is typical of documents from that era. The document has a decorative border with a ribbon and a crest at the top, which is a common feature of official documents from that time. The text is written in a formal and elegant style, and it appears to be a formal letter or decree from a noble or royal figure.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

This is a page from an old book. It features a block of text in Italian, written in an elaborate script. There are decorative elements such as ribbons with text, as well as an alphabet in a smaller, more stylized font, likely serving as a guide for the script. The paper has aged, with yellowing and some stains, adding to its vintage appearance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a text block in a serif font enclosed by a black border made of repeating geometric shapes. The text is in Italian and appears to be from an old book or manuscript. The paper is slightly yellowed and has some water stains. There is a decorative ribbon with lettering at the top of the text block, and what appears to be handwriting at the bottom. There is a small stamp at the bottom right corner of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a historical document, likely a title page from a book, written in Latin. The text is ornately styled, typical of early modern or Renaissance-era printing. The document is framed with decorative elements and includes a banner at the top with the phrase "VESPASIANO AMPHYARE MINORITANO."

Here is a transcription of the text:

"Grandissimo diletto gustano le humane menti benignissimo lettore nella dolce vina
branza delle sante precepi de antichi Philosophi, et delle preclarissimi fami de inditii et
fornissimi Imperatori, onde il gran Stipore di Nomina er prince di Peripatetici ins
segnaua ad Aless. Maced. volgere & riuolgere gli annali della antichita da qualis
pre haueria nouato materia di pasfer l'intelletto, & riuifare illustre que beneficio
in not deriua p la sola mercede delli sacrati augelli dello antico Pallamede si gli a
mal grado del tempo ne liberano dalla obliuione di cole tanto degne et excellenti.

Al sio giouan Battista Ciardi. A b c d e f f g h i k l m n o p"

The document appears to be a dedication or introduction, praising the enjoyment derived from reading the works of ancient philosophers and emperors. It mentions Alexander the Great ("Aless. Maced.") and the importance of preserving ancient knowledge from oblivion. The text is signed by "Al sio giouan Battista Ciardi," followed by an alphabetical sequence, possibly indicating the printer or the author's name. The document's style and content suggest it is from the 16th or 17th century.

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Amazon

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