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15th century

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Artist: Anonymous Italy (Ferrara) 1497, Italian

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6155

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Letter E

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Ferrara) 1497, Italian

Date

15th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6155

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Amazon
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Clarifai
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Google
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Microsoft
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AWS Rekognition

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Imagga
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Captions

Microsoft
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a close up of a sign 88%
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Salesforce

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

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

OpenAI GPT

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

This image displays a historical manuscript page titled "Vita de sancto Hieronymo," which translates to "Life of Saint Jerome." The page includes a mix of text and illustrations arranged in a structured manner. The text is written in Italian and appears to describe the life of Saint Jerome, a prominent Christian scholar and priest.

The manuscript is adorned with several black-and-white woodcut illustrations, each depicting significant events from Saint Jerome's life:

  1. The top section shows two illustrations: on the left, Saint Jerome is depicted with a group of people, likely representing his early childhood and education. On the right, he is shown studying with a teacher.

  2. In the middle left section, there is an illustration of Saint Jerome interpreting or reading a text to a group, emphasizing his scholarly work.

  3. Adjacent to this, on the middle right, there is a scene where Saint Jerome is preaching in Rome, highlighting his role as a preacher.

  4. The lower left corner contains an illustration of Saint Jerome embarking on a journey by ship, possibly symbolizing his travels to visit holy places and his commitment to his mission.

  5. In the bottom right section, the final illustration shows Saint Jerome departing Rome, indicating a key moment in his life when he left the city for new endeavors.

The page overall combines both textual narration and visual storytelling to convey the key milestones of Saint Jerome's life, illustrating his dedication to religious study, preaching, and travels. The intricate designs and careful composition reflect the manuscript's historical and religious significance.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

This image appears to be a photographed page from an old book or manuscript, written in an older type of Italian. The page is titled "Vita de sancto Hieronymo," which translates to "Life of Saint Jerome." The text is accompanied by woodcut illustrations, which was a common method of adding images to books in the medieval and early modern periods.

The woodcuts illustrate various scenes from Saint Jerome's life:

  1. The top right illustration shows a man, possibly Saint Jerome, at a desk with books, which may refer to his scholarly work, notably his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).
  2. The second row on the right shows a man preaching to a group of people, possibly illustrating Jerome's role as a preacher.
  3. In the third row on the right, a scene depicts a man on a ship, which might represent Jerome's travels.
  4. The fourth row on the right features a figure waving from a boat to people on land, possibly indicating a departure or journey.
  5. The top left illustration depicts a scene of instruction or learning, with a figure addressing a group of seated individuals.
  6. In the second row on the left, a man is shown in an outdoor setting with plants, which might have a symbolic meaning or relate to an episode in Jerome's life.
  7. The third row left illustration depicts two individuals who appear to be in a ranking or authoritative position, one sitting and another standing with what seems to be a staff, representing possibly a religious or educational dialogue or encounter.
  8. The fourth row left image shows what appears to be some form of procession or meeting between individuals, possibly of a formal or religious nature.

The text around the woodcuts narrates events and aspects of Saint Jerome's life, painted in a hagiographic manner, as was customary for writing about saints during that era. This document is an excellent historical artifact providing both visual and textual insights into the cultural presentation of Saint Jerome.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be a page from an illuminated manuscript or early printed book about the life of Saint Jerome (Vita de Sancto Hieronymo). The page contains both text in what appears to be Italian and several small woodcut illustrations depicting scenes from Jerome's life. The layout includes decorative initial capitals with intricate designs. The illustrations show various scenes including what appear to be teaching or preaching moments, architectural elements like churches or buildings, and figures in religious settings. The manuscript page has a yellowed, aged appearance typical of medieval or early Renaissance documents. The illustrations are simple line drawings in a medieval style, arranged in a sequence to tell the story of different episodes in Jerome's life. The text is formatted in blocks with these illustrations interspersed throughout the page.

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

This appears to be a page from an illustrated medieval manuscript or early printed book depicting scenes from the life of Saint Jerome ("Vita de sancto Hieronymo" as written at the top). The page contains several small woodcut illustrations accompanied by Italian text blocks and decorative illuminated initials.

The illustrations show different scenes from St. Jerome's life, including:

  • A school scene showing teaching or learning
  • Preaching scenes in Rome
  • Travel scenes
  • Religious activities

The layout is typical of early printed books, with a combination of text and simple line drawings arranged in a grid-like format on the page. The illustrations are done in a medieval style with architectural elements, trees, and figures shown in simple black lines. The decorative initials that begin some text sections feature intricate floral or vine-like patterns.

The text appears to be in Italian vernacular rather than Latin, suggesting this was likely a book intended for a broader audience rather than just clergy or scholars. The page shows some aging and slight discoloration typical of old documents.

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

The image appears to be an old illustrated page depicting the life of Saint Hieronymus (Saint Jerome). It contains several different scenes showing key events and stories from his life, with accompanying text in Italian providing descriptions and context for each scene.

The illustrations have an antique, woodcut style typical of early printed books. They portray Saint Hieronymus in various settings - studying in a library, being approached by people, interacting with animals like a lion, and on his deathbed surrounded by mourners.

Overall, the page serves as a visual hagiography or biography of this important early Christian saint, using sequential narrative art and text to educate the reader about his life, works and legends associated with him. The aged paper and printing style suggest this comes from an old book, likely from the 15th-17th century.

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

The image appears to be an illustrated page from a historical document or manuscript. It depicts various scenes and text related to the life of Saint Jerome. The text is in Italian and appears to be a biography or hagiographic account of Saint Jerome's life and works. The illustrations show scenes of Jerome's life, including his time in Rome, his departure from Rome, and his religious devotion and teachings. The illustrations utilize ornamental borders and decorative elements common in medieval and Renaissance manuscripts.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a page from an old book, featuring a collection of illustrations and text in Latin. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column containing a narrative in Latin and the right column showcasing six illustrations accompanied by corresponding text.

  • Left Column:
    • The left column features a narrative in Latin, written in a formal style.
    • The text is divided into paragraphs, each with its own heading.
    • The narrative appears to be a historical or mythological account, with descriptions of events and characters.
  • Right Column:
    • The right column consists of six illustrations, each accompanied by a brief description in Latin.
    • The illustrations depict various scenes, including people interacting with each other, animals, and objects.
    • The descriptions provide context for the illustrations, offering insight into the story being told.
  • Overall:
    • The page is a unique blend of text and image, showcasing the artistic and literary skills of the time.
    • The use of Latin suggests that the book is a historical or academic work, possibly from the Renaissance period.
    • The illustrations add a visual element to the narrative, making the story more engaging and accessible to readers.

In summary, the image presents a fascinating page from an old book, featuring a narrative in Latin accompanied by six illustrations. The text and images work together to tell a story, providing insight into the culture and values of the time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

This image depicts a page from an ancient book, written in Italian. The text is presented in black ink on yellowed paper, with six illustrations accompanying the text. Each illustration is enclosed within a rectangular border and features a scene with people engaged in various activities.

The top-left illustration shows a group of people gathered around a table, while the top-right illustration depicts a person sitting at a desk. The middle-left illustration features a person holding a staff, and the middle-right illustration shows a person standing behind a podium. The bottom-left illustration portrays a person sitting on a throne, and the bottom-right illustration depicts a person standing in front of a building.

The text is written in a formal, cursive script and appears to be a passage from a historical or literary work. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a rare and valuable artifact, possibly from the Renaissance period.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a page from an old book. The page is yellow, and the text is printed in black. The page has six images, each with a caption written in a foreign language. The images are in black and white. The page has some stains and is slightly torn at the top. The text is printed in a slanting position, and the images are arranged in a row.

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

The image depicts an old, aged page from a book. The page is yellowed and worn, with visible signs of age and handling. The text is written in a cursive, medieval-style font, suggesting that the book is from the Middle Ages or Renaissance period. The text is in a foreign language, possibly Latin or Italian. The page contains both text and illustrations, with intricate black-and-white drawings that complement the written content. The illustrations depict various scenes, including people, buildings, and possibly religious or historical events. The page appears to be a single leaf from a larger manuscript or printed book, with the edges showing signs of wear and possible damage. The overall appearance is that of an antique, historical document.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image based on the text and visuals provided:

Overview

The image is a page from an old book, likely religious or historical, titled "Vita de fancto Hieronymo" (Life of Saint Jerome). It's divided into sections with text and accompanying illustrations that narrate the life and significant events of Saint Jerome. The style is a woodcut or engraving, common in early printed books.

Detailed Description of Sections

Each section consists of:

  1. Title: Each section starts with "Come fancto Hieronymo..." or "Sfendo Hieronymo...".
  2. Text: The text is written in an old script, possibly Italian, describing the specific event being depicted.
  3. Illustration: A black and white illustration depicts a key scene or event from Saint Jerome's life related to the text.

Specific Events Shown

  • Birth and Early Life:

    • Text: Describes his noble birth and the location.
    • Image: Possibly shows a scholar seated outside teaching students, potentially representing Jerome's early education.
  • Departure from Home:

    • Text: Describes Jerome leaving home due to the influence of the Holy Spirit.
    • Image: Shows people embarking on a ship.
  • Education and Studies:

    • Text: Refers to his father's concern for his education in both literature and divine matters. Mentions he took leave from his father.
    • Image: Depicts Jerome being taught, likely by a preceptor in grammar and rhetoric.
  • Preaching in Rome:

    • Text: Mentions him excelling in grammar and rhetoric and that he preached in Rome.
    • Image: Shows Jerome standing at a lectern preaching to a crowd.
  • Encountering Heresy in Rome:

    • Text: Mentions him finding that heresy was corrupting many souls.
    • Image: Shows him leaving Rome on a boat.

Overall Impression

The image is a historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the life and times of Saint Jerome. The illustrations and text work together to tell his story in a clear and engaging way. The style and format are typical of early printed books, offering a valuable insight into the history of printing and religious literature.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

This is a page from an early printed book, likely a religious text, featuring several illustrations. The page is divided into distinct sections with text and accompanying woodcut images. The text is written in an early form of Italian, and it describes the life of Saint Jerome ("Hieronymo"). The illustrations depict various scenes from his life. The images are rendered in a stark, simple style, typical of early woodcut printing, using bold black lines on a white background. Each scene is clearly delineated from the others. The images portray scenes from the life of Saint Jerome, such as him teaching, studying, and interacting with other figures.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a page from an old book, specifically a biography of Saint Hieronymus (also known as Saint Jerome). The page is titled "Vita de sancto Hieronymo" at the top. The text is in Latin and is accompanied by several woodcut illustrations depicting various scenes from the life of Saint Hieronymus.

Here is a summary of the content and illustrations:

  1. Top Left Illustration:

    • Depicts a scene where Hieronymus is being taught. It shows a teacher and students in a classroom setting.
    • Accompanying Text: "Naque ceramete hieronymo di nobilifi mo fague in una cità per nome chiama ta ffindo. Laqual fo nunta da populj nominati Gothi:stuata a confini di Dal matia epanona:l patte fo ditto per nome Eusebio. Come fanco hieronymo ua ascola."
  2. Top Right Illustration:

    • Shows Hieronymus as a young student learning grammar and rhetoric.
    • Accompanying Text: "Tonto Hieronymo fo ma hebbe donato prece pre in gramatica: e ui tomo in rhetorica: da quifti fo excelentemen te amaltrato. Come fanco Hieronymo predica i roma."
  3. Middle Left Illustration:

    • Depicts Hieronymus as a young man, possibly in a contemplative or studious pose.
    • Accompanying Text: "Etament e gran follici tudine hebbe il patre no tolo che hieronymo fo te di litere in fua infan zia inlucto: ma etiam dette opera che nele co le duine per quanto fofitnua letate da facerdoti folle amaltrato. Come Hieronymo tole licentia dal patre."
  4. Middle Right Illustration:

    • Shows Hieronymus preaching to a group of people.
    • Accompanying Text: "Come Hieronymo predica i roma."
  5. Bottom Left Illustration:

    • Depicts Hieronymus on a journey, possibly by sea.
    • Accompanying Text: "Stendo Hieronymo dal fpito fanco illumina minato quantoque fua ette fosfe per tenera re furo tuta la heredita pa tens:laffando il patre e fua matre con altui parenti in gran metti tainto in nau e uene a Roma a uiltare ilochi fancii. Come Hieronymo da fui preceptori e a maltrato."
  6. Bottom Right Illustration:

    • Shows Hieronymus in Rome, possibly interacting with scholars or religious figures.
    • Accompanying Text: "Stendo Hieronymo a Roma e feguando virginita di corpo e di mente conbeccome la fal ua & heretica doctrina amana multe perfone maculata per confutare quella piu tolte i roma predicata. In que fto modo fpargeudo fua forma. Da papa fo modo fpargeudo fua honorato: intanto che alcunicuio che da dieto pontifice car dinale fo defignato. Come fi parti da roma e uene i antiochiai."

The page appears to be from a historical or religious text, likely printed in the early modern period, given the style of the woodcuts and the typeface used. The illustrations and text together narrate the life and achievements of Saint Hieronymus, focusing on his education, travels, and religious contributions.

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Amazon

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Google

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