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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

Date

15th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Ferrara) 1497, Italian

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6136

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy (Ferrara) 1497, Italian

Date

15th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6136

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-03

Rug 99.4
Text 97.8
Alphabet 85.9
Handwriting 72.5
Calligraphy 67
Art 66.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-03

vintage 99.9
retro 99.9
old 99.8
collection 99.7
antique 99.7
post 99.5
letter 99.4
art 99.1
stamp 99.1
postal 98.8
correspondence 98.7
ancient 98.7
symbol 97.8
historic 97.4
paper 97
print 96.9
visuals 96
illustration 95.9
delivery 95.5
postmark 95.2

Imagga
created on 2019-11-03

doormat 54.3
vintage 48
stamp 44.3
old 43.2
mat 43
mail 37.4
retro 36.1
postage 34.4
floor cover 33
postmark 32.5
post 32.5
binding 30.3
grunge 29
arabesque 27.9
letter 27.5
postal 27.5
covering 26.1
wallet 23.8
ancient 22.5
paper 21.2
texture 20.9
aged 20.8
antique 20.8
collection 20.8
philately 20.7
case 18.8
stamps 17.8
symbol 16.8
container 16.2
communication 16
global 15.5
international 15.3
printed 14.8
black 14.4
envelope 14.2
chalkboard 13.7
frame 13.3
brown 13.3
philatelic 12.9
history 12.5
used 12.5
decoration 12.2
art 12
historic 11.9
canceled 11.9
icon 11.1
blackboard 10.9
collectible 10.9
circa 10.9
shows 10.8
delivery 10.7
mark 10.6
communications 10.5
dirty 9.9
tile 9.9
world 9.8
office 9.6
obsolete 9.6
design 9.5
culture 9.4
board 9.4
finance 9.3
colors 8.8
correspondence 8.8
chalk 8.8
letters 8.7
cutting 8.7
blank 8.6
united 8.6
wall 8.6
unique 8.5
grungy 8.5
card 8.5
object 8.1
textured 7.9
collect 7.9
text 7.9
book 7.8
send 7.8
museum 7.8
parchment 7.7
money 7.7
worn 7.6
print 7.6
pattern 7.5
ornate 7.3
message 7.3
border 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-03

Font 84.1
Art 72.1
Visual arts 71.1
Illustration 62.3
Number 62.1
Black-and-white 56.4
Rectangle 55.7
Style 51

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-03

text 96.9
drawing 95.5
painting 86.8
art 75.8
motif 73.6
pattern 62.6
fabric 10.2
picture frame 7.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Male, 77%
Calm 10.3%
Happy 0.3%
Fear 32.4%
Angry 5.1%
Surprised 3%
Disgusted 0.4%
Sad 47.7%
Confused 0.8%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.4%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 95.2%
cars vehicles 2.3%
food drinks 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-03

a close up of a rug 73.7%
a close up of a white wall 61.3%
close up of a rug 61.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a picture of a monogramet of a letter s -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a decorative, intricate black and white design, seemingly inspired by medieval or gothic art. The central focus features an abstract, ornamental letter "S" surrounded by elaborate floral and vine-like patterns that intertwine and fill the square frame. The artwork appears to be a woodcut or engraving, given its highly detailed and stylized nature. The background is black, which contrasts sharply with the white design elements, enhancing the visibility of the ornate patterns.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

This image features a decorative initial letter. It is a black and white illustration of what appears to be the letter "S" designed with intricate, intertwined organic shapes and patterns. The overall motif is reminiscent of flourishing and ornamental design work commonly found in historical manuscripts or architectural adornments. The design displays a sense of symmetry and complexity, with its interwoven lines creating a sense of depth. The background is solid black, which contrasts with the white form of the letter, highlighting its details and the surrounding embellishments.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a decorative initial letter "D" in a medieval or Renaissance style. It's rendered as a woodcut or similar print technique, with white lines on a black background creating an ornate, swirling design. The letter is embellished with floral or vine-like decorative elements that curl and intertwine around the main letter form. The whole design is contained within a square frame. This type of decorated initial letter was commonly used at the beginning of chapters or important passages in illuminated manuscripts and early printed books.

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

The image shows an ornate decorative letter "D" in black against a slightly off-white background. The letter has an elaborate, organic style with sinuous curves and flourishes forming the body and decorative elements around the edges of the letter. The interior and exterior spaces are filled with small, irregular shapes that resemble leaves or vines, giving it a detailed, medieval manuscript illumination aesthetic. The letter is framed by a thin black border.

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

The image appears to be a black and white woodcut print or linocut. It depicts an abstract, stylized design featuring organic, curving shapes and forms, with a strong contrast between the black and white areas. The overall composition has a dynamic, rhythmic quality, with the shapes seeming to flow and intertwine within the defined rectangular frame. The artwork has a bold, expressionistic character, showcasing the artist's use of the medium to create a striking, symbolic visual design.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a monochromatic woodcut print featuring a stylized letter "S" in a square frame. The letter "S" is prominently displayed in the center of the square, with its curved lines and flourishes creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The square frame is bordered by a thin line, adding a touch of simplicity and elegance to the overall design.

The background of the image is a solid beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark gray tone of the woodcut print. The overall effect is one of understated sophistication, with the simple yet striking design of the letter "S" taking center stage.

The image appears to be a fragment of a larger work, possibly a book or poster, given the square shape and the presence of a border. The use of a single color and the stylized lettering suggest a focus on typography and design, rather than a complex narrative or visual composition.

Overall, the image is a beautiful example of early 20th-century typography and design, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

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

The image presents a square, black-and-white design featuring the letter "S" in a stylized, artistic font. The letter is positioned centrally within the square, with its curves and lines extending outward to fill the space. The design is reminiscent of an old-fashioned stamp or seal, with a rough, textured appearance that suggests it may have been created using a traditional printing technique.

The background of the image is a plain white, which provides a clean and neutral contrast to the bold, black design. Overall, the image has a classic, timeless feel that evokes a sense of tradition and heritage.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a black and white square-shaped design with a white border. The design appears to be a monogram, featuring a stylized letter "S" at its center. The letter is intricately decorated with swirling patterns and flourishes, giving it a decorative and elegant appearance. The background of the square is dark, while the letter and its embellishments are white, creating a striking contrast.

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

The image depicts a monochromatic woodcut print. The print is square-shaped and features a stylized, intricate design. The design prominently includes a large letter "S" in the center, which is surrounded by elaborate, swirling and curling patterns that extend outwards from the letter. The patterns are reminiscent of Gothic art, with a mix of floral and geometric elements. The background of the print is a deep black, while the design itself is white, creating a high contrast that makes the intricate details stand out. The overall aesthetic is medieval, suggesting the print could be from a historical book or manuscript.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image shows a stylized, illuminated letter "S" in a square frame. The letter is white and highly ornate, with a thick, curved body and decorative elements extending from its form. These extensions create a vine-like effect around the letter. The background within the square frame is black, which contrasts sharply with the white letter and surrounding embellishments. The overall style is reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white print, likely a woodcut or similar printing technique. It features an ornate, stylized capital letter "S" set within a square frame. The "S" itself is white against a solid black background. It has a flowing, decorative design with curlicues, swirls, and other embellishments, typical of illuminated letters. The interior of the "S" appears to be mostly filled in, although the overall effect of the design is quite intricate and detailed. The square frame around the letter also features a textured, slightly rough appearance, suggesting it may be a handmade or older print.