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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter B

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Lyons) 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5842

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter B

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Lyons) 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5842

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.1
Text 78.9
Drawing 72.8
Art 72.8
Animal 71.8
Bird 71.8
Postage Stamp 68.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

old 98.3
retro 97.9
vintage 96.9
art 96.8
paper 96.5
ancient 96.4
collection 96
symbol 95.2
desktop 94.8
antique 94.4
illustration 92.9
culture 91.9
decoration 89.1
letter 89
design 86
painting 86
religion 86
pattern 85.6
post 83.2
chalk out 82.8

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

vintage 34
paper 33
sketch 29.7
drawing 28.8
arabesque 28.3
money 26.4
currency 25.2
representation 24.8
retro 24.6
old 24.4
stamp 24.1
dollar 23.3
finance 22.9
art 22.7
cash 21.1
map 20.1
mail 19.2
bank 18.9
antique 18.7
letter 18.4
grunge 17.1
dollars 16.5
business 16.4
design 16.4
postmark 15.8
banking 15.7
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texture 15.3
wealth 15.3
card 15.2
financial 15.2
postage 14.8
us 14.5
collection 14.5
pattern 14.4
bill 14.3
one 12.7
decoration 12.4
savings 12.1
rich 12.1
postal 11.8
graphic 11.7
hundred 11.6
post 11.5
symbol 11.5
frame 11.1
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wallpaper 10.7
loan 10.6
number 10.3
note 10.1
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history 9.9
capital 9.5
tile 9.4
culture 9.4
floral 9.4
sign 9
bills 8.8
banknote 8.8
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investment 8.3
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success 7.3
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decor 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Art 78.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 99.4
sketch 98.3
text 93.1
manuscript 89.3
illustration 85.3
woodcut 84.9
engraving 81.1
book 78.2
handwriting 70.2
cartoon 67.7
illuminated 65.7
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Bird
Rug 99.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a fabric surface 59.1%
a close up of a fabric surface 59%
a close up of a rug 58.9%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-04

The image is a decorative letter "B," featuring intricate illustrations within and around its form. The drawings include mythological or allegorical figures: a winged angel or spirit at the top part of the "B," seemingly holding or comforting another figure. Below, within the lower part of the letter, there is a scene involving a reclining figure. The background displays an architectural landscape with medieval-looking structures, possibly castles, and fanciful creatures or plants. The overall style is reminiscent of an old, possibly Renaissance-era, woodcut or engraving.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image features an ornate letter "B" with intricate detailing and illustrations within and around it. The letter is drawn in a historic, decorative style typical of illuminated manuscripts or early printed books. Inside the top section of the "B," there is an angel with wings, and in the bottom section, there appears to be a scene involving a human figure in a reclined position, possibly amidst a natural landscape or a garden. Additionally, in the space outside the letter but within the border of the image, we see a castle or a medieval building on the left and what looks like some swans or geese above a body of water on the lower left side. The overall design is rich in detail and indicative of historical artistry.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-04

This appears to be a historical woodcut or engraving of an illustrated letter 'B'. The image is composed in a decorative style typical of medieval or Renaissance manuscripts. Within and around the letter 'B', there are several illustrated elements: the curved spaces of the letter contain figures in classical or religious poses, and to the left of the letter there appears to be a small landscape scene featuring what looks like a castle or fortified building on a hill. The artwork is rendered in black lines on a light background, showing fine detail and shading through linear marks. The style suggests this may be from an illuminated manuscript or early printed book where decorated capital letters were commonly used to begin chapters or important passages.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-04

The image shows a decorative capital letter "B" in an old-fashioned woodcut style. The letter is highly ornate, with intricate illustrations inside and around it. Within the letter B, there appears to be a landscape scene with hills or cliffs, trees, and a castle or fortress on a hill in the background. The foreground shows a male figure, possibly an angel or cherub, reclining or sitting. The border around the B features curling foliage, vines and leaves in an elaborate pattern. The entire illustration has a rough, hand-carved quality typical of early woodcut printmaking techniques. The sepia tone gives it an aged, antique appearance, likely dating it to the late medieval or early Renaissance period when this ornamental lettering style was common in illuminated manuscripts and early printed books. The detailed scenery and decorative elements make this a fine example of the artistry used in embellishing important letters or paragraph openings in historical texts.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-04

The image appears to be a woodcut or engraved illustration depicting the letter "B" in an ornate, decorative style. The letter is surrounded by various natural and architectural elements, such as trees, buildings, and other abstract designs. The illustration has an antique, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it may be from an older printed text or document.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage-style illustration of the letter "B" surrounded by various scenes and figures. The letter "B" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, with a large, bold font. It is rendered in a dark brown color, which provides a striking contrast to the lighter background. The letter "B" is surrounded by several scenes and figures, including: * A man with wings, who appears to be an angel or a cherub. * A woman holding a child, possibly representing the Virgin Mary and Jesus. * A landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings in the distance. * A border of leaves and vines that encircles the entire image. The overall design of the image suggests that it may be a decorative element from an old book or manuscript. The use of the letter "B" as a central motif, combined with the surrounding scenes and figures, creates a sense of depth and meaning. The image may be intended to represent a biblical or allegorical theme, although the specific interpretation is left to the viewer's imagination. The image has a distressed or aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and tear. This suggests that it may be a reproduction or restoration of an original work, rather than a modern creation. The image is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight the intricate details of the illustration. Overall, the image is a beautiful and intriguing example of vintage-style illustration. Its use of symbolism and metaphor adds depth and complexity to the design, making it a compelling and thought-provoking work of art.

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

The image presents a vintage-style illustration of the letter "B" in a large, bold font, with intricate details and scenes within its curves. The letter is rendered in black ink on a beige background, which appears to be aged or distressed, giving it an antique look. **Key Features:** * **Letter "B":** The central element of the image is the large, bold letter "B", which dominates the composition. * **Intricate Details:** Within the curves of the letter, various scenes and figures are depicted, including: + A person holding a staff or spear, possibly a biblical figure. + A bird or winged creature, adding a touch of whimsy to the design. + A castle or building in the background, suggesting a sense of place or setting. * **Aged Background:** The beige background has a worn, aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as creases, tears, and discoloration. * **Black Ink:** The illustration is rendered in black ink, which provides a striking contrast to the beige background and adds depth to the design. **Overall Impression:** The image exudes a sense of nostalgia and antiquity, evoking a bygone era of hand-drawn illustrations and traditional craftsmanship. The intricate details and scenes within the letter "B" suggest a rich narrative or symbolism, inviting the viewer to explore and interpret the image further.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a black-and-white illustration of the letter "B" with a human figure in the center. The figure is depicted with wings, holding a sword in the right hand, and wearing a robe. The letter "B" is composed of several sections, each with a different design. The top section features a castle, while the bottom section has a creature with a long tail. The overall design is intricate and detailed, with a vintage feel.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image features an old-fashioned illustration of a letter "B" with intricate and detailed designs. The letter "B" is prominently displayed in the center, with a stylized and ornate design that includes a castle, a dragon, and an angel. The castle is depicted in the upper left corner of the letter, while the dragon is shown in the lower left corner. The angel is positioned in the upper right corner, holding a sword and a shield. The design is surrounded by a border, and the overall image has a vintage and antique appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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