Human Generated Data

Title

Letter G

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, M5907

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter G

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, M5907

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Drawing 98.5
Doodle 98.5
Art 98.5
Rug 86.1
Pattern 60.9
Text 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

art 96.5
pattern 95.9
decoration 95.6
design 95.4
illustration 95.1
desktop 95.1
symbol 92
vintage 91.7
labyrinth 91.5
retro 91.1
abstract 89.4
floral 87.1
shape 86.8
old 86.4
texture 85.7
ornate 85.6
vector 84.7
flower 84.1
graphic 83.7
ancient 83.6

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

art 33.5
arabesque 26.5
mosaic 23.2
vintage 22.4
money 20.4
design 20.4
paper 20.4
pattern 19.9
currency 18.9
old 18.8
dollar 17.7
graphic 17.5
retro 17.2
stamp 16.6
antique 16.5
texture 16
decoration 15.5
grunge 15.3
finance 15.2
drawing 14.8
cash 14.7
dollars 14.5
religion 14.4
tile 14.1
ancient 13.9
relief 13.7
mail 13.4
wealth 12.6
business 12.2
banking 12
letter 11.9
postmark 11.8
postage 11.8
bank 11.8
sign 11.3
black 10.8
symbol 10.8
element 10.8
us 10.6
post 10.5
bill 10.5
style 10.4
decorative 10
traditional 10
digital 9.7
close 9.7
detail 9.7
artistic 9.6
sketch 9.3
flower 9.2
collection 9
financial 8.9
shape 8.9
bills 8.8
hundred 8.7
loan 8.6
frame 8.6
floral 8.5
wallpaper 8.4
modern 8.4
communication 8.4
number 8.4
savings 8.4
color 8.4
silhouette 8.3
investment 8.3
backdrop 8.2
gold 8.2
history 8.1
colors 7.9
card 7.9
postal 7.9
ornament 7.8
states 7.7
culture 7.7
united 7.6
religious 7.6
one 7.5
concepts 7.1
decor 7.1
textured 7
curve 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Art 81.1
Printmaking 58.8
Visual arts 55

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 99.8
sketch 99.5
text 96.2
cartoon 84.8
illustration 84.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 86.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a detailed woodcut illustration depicting a monk seated at a writing desk within an ornate frame. He is focused on reading or writing in a large book. Wearing a traditional monastic robe, the monk's head is shaved in the style of a tonsure. A staff, possibly a crosier, is positioned behind his back, indicating his ecclesiastical status. The frame surrounding him is lavishly decorated with botanical elements and fantastic creatures, including a bearded face on the lower right, a mythical or beastly face on the upper right, and an additional creature on the left side. The overall style suggests a medieval or renaissance period, emphasizing both the religious and artistic aspects of the era.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

The image depicts a black and white illustration that appears to be from an old book or manuscript. It shows a person, likely a medieval scholar or monk, seated and reading or writing in a book. This individual is surrounded by books, suggesting a setting of a library or a study. There's a notable amount of detail in the drawing, and the person is dressed in attire that indicates a setting from several centuries ago.

The illustration is framed by an ornate border with elements that resemble foliage and possibly mythological or fanciful creatures, like the faces of men with exaggerated features and a creature that resembles a dragon or griffin in the top left corner. This type of decorative border is typical of artistic motifs from the medieval or Renaissance periods, suggesting that the image may be from that era.

The image has an educational or scholarly feel, conveying an atmosphere of learning or intellectual pursuit. The style of the drawing, with its clear lines and lack of shading, is characteristic of woodcut prints or engravings from the early days of printing.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a medieval woodcut illustration showing a scene in what appears to be a scriptorium or library. The central figure is a monk or scribe seated at a desk, reading or copying from an open book. The image is framed within a decorative border with ornate scrollwork in the corners. The style is characteristic of medieval manuscript illustrations and early printing, with bold black lines and simple yet expressive details. The setting includes architectural elements suggesting a monastery or religious institution. The image provides a glimpse into medieval scholarly life and the important role of monastic scribes in preserving and copying texts.

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

This image depicts a medieval woodcut or print showing a scholar or monk reading a book in his study or library. The room is filled with giant tomes and books stacked on shelves, implying a vast collection of knowledge. The scholar is sitting at a lectern or stand, deeply engrossed in reading an open book. The linework has an intricate, decorative style typical of early printed illustrations with leafy, curving embellishments framing the circular composition. The black ink drawing on aged paper gives it an antique look from an era when books were precious, hand-crafted objects and reading was the domain of an educated elite.

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

The image appears to be a black and white woodcut or linocut print. It depicts an abstract, surreal scene with highly stylized figures and architectural elements. The central figure appears to be a person reading or holding a book, surrounded by various decorative and symbolic elements. The overall style is reminiscent of early 20th century avant-garde or expressionist art. The composition is dynamic and the lines are bold and expressive, creating an intriguing and visually striking image.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a woodcut print of a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by books and other objects. The man is wearing a robe and has a book in his hand, with his head bowed in thought. He is seated in a chair, with his feet resting on a footstool. The background of the image is a simple, unadorned wall.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet contemplation and study. The man's posture and expression suggest that he is deeply engaged in his work, and the surrounding objects reinforce this impression. The image may be intended to represent a scholar or intellectual at work, or it could be a more general depiction of a person engaged in quiet reflection.

The image is likely a representation of a historical figure or a fictional character, and it may be intended to evoke a sense of nostalgia or reverence for the past. The use of a woodcut print style adds to the image's sense of antiquity and timelessness, and the simple, unadorned background helps to focus attention on the central figure.

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

The image depicts a woodcut print of a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by various objects and symbols. The man is positioned in the center of the image, facing to the right, and is dressed in traditional attire for the time period, including a hat and cloak. He appears to be engaged in some form of intellectual or artistic activity, as he holds a quill pen in his right hand and has a book or manuscript open on his lap.

The background of the image features a decorative border, which includes leaves and vines, as well as a few other symbols that are not immediately clear. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that it may have been created for a specific purpose or audience.

It's worth noting that the image appears to be quite old, possibly dating back to the Renaissance or Baroque period. The style of the woodcut and the clothing worn by the man are consistent with this time period, and the level of detail and craftsmanship suggests that it may have been created by a skilled artist or artisan.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a man wearing a long robe and holding a book in his hand, sitting in a chair and reading it. He is surrounded by a large number of books, which are arranged on the shelves behind him. The image has a black-and-white filter and is enclosed in a frame with a floral design. The frame also has a decorative border with a lion's face and a few other designs.

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

The image depicts a woodcut illustration of a man seated at a desk, engrossed in reading a book. The man is dressed in a long robe, typical of a scholar or cleric, and wears a hat with a long, pointed tip. He holds a book open to a page with visible text, suggesting he is deeply engaged in study or contemplation. The setting appears to be a room with a high ceiling and shelves filled with books, indicating a library or study. The illustration is framed by a decorative border with intricate designs, including floral motifs and possibly a grotesque figure on the right side. The overall style and composition suggest it is from a historical or medieval period, possibly from a printed book or manuscript.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white woodcut print, enclosed in a square border. The central subject is a monk or scribe sitting at a desk, writing. He wears a traditional monk's robe and has a tonsured haircut. He is focused on the text in front of him. Behind him is a background that appears to be a simple interior with architectural details and piles of books on shelves.

An ornate circular frame surrounds the central scene. This frame is decorated with stylized foliage and grotesque figures. On one side of the frame, there's a face with a beard. On the other, there seems to be a demonic or monstrous head.

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 woodcut or engraving, likely from a historical manuscript or book. It depicts a scene enclosed within a square border, which has decorative foliage in each corner.

Central Scene:

  • Main Figure: A monk, wearing a hooded robe, is seated at a desk. He appears to be writing or copying from a document. He has a tonsured haircut.
  • Desk: The desk has a slanted writing surface. Books are stacked on the desk.
  • Surrounding the Monk: A large arched structure appears to surround the monk and the desk with what looks like a wall with windows.
  • Symbolism: There are stylized demonic or grotesque faces or figures on either side of the monk which creates a contrast between faith and evil

Artistic Style:

  • The artwork's style is characteristic of woodcuts from the 15th or 16th century. It has bold, thick lines and a simplicity that is typical of the printing process.
  • The image has a sense of depth through the use of shading and perspective.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests a scene of religious work, possibly illustrating a monk in the act of writing, perhaps transcribing scripture or a religious text. The presence of the demonic figures might be meant to portray a temptation or struggle.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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