Human Generated Data

Title

Initial V

Date

16th century

People

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

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1365

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial V

People

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

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1365

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.9
Quilt 55.5
Logo 55.5
Symbol 55.5
Trademark 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

retro 99
antique 99
old 99
art 98.8
vintage 98.6
symbol 97.9
ancient 97.6
pattern 96.8
decoration 96.6
desktop 94.7
illustration 94.4
print 93.9
painting 93.7
design 93.4
collection 92.8
sign 92.5
culture 89.9
texture 88.3
monarch 85.8
ornate 85.3

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

binding 54.2
vintage 52.1
old 41.8
grunge 37.5
tile 34.3
retro 32.8
paper 30.6
texture 30.6
stamp 30.5
antique 29.6
ancient 28.6
mail 26.8
aged 26.3
postmark 24.7
postage 23.6
arabesque 21.4
letter 21.1
post 20
frame 19.1
design 18.7
art 18.7
postal 18.7
pattern 17.1
dirty 16.3
stencil 16.3
philately 15.8
blank 14.6
border 14.5
grungy 14.2
page 13.9
global 13.7
collection 13.5
wallpaper 13
envelope 12.9
decoration 12.8
history 12.5
brown 12.5
material 12.5
parchment 12.5
printed 11.8
worn 11.5
empty 11.2
wall 11.1
circa 10.9
symbol 10.8
surface 10.6
canvas 10.4
covering 10.4
stamps 9.9
doormat 9.9
shows 9.9
style 9.6
black 9.6
card 9.5
culture 9.4
decorative 9.2
rough 9.1
backgrounds 8.9
philatelic 8.9
text 8.7
aging 8.6
obsolete 8.6
international 8.6
damaged 8.6
book jacket 8.4
color 8.3
cover 8.3
traditional 8.3
book 8.2
object 8.1
detail 8
canceled 7.9
textured 7.9
correspondence 7.8
mat 7.8
delivery 7.8
museum 7.8
torn 7.7
used 7.7
communications 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
weathered 7.6
unique 7.6
document 7.4
paint 7.2
floor cover 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 98.5
text 95.3
pattern 71.1
sketch 70.1
art 65.7
painted 64
painting 58.5
old 49.1
decorated 44.3
graffiti 39.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a painting on the wall 80.1%
a painting on a wall 79.5%
a painting hanging on a wall 79.4%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a finely detailed, decorative letter "V". The letter is intricately integrated with floral and leaf patterns, filling the interior as well as the surrounding space of the letter. This ornate design appears to be in a black ink on a pale or off-white background, and the whole design is framed by a thin rectangular border. The monochromatic color scheme and decorative style suggest that this letter "V" could be part of a vintage or antique design, possibly from a period typography or an old-fashioned print.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

You're looking at an image of a decorative capital letter "V." It is styled in black ink with a woodcut or engraved appearance, showing delicate lines and shading that give it a three-dimensional look. The letter is adorned with what seems to be floral or foliated designs, featuring stylized leaves or petals that fill in the spaces around the letter's structure. The overall design is quite detailed, indicating that it might come from a piece of historical or antique typography, often used at the start of a chapter or paragraph in older printed books. The paper on which it is printed appears slightly textured and aged, with minor discolorations, which is common in older printed materials.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a decorative woodcut or woodblock print of the letter "V". It's rendered in black ink on a light background, with ornate floral or leaf-like decorative patterns filling both the letter itself and the surrounding space within the square frame. The design has a medieval or Renaissance style to it, with intricate line work creating texture and visual interest. The letter is centered in a square border and the overall composition is symmetrical. The print shows signs of age, with some yellowing of the paper visible.

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

The image shows a decorative letter "V" in an old, weathered book or manuscript page. The letter is drawn in an ornate, stylized fashion typical of illuminated manuscripts or early printed books. The letter is black against a yellowed, aged paper background which has some staining and discoloration from age. The decorative elements include leafy, organic shapes surrounding and embellishing the main strokes of the letter. The style evokes Renaissance era typography and book design.

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

The image appears to be an abstract, geometric design. It consists of various black and white shapes, including triangles, lines, and angular patterns. The overall composition has a dynamic, angular quality, creating a sense of movement and visual interest. The stark contrast between the black and white elements adds to the bold, graphic nature of the design.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a square, black-and-white stamp with a floral design. The stamp features a large "V" in the center, surrounded by leaves and flowers. The design is enclosed within a square border, with a thin line separating the design from the border. The stamp appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and wear. The stamp's design is reminiscent of Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts styles, which were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The use of natural motifs, such as leaves and flowers, is characteristic of these styles. The stamp's simplicity and elegance suggest that it may have been used for a formal or ceremonial purpose. Overall, the image presents a charming and intriguing example of a vintage stamp, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

This image is a close-up of an aged, square piece of paper with a black design. The design features a large "V" in the center, surrounded by leaves and stems. The "V" is stylized, with the top of each side extending outward and curving slightly downward. The leaves are depicted in various sizes and shapes, some with pointed tips and others with rounded edges. The stems are thin and curved, connecting the leaves to the "V." The background of the paper is a light beige color, with a darker border around the edges. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may be from an old book or manuscript.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a square piece of paper with a black-and-white design. The design consists of a large letter "V" with leaves and flowers on either side. The letter "V" is the focal point of the design, with the leaves and flowers adding to its overall aesthetic appeal. The paper appears to be old, with some wear and tear visible on its surface.

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

The image shows a vintage-style stamp or seal, featuring a square design with a black border. The central motif is a stylized letter "V" with intricate floral and leaf patterns. The letter "V" is surrounded by a variety of flowers and leaves, giving it a natural and ornate appearance. The overall design has a vintage aesthetic, suggesting it might be from an older collection or historical artifact. The image is monochromatic, with the black and white contrast highlighting the detailed engraving of the floral elements.