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Human Generated Data

Title

Initial S

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, M1357

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial S

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, M1357

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.9
Text 99.9
Calligraphy 99.6
Handwriting 99.6
Art 71.1
Label 69.5
Drawing 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

vintage 99.9
stamp 99.8
retro 99.7
collection 99.7
old 99.6
letter 99.1
post 99.1
antique 98.8
postal 98.5
print 98.3
symbol 98.3
postmark 97.9
pastime 97.6
ancient 97.1
art 96.9
philately 96.7
historic 96.4
correspondence 96.3
delivery 96
message 93

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

doormat 97.2
mat 77.1
floor cover 58.4
covering 39.5
vintage 33.9
old 30.7
retro 27
grunge 23.9
stamp 23.7
paper 23.5
texture 21.5
wallet 21.3
postage 19.7
antique 19.2
mail 19.2
decoration 18.5
ancient 18.2
post 18.1
case 16.8
letter 16.5
aged 16.3
design 16.3
collection 16.2
postmark 15.8
postal 15.7
brown 14.7
container 14.4
note 12.9
symbol 12.8
money 12.8
currency 12.6
cash 11.9
art 11.7
graffito 11.1
philately 10.9
stencil 10.8
bank 10.8
international 10.5
pattern 10.3
communication 10.1
frame 10
stamps 9.9
history 9.8
material 9.8
close 9.7
sand 9.6
blank 9.4
global 9.1
border 9
sign 9
binding 8.9
color 8.9
world 8.9
textured 8.8
banknote 8.7
united 8.6
nobody 8.6
culture 8.5
grungy 8.5
beach 8.4
wallpaper 8.4
decorative 8.4
ocean 8.3
dirty 8.1
closeup 8.1
philatelic 7.9
drawing 7.9
black 7.8
states 7.7
bill 7.6
finance 7.6
dollar 7.4
historic 7.3
message 7.3
decor 7.1
travel 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Printmaking 71.2
Font 68.6
Art 67.7
Illustration 64
Visual arts 55
Drawing 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 99.8
text 96.7
sketch 94.2
furniture 93.4
painting 92.7
mat 82.6
sign 78.4
art 69.3
child art 66.2
handwriting 61.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a sign 89.7%
close up of a sign 87%
a sign on a rug 80%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows an old, intricate, black and white illustrated letter "S." The letter is stylized, featuring ornate detailing within and around it. There are decorative elements such as curves, lines, and abstract shapes that fill and surround the "S," creating a rich, textured appearance. This type of ornamental lettering is often found in historical manuscripts, early printed books, or as part of artistic typography from past eras. The image has a vintage, antiquated vibe, consistent with woodcut or intaglio printing techniques.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

The image displays an intricately designed black and white print, which appears to be a letter or initial from an alphabet, possibly used as a decorative drop cap in a book or manuscript. The letter seems to be a "B," characterized by bold, curved strokes and embellished with ornamental patterns and possibly foliage or floral designs within its body and background. The design is reminiscent of historical or medieval typography, which was often handcrafted with elaborate details. The image is somewhat coarse, suggesting it may have been produced with an older printing technique or has aged over time, as seen in the slightly uneven edges and the texture of the paper.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a decorative letter "S" from what looks like a woodcut or woodblock print. The design is in black ink on a light background, showing the letter with ornate foliate or floral decorative elements incorporated into its curves. The letter is contained within a square frame and has a rustic, medieval or renaissance style to it. The print quality has a rough, textured appearance characteristic of woodblock printing techniques, with some areas showing wear or imperfect ink transfer. The overall design shows skilled craftsmanship in its execution, balancing the letter form with decorative elements in an artistic way.

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

The image shows a decorative letter "S" in an ornate, medieval style. The large letter is composed of intertwining curved and spiraling lines, giving it an intricate, organic appearance. The letter is printed or drawn in black ink on what appears to be aged, slightly discolored paper or parchment. The twisting, vine-like lines create smaller shapes and patterns within the overall form of the capital "S". This illuminated manuscript style was common in medieval texts and artwork to embellish the start of passages or important pages.

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

The image appears to be an abstract, monochrome print or stamp featuring organic, fluid shapes and patterns. The central motif resembles two overlapping or intertwining fish or marine creatures, rendered in a stylized, almost calligraphic manner. The overall composition is framed by a border with geometric elements, creating a balanced and visually striking design.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of an aged, square-shaped stamp featuring a black design on a beige background. The stamp's central element is a stylized letter "S" composed of two interconnected fish, each with a distinct head and tail. The fish are positioned within a square border, which is adorned with a pattern of leaves and stars. The stamp's design is rendered in a bold, black ink, while the background remains a soft, beige hue. The overall appearance suggests that the stamp is old and worn, with visible signs of aging and wear.

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

This image depicts a close-up of an aged, black-and-white stamp featuring the letter "S" in a decorative style. The stamp is square in shape and has a light-colored background with a darker border around it. The letter "S" is prominently displayed in the center of the stamp, surrounded by intricate designs and patterns that add to its aesthetic appeal. The overall design of the stamp suggests that it may have been used for a specific purpose, such as a postal stamp or a seal, although the exact context is unclear. The image provides a detailed view of the stamp's design and craftsmanship, showcasing the attention to detail and artistic skill that went into creating it.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a piece of paper with a black and white drawing of a letter "S" with a shield on the right side. The letter "S" has a curved line on the top and bottom, and the shield has a design that looks like a tree with leaves. The drawing is placed on a white surface, probably a table.

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

The image shows a vintage-style, square-shaped illustration with a black and white color scheme. The central motif appears to be a stylized letter "S" that is intricately designed with various elements. The "S" is formed by a combination of curves and straight lines, giving it a dynamic and somewhat abstract appearance. Surrounding the "S" are additional decorative elements, including stars and what seems to be a shield or crest. The background of the illustration is plain, which helps to emphasize the central design. The overall aesthetic of the image suggests it could be a piece of historical or decorative art, possibly from a book or a document.