Human Generated Data

Title

Initial B

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, M1260

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial B

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, M1260

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.7
Art 96.6
Drawing 96.6
Doodle 96.6
Text 90.8
Label 65
Pattern 60.6
Alphabet 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

retro 99.3
vintage 98.9
art 98.6
decoration 97.7
antique 97
old 96.7
illustration 96.2
symbol 95.7
pattern 94.7
print 94
collection 93.6
ancient 91.7
design 90.7
desktop 90.7
texture 89.9
flower 88.2
imperial 86.2
card 86.1
floral 85.3
ornate 84.6

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

vintage 48.8
old 43.9
binding 42.2
stamp 41.6
retro 36.9
mail 36.4
postage 34.4
postmark 33.5
post 29.6
postal 29.5
binder 28.2
letter 26.6
ancient 26
paper 25.9
protective covering 24.9
grunge 24.7
collection 24.4
covering 24.1
texture 23.6
aged 21.7
container 21
antique 19.8
philately 19.8
stamps 19.7
art 18.6
tray 18.4
symbol 17.5
frame 16.8
envelope 15.6
money 15.3
international 15.3
finance 15.2
receptacle 14.9
black 14.4
historic 13.8
global 13.7
used 13.5
communication 13.5
arabesque 13
philatelic 12.9
wall 12.8
tile 12.8
chalkboard 12.8
design 12.4
collectible 11.9
circa 11.8
printed 11.8
decoration 11.8
brown 11.8
history 11.6
colors 11.5
icon 11.1
cash 11
business 10.9
canceled 10.9
wallet 10.7
obsolete 10.6
doormat 10.5
office 10.5
card 10.2
currency 9.9
shows 9.9
collect 9.8
send 9.8
delivery 9.7
one 9.7
close 9.7
textured 9.7
mark 9.6
parchment 9.6
united 9.5
print 9.4
culture 9.4
border 9.1
pattern 8.9
world 8.9
text 8.7
board 8.7
grungy 8.5
case 8.5
dollar 8.4
decorative 8.4
mat 8.3
banking 8.3
dirty 8.1
bank 8.1
financial 8
cancel 7.9
states 7.7
cutting 7.7
us 7.7
communications 7.7
concrete 7.7
set 7.6
unique 7.6
closeup 7.4
object 7.3
message 7.3
success 7.2
religion 7.2
idea 7.1
book 7.1
surface 7.1
floor cover 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Art 76.1
Visual arts 73.9
Font 68.6
Pattern 61.9
Black-and-white 56.4
Printmaking 51.9
Modern art 51.9
Illustration 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 99.8
text 97.5
sketch 95.6
art 81.4
painting 72.8
rug 62.3
motif 61.9
fabric 19.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.7%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-07

a sign on a rug 73.7%
a close up of a sign 73.6%
a black sign with white text 47.3%

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

a photograph of a decorative, decorative, and decorative tilework of a letter d -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a black and white decorative illustration of the letter "P". The letter is designed in a Gothic or medieval style and is embellished with floral elements. Inside the loop of the "P" is a flower with detailed petals and leaves. The background surrounding the letter inside the square frame also includes intricate vine and leaf patterns. The entire design is contained within a square border.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image appears to be a picture of a decorative initial letter, commonly used in older books and manuscripts. It features the letter "S" enclosed within a square frame. The letter itself is stylized with intricate patterns and ornamental designs. Within the body of the "S," there appears to be plant-like motifs, possibly flowers or leaves, which suggests a nature-inspired theme. The design is monotone, using only black ink on a white background, and exhibits a look that is typical of woodcut or engraved illustrations seen in historical texts. The specific style of the letterform may indicate a particular time period or artistic movement, but more context would be required to accurately determine its origin.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a decorative woodcut or woodblock print featuring a stylized initial letter 'S' in black and white. The design shows a large ornamental 'S' with floral and vine-like motifs. Inside the curves of the letter, there appears to be a flower or plant design within an oval frame. The background is black, with the letter and decorative elements appearing in white. The overall composition is contained within a square frame, and the style suggests it may be from a medieval or Renaissance-era manuscript or book. The print has a somewhat rough or textured appearance characteristic of woodcut printing techniques.

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

The image shows a decorative letter "B" in an ornate, stylized design. The letter is rendered in black ink or paint against an aged, off-white paper or parchment background.

The design of the "B" incorporates floral and curving vine-like elements intertwined within and around the letter shape. The lines have a sketchy, woodcut print style to them, with varying thicknesses and textures.

A rectangular border surrounds the illuminated letter, further adding to the vintage, manuscript-like aesthetic. The paper itself appears weathered and discolored with age, providing an antique look to the artwork.

Overall, this decorative letter "B" has an elaborate, Gothic or medieval feel reminiscent of illustrations found in old books or calligraphic designs. The intricate details and aged presentation give it an artistic, historical quality.

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

The image appears to be a black and white woodblock print or linocut. It depicts an abstract, geometric design with organic, floral-like shapes. The overall composition has a symmetrical and balanced arrangement, with the central motif being a circular shape surrounded by various curving and angular elements. The contrasting black and white tones create a striking visual effect, giving the image a bold and dynamic appearance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image presents a square, black-and-white design featuring a stylized letter "S" with floral elements.

  • The letter "S" is prominently displayed in the center of the square, with its curved lines forming a distinctive shape.
    • The letter "S" is rendered in a bold, black font, standing out against the white background.
    • The curved lines of the letter "S" are adorned with small, stylized flowers and leaves, adding a touch of elegance to the design.
  • The square frame surrounding the letter "S" is composed of two concentric borders, with the inner border being slightly thicker than the outer one.
    • The borders are also black, providing a striking contrast to the white background.
    • The borders feature a subtle, textured pattern that adds depth and visual interest to the design.
  • The background of the image is a clean, white color, which helps to accentuate the bold, black design elements.
    • The white background provides a neutral backdrop for the stylized letter "S" and its accompanying floral motifs.
    • The simplicity of the background allows the viewer's attention to focus on the intricate details of the design.

In summary, the image showcases a beautifully crafted, black-and-white design featuring a stylized letter "S" with floral elements, set against a clean white background. The bold, black font and textured borders create a visually appealing contrast that draws the viewer's eye to the central design element.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

This image presents a close-up view of an aged, square piece of paper or card featuring a black, ornate design. The design is centered within the square and consists of a large, stylized letter "S" adorned with floral motifs. The letter's curves are embellished with leaves and flowers, while the surrounding border is decorated with additional floral elements.

The paper or card exhibits signs of aging, including yellowing and wear around the edges. The overall appearance suggests that this image may be a scan or photograph of an antique or vintage item, possibly a book page or card from a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a black and white illustration of a stylized letter "B" inside a square frame. The letter "B" is designed with a decorative floral motif, featuring a flower with petals and leaves. The overall design has a vintage or antique appearance, suggesting it could be a woodcut or an old print. The square frame has a thick border, enhancing the vintage aesthetic.

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

The image depicts a monochromatic woodcut print with a square frame. The central motif is a stylized letter "S" in a Gothic or medieval style. The letter "S" is intricately designed with decorative elements, including floral patterns and leaves. The letter is formed by two intertwined "S" shapes, creating a complex and visually interesting composition. The overall design is symmetrical and balanced, with the letter occupying the central portion of the square frame. The woodcut technique gives the image a textured and aged appearance, suggesting it is a historical or antique print.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image shows an ornate letter "P" in white against a heavily textured black background, all contained within a black square border. The style is reminiscent of medieval illuminated manuscripts. The "P" itself has a thick stem that curves gracefully, terminating in a small, round dot. The bowl of the "P" is decorated with an oval shape that encloses a floral pattern. The overall effect is decorative and intricate, with the stark contrast between black and white adding to the visual impact. The texture of the black background appears rough, perhaps suggesting that it is a woodcut or similar print.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

The image shows a detailed, black and white, decorative initial letter "B" from a medieval-style alphabet. It's rendered in a woodcut or engraving style, with a textured appearance and a heavy black outline. The letter itself is elaborately designed with an enclosed central shape that contains a floral motif and other decorative elements, giving it a slightly ornate appearance. The background is filled with black stippling, which adds to the texture and historical feel. The letter is enclosed in a black rectangular frame. The paper has a slightly off-white, aged tone.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an ornate, stylized letter "S." The letter is designed in a decorative, possibly historical or medieval style. The "S" is enclosed within a square frame that features intricate patterns and floral motifs. The design within the letter includes a flower-like shape at the top and additional floral elements at the bottom, giving it an elegant and artistic appearance. The overall aesthetic suggests it might be an initial letter from an illuminated manuscript or a decorative print. The black and white color scheme enhances the contrast and detail of the design.