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Title

Initial A

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, M1478

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial A

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, M1478

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Art 81.7
Doodle 81.7
Drawing 81.7
Symbol 64
Text 63.4
Trademark 56.3
Logo 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

retro 99.6
vintage 99.2
antique 99.1
old 98.8
art 98.6
collection 98
symbol 97.1
decoration 96.5
ancient 96.3
illustration 95.3
print 95.2
pattern 94.1
monarch 92.8
design 89.6
desktop 89
paper 88.1
imperial 87.8
painting 87.3
letter 87.1
crown 86.1

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

stamp 40.4
vintage 39.7
earthenware 38.8
old 37.6
ceramic ware 33.9
mail 33.5
postmark 30.6
postage 30.5
majolica 28.8
letter 28.4
retro 27.9
ancient 27.7
post 26.7
postal 25.5
shield 22.5
utensil 22.1
paper 21.2
art 21
symbol 20.2
envelope 19.1
antique 18.3
philately 17.8
texture 17.4
armor 17.4
decoration 17.1
grunge 17
stamps 15.8
aged 15.4
protective covering 15.4
collection 15.3
finance 15.2
history 15.2
printed 14.8
money 14.5
covering 14.1
tile 13.8
culture 13.7
religion 13.4
container 13.2
pattern 13
circa 12.8
shows 12.8
design 12.2
black 12
one 11.9
historic 11.9
cash 11.9
global 11.9
currency 11.7
business 10.9
bill 10.5
close 10.3
card 10.2
church 10.2
banking 10.1
communication 10.1
message 10.1
philatelic 9.9
icon 9.5
arabesque 9.4
religious 9.4
delft 9
bank 9
china 8.9
financial 8.9
museum 8.9
detail 8.8
office 8.8
delivery 8.8
letters 8.7
communications 8.6
international 8.6
architecture 8.6
unique 8.5
mosaic 8.4
dollar 8.4
traditional 8.3
style 8.2
wealth 8.1
canceled 7.9
post office 7.9
collectible 7.9
zigzag 7.9
chalkboard 7.8
travel 7.7
cutting 7.7
us 7.7
mark 7.7
used 7.7
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binding 7.6
frame 7.5
east 7.5
doormat 7.4
object 7.3
ornate 7.3
dirty 7.2
world 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 99.8
text 99.5
sketch 97.8
painting 76.7
art 66.6
illustration 59.1
cartoon 56.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

paintings art 99.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-07

a close up of a sign 82.2%
close up of a sign 77.3%
a sign on a wall 65.3%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a picture of a decorative letter h with a picture of a cat

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is of a decorative, stylized letter "A" set within a square border. The letter has elaborate, artistic features, including a curved, slightly flourished form. Inside the square background, there is intricate detailing of floral and leaf patterns. The decorative elements give the letter an ornate, medieval or renaissance feel, typical of illuminated manuscripts or early printed texts. The entire design is rendered in black and white, and the border frames the letter and patterns neatly.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image shows an ornate letter "A" from what appears to be an old printed text or document. The letter has a decorative design with intricate details and flourishes within the body of the "A". There are leaves and what may be vines or floral elements encompassed within the space of the letter, and the design spills slightly into the surrounding border. This type of embellished typographical element is indicative of an illuminated manuscript or an early printed book where such initials were used to mark the beginning of a section or paragraph, adding an artistic flourish to the text. The print looks aged with some slight discoloration and imperfections that suggest weathering over time.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a decorative initial letter or woodcut print, likely from a historical text or manuscript. It shows what appears to be a letter "M" rendered in a decorative style with floral or foliate ornamentation. The design is done in black ink or print on a light background, with a square border around it. The style features curving lines and leaf-like shapes integrated into the letter form, which was a common decorative technique in medieval and early printed books. The print has a somewhat worn or aged appearance, suggesting it's from an older document.

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

The image shows a decorative letter "J" in an ornate, medieval-style woodcut or engraving. The letter is highly stylized with intricate floral and foliate patterns filling the interior and surrounding the edges of the bold letter form. The design has an organic, swirling quality with curving vine-like shapes. The artwork is printed in black ink on an aged, off-white paper or parchment background, giving it an antique look. This appears to be a vintage decorative initial or drop cap, the kind of artistic lettering that would have embellished the start of a chapter or section in an old, illuminated manuscript or early printed book.

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

The image appears to be a black and white woodcut or linocut print. It features a repeating abstract pattern of geometric shapes and stylized organic forms, creating a visually striking and intricate design. The overall composition is balanced and symmetrical, with a central element that resembles an eye or mask-like face surrounded by a complex web of intersecting lines, shapes, and patterns. The contrasting textures and bold, graphic quality give the artwork a dynamic, expressive quality.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This appears to be a woodcut or woodblock print with a black and white design. The image shows what appears to be a decorative border or corner piece with floral or organic motifs. The style is reminiscent of medieval or early Renaissance printmaking techniques, with bold black lines against a white background creating a stark contrast. The print has a somewhat rough or rustic quality typical of woodcut printing, where the artist carves away parts of a wooden block to create the design. There's a geometric border framing the organic elements within.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-18

The image presents a square, black-and-white design featuring a stylized letter "A" at its center. The letter is rendered in a bold, white font, surrounded by a thick black border that encloses the entire design. This border is further embellished with a pattern of leaves and branches, adding a touch of natural elegance to the overall composition.

The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the letter and border. The overall effect is one of simplicity and sophistication, with the bold lines and geometric shapes creating a sense of balance and harmony.

The image appears to be a piece of artwork or a decorative element, possibly from a book or other printed material. The use of a single, stylized letter as the central motif suggests that it may be a title page or a header for a section of text. The image's simplicity and elegance make it suitable for use in a variety of contexts, from book design to graphic art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-18

This image is a close-up of an aged, square piece of paper with a black-and-white design. The design features a large, stylized letter "H" in the center, surrounded by a border of leaves and vines. The letter "H" is rendered in a bold, white font with a black outline, while the surrounding foliage is depicted in a more delicate, black line style.

The paper itself appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as yellowing and creasing. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may be a reproduction of an antique or vintage design.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a letter "T" in the center. The letter is surrounded by a decorative border with intricate patterns, including leaves and flowers. The border is also adorned with a series of small, circular shapes that resemble berries or fruits. The overall design is elegant and detailed, with a sense of symmetry and balance. The image has a vintage or antique appearance, suggesting that it may be a reproduction of an older design.

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

The image features a monochromatic, stylized design that appears to be an initial letter, possibly from a historical manuscript or printed book. The letter is intricately detailed and composed of swirling lines and patterns, forming a decorative border around a central floral motif. The central motif is a stylized flower, with petals and leaves that are part of the overall design. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface that contrasts with the dark, detailed design. The overall style is reminiscent of medieval or Renaissance book illustrations, with a focus on intricate, decorative elements.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The image is a block print of the letter "H," stylized with embellishments. The letter itself is in white, contrasting against a densely textured black background filled with foliage and decorative elements.

The "H" has a serif-like detail at the bottom of the right vertical, and its left vertical extends downwards, curving back upon itself at the bottom, adding a flourish. In the center of the letter, there's a stylized drawing of what appears to be a piece of fruit or a wrapped package with a bow on top. The background around the letter is filled with intricate patterns resembling leaves, branches, and other botanical motifs.

The entire image is enclosed within a square border, also rendered in black, which provides a clean, defined edge to the design. The print appears to be on a slightly off-white or cream-colored paper. The overall impression is reminiscent of vintage illuminated manuscripts or early printed books, with a focus on decorative typography.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white woodcut of an ornate letter "M". It has a classical or perhaps even medieval feel, with its strong lines and detailed embellishments.

Specific Details:

  • The Letter "M": The letter "M" is the primary focus. It is rendered in a bold, stylized manner. The left stroke is a large, sweeping curve and the right stroke is straighter. The space between the strokes is filled with intricate patterns.
  • Embellishments and Fill: The space within the "M" is filled with a detailed, textured design. There appears to be a bow in the center and perhaps leafy patterns.
  • Border: A thick black border frames the entire image, adding to its formal and graphic nature.
  • Style: The style suggests a woodcut technique. The use of contrasting black and white, along with the strong lines and textures, is typical of this printing method. The slightly irregular texture and the evident cuts also further suggest it's a woodcut.
  • Condition: The image appears to be on a slightly aged or textured paper, which gives it a vintage appearance. There is a little wear around the edges of the paper.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an intricately designed woodcut or engraving, likely from an old book or manuscript. The central element is a stylized letter "N," which is adorned with various decorative elements. The design includes floral and leafy motifs, with a prominent flower at the top center of the letter. The border surrounding the letter "N" is also decorated with similar floral and leafy patterns, creating a cohesive and ornate frame. The overall style suggests it could be from a historical period, possibly from the Renaissance or a similar era, when such elaborate initials were commonly used in illuminated manuscripts or early printed books. The black and white color scheme indicates it is a monochromatic print.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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