Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

Date

15th-16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany 1500, German

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6419

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany 1500, German

Date

15th-16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6419

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-08

Rug 99.6
Drawing 83.3
Art 83.3
Logo 72.9
Trademark 72.9
Symbol 72.9
Pattern 71.2
Doodle 59.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-08

old 99.2
vintage 99.1
art 98.8
retro 98.5
collection 98.4
antique 98.2
ancient 98.1
illustration 97
symbol 96.9
print 95.7
paper 95.5
painting 92.5
decoration 92.4
people 92.2
culture 92.1
monarch 91.6
correspondence 90.4
postal 90.2
queen 90.1
engraving 89.9

Imagga
created on 2019-08-08

arabesque 38.4
old 37
vintage 35.6
ancient 31.2
stamp 28
paper 25.9
art 25.7
money 23.9
antique 23.9
retro 23.8
mail 23
postage 21.7
tile 20.7
currency 19.8
postmark 19.7
grunge 19.6
cash 19.2
post 19.1
mosaic 18.7
frame 18.3
letter 17.5
postal 16.7
dollars 16.4
brass 16.3
finance 16.1
dollar 15.8
texture 15.3
history 15.2
decoration 15
one 14.2
design 14.1
wall 13.7
pattern 13.7
culture 13.7
aged 13.6
collection 13.5
us 13.5
wealth 13.5
binding 13.4
memorial 13.2
prayer rug 12.9
printed 12.8
envelope 12.7
religion 12.6
bank 12.6
business 12.2
historic 11.9
philately 11.9
structure 11.6
financial 11.6
gold 11.5
architecture 11
close 10.9
symbol 10.8
parchment 10.6
united 10.5
rug 10.2
banking 10.1
ornate 10.1
stamps 9.9
shows 9.9
states 9.7
obsolete 9.6
bill 9.5
ornament 9.5
blank 9.4
black 9
detail 8.9
brown 8.8
textured 8.8
floor cover 8.8
bills 8.8
used 8.7
communication 8.4
savings 8.4
note 8.3
transducer 8.2
style 8.2
border 8.2
carving 8.1
closeup 8.1
success 8.1
museum 8
covering 8
face 7.8
delivery 7.8
banknote 7.8
empty 7.7
furnishing 7.7
stone 7.6
decorative 7.5
religious 7.5
book 7.4
metal 7.3
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2019-08-08

Printmaking 58.5
Art 58.1
Artwork 51.1
Illustration 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-08

drawing 98.3
sketch 86.4
text 86.3
painting 75.8
woodcut 71.3
engraving 67.9
art 53.3
picture frame 17.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.6%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-08

a close up of a rug 74.8%
close up of a rug 67.3%
a close up of a mans face on a rug 47.5%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-09

The image shows an intricate black and white woodcut illustration of the letter "A." The letter "A" is prominently displayed in the center of the square-shaped image. Surrounding the letter are various figures and details: - On the left side of the letter, a figure is holding a parrot, which is perched on their hand. - On the right side, there is a second figure who appears to be holding a staff or stick. - The background of the image is filled with textured lines, adding depth to the illustration. The artwork is finely detailed, giving it an elaborate, almost medieval appearance.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-09

This image features an intricately designed letter "A" in a stylized, squared-off black print against a light-colored background. The capital letter "A" is adorned with decorative elements. At the top left, inside the letter, there is a figure that appears to be a small bird or a creature with wings. To the right, there is a human figure seemingly holding onto the right diagonal stroke of the "A", looking outward toward the viewer. The human figure is stylized in a manner consistent with old woodcuts or engravings. The image represents a form of lettering that suggests it might have been used in historical documents or as an initial in an old book or manuscript. The background texture can be indicative of the quality of the paper used in the printing process of the period. The whole image has a vintage or antique feel.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-09

This is a decorative woodcut or engraved initial letter "A" that appears to be from a historical text or manuscript. The letter is surrounded by ornate imagery including what appears to be angels or cherubs on either side of the capital letter. The style suggests it's likely from the medieval or Renaissance period, with characteristic black line work on a white background. The entire design is contained within a square frame, and the illustration shows fine detail in the shading and linework typical of woodcut printing techniques from that era.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-09

The image shows a decorative letter "A" in an ornate, medieval style. The letter is rendered in woodcut or engraving, with thick black lines forming the main structure of the letter against a plain background. Inside the letter, there are intricate patterns and flourishes resembling leaves, vines or feathers, giving it an embellished appearance typical of illuminated manuscripts or early printed initials. The artwork has an antique look, likely dating back several centuries based on the artistic style.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-09

The image appears to be a black and white woodcut or engraving. It depicts an ornate letter "A" that is filled with intricate, intertwining designs and patterns. The letter is surrounded by a framed border, giving the overall image a decorative, emblematic quality. The style suggests this may be an artistic rendering of a letter or symbol from an older printed text or document.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black and white woodcut print of the letter "A" surrounded by two figures. The figure on the left is a woman with long hair, wearing a dress and holding a staff in her right hand. The figure on the right is a man with short hair, wearing a tunic and holding a staff in his left hand. Both figures are depicted in a dynamic pose, as if they are moving or interacting with each other. The letter "A" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, with the two figures positioned on either side of it. The background of the image is a simple, rectangular shape with a thin border around the edges. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the figures are in motion and the letter "A" is being pulled or pushed by their actions. The image appears to be a decorative element, possibly used as a border or initial for a piece of text. It could also be interpreted as a symbol or logo, representing the idea of movement, energy, or creativity. The use of black and white ink gives the image a sense of simplicity and elegance, while the dynamic poses of the figures add a sense of drama and tension.

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

The image features a square-shaped piece of paper with a black and white design, showcasing a large letter "A" at its center. The letter is surrounded by two figures, one on each side, who are engaged in various activities. The figure on the left appears to be holding a tool or object, while the figure on the right seems to be working with a long, thin item. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the intricate design on the paper. Overall, the image presents a unique and captivating visual representation that invites closer inspection and interpretation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image features a square-shaped design that appears to be a vintage or antique illustration. The design is predominantly black and white, with intricate details and patterns. The central focus of the design is a large letter "A," which is surrounded by two human figures on either side. These figures appear to be holding some sort of object, possibly a scroll or a book, and they are depicted in a stylized, almost cartoonish manner. The overall aesthetic of the design is reminiscent of old-fashioned engravings or woodcuts, with a sense of age and historical significance.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-09

The image depicts a vintage-style woodcut print featuring a letter "A" as its central motif. The letter "A" is intricately designed and takes up the majority of the image. The design of the letter "A" is ornate and elaborate, with decorative elements that include what appears to be a winged figure on each side of the letter. These figures are depicted with wings and are holding what looks like a banner or scroll. The figures are stylized and appear to be in a dynamic pose, adding a sense of movement to the static image. The background of the print is plain and contrasts sharply with the detailed and elaborate design of the letter "A" and the figures. The overall aesthetic of the image suggests a historical or antique quality, reminiscent of early printing techniques and designs.