Human Generated Data

Title

Letter D

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7224

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter D

People

Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7224

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-07

Rug 92.1
Art 77.8
Painting 61.3
Archaeology 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-07

religion 98.6
art 98.4
illustration 96.7
people 96.3
symbol 95.5
ancient 94.3
god 94.2
man 93.7
sword 91
culture 90.6
decoration 88.4
crown 88.3
painting 86.4
sculpture 85.9
old 85.1
retro 83.7
myth 83.1
armor 82.8
saint 82.4
dragon 82.1

Imagga
created on 2019-08-07

arabesque 57.2
art 35.8
antique 31.5
old 30.7
ancient 26.9
vintage 26.5
decoration 25.5
paper 22
culture 21.4
religion 20.6
design 19.9
pattern 19.9
tile 19.6
texture 18.8
money 18.7
architecture 18.1
gold 18.1
retro 18.1
history 17.9
ornate 17.4
stamp 16.8
mosaic 16.3
grunge 16.2
frame 16.2
traditional 15.8
dollar 15.8
style 15.6
currency 15.3
finance 15.2
postage 14.8
cash 14.7
wall 14.6
mail 14.4
ornament 13.8
letter 13.8
post 13.4
religious 13.2
east 13.1
golden 12.9
banking 12.9
postmark 12.8
postal 12.8
bank 12.6
binding 12.1
detail 12.1
carving 12.1
one 12
dollars 11.6
symbol 11.5
god 10.5
bill 10.5
ornamental 10.5
historic 10.1
face 10
collection 9.9
financial 9.8
decor 9.7
palace 9.6
temple 9.5
blank 9.4
floral 9.4
savings 9.3
decorative 9.2
close 9.1
aged 9.1
sculpture 9
wealth 9
stucco 9
mosque 8.8
banknote 8.7
us 8.7
parchment 8.7
obsolete 8.6
craft 8.6
rich 8.4
classic 8.4
border 8.2
brown 8.1
museum 8.1
interior 8
business 7.9
carved 7.8
black 7.8
travel 7.8
loan 7.7
envelope 7.7
united 7.6
oriental 7.6
element 7.5
object 7.3
investment 7.3
painting 7.2
textured 7
drawing 7

Google
created on 2019-08-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-07

drawing 99
sketch 98.3
text 95.3
illustration 94.7
book 86.1
engraving 85
woodcut 81.2
cartoon 80.2
manuscript 58.3
art 55.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 98.5%
Disgusted 30.1%
Calm 33.7%
Confused 11%
Surprised 6.6%
Angry 7.3%
Happy 7.8%
Sad 3.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 92.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-09

The image is a black and white illustration that features an ornate letter "D." The letter is decorated with a figure who appears to be playing a harp or a similar stringed instrument. The design is intricate, with the figure set against a detailed background that includes various ornamental elements and possibly vegetation or cloud-like swirls. This type of illustration might typically be found at the beginning of a chapter or section in older, particularly medieval or Renaissance-era texts, where such embellishments were common as a form of artistic embellishment known as historiated or inhabited initials.

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

The image appears to be an ornate, decorative illustration featuring the letter "D" as its central element. Surrounding the letter are two cherubic figures; one is holding a stringed musical instrument, possibly a violin or lute, and appears to be playing it with a bow. The figures are detailed with classical, Renaissance-style shading and contours, adding an intricate and vintage feel to the illustration. The background includes additional decorative elements such as foliage and scrollwork, enhancing the overall elaborate design.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical decorative initial letter 'D', appearing to be from a medieval or Renaissance woodcut print or manuscript. The letter contains an illustration of a figure holding what appears to be a crossbow or similar weapon. The letter is ornately decorated with a figure integrated into its design, surrounded by flowing decorative elements. The artwork is rendered in black and white with detailed line work and cross-hatching typical of woodcut illustrations from this period. The style is characteristic of illuminated manuscripts and early printed books, where decorative initials were commonly used to begin chapters or important passages.

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

This image is an old woodcut or engraving print depicting a decorative capital letter "D". The letter is ornately embellished with swirling, organic motifs that resemble leaves, vines, and foliage. The decorative elements fill the entire rectangular frame around the central letterform.

The print has an aged, antique appearance with some spotting and wear visible on the paper. The linework of the engraving is intricate and detailed, creating a dense pattern of curving lines and shapes that bring an elegant, flourishing quality to the design of the capital D.

This type of highly decorative drop cap was commonly used to begin chapters or sections in early printed books from the medieval through Renaissance eras, serving as both a functional and ornamental element on the page. The organic, intertwining style is characteristic of illuminated manuscripts and typography from those time periods.

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

This image appears to be a woodcut illustration depicting a figure playing a stringed musical instrument, likely a harp or lute. The figure is situated within an ornate, decorative frame surrounded by stylized natural elements such as leaves or vines. The illustration has a distinct medieval or Renaissance aesthetic, with the intricate, detailed woodcut style common in that period. While the figure in the image is not identified, the overall composition and artistic style suggest this may be an illustration from a historical or literary text.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a woodcut illustration of a letter "D" with two figures inside it. The letter "D" is the central element, and it is surrounded by a border. Inside the letter, there are two figures: one on the left and one on the right. The figure on the left is holding a staff, while the figure on the right is holding a sword. Both figures appear to be in a dynamic pose, with their bodies leaning towards each other.

The background of the image is dark, which helps to highlight the details of the letter and the figures. The overall style of the image suggests that it is a medieval or Renaissance-era illustration, possibly from a book or manuscript.

The use of woodcutting as the medium adds a sense of texture and depth to the image, with visible grain lines and rough edges giving it a tactile quality. The illustration is likely meant to convey a sense of drama or tension, given the dynamic poses of the figures and the contrast between the light and dark areas of the image.

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

This image depicts an old-fashioned woodcut illustration of the letter "D" featuring a man playing a stringed instrument, possibly a lute or harp, within its outline. The man is dressed in attire reminiscent of the Renaissance era, characterized by a hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and pants. He holds the instrument with both hands, with his left hand positioned near the neck and his right hand plucking the strings.

The letter "D" is rendered in a large, bold font, with the man situated inside it. The background of the image is dark, which serves to accentuate the details of the letter and the musician. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, evoking the artistic styles of the Renaissance period.

The image appears to be a reproduction or scan of an original woodcut, as evidenced by the visible texture and grain of the paper. The edges of the image are slightly worn and faded, suggesting that it may have been handled or displayed over time. Despite this, the image remains clear and well-defined, allowing the viewer to appreciate the intricate details of the illustration.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a monochromatic illustration of two children, possibly angels, playing musical instruments. The drawing is framed within a decorative border that features intricate patterns and designs. The children are positioned within the letter "D," which is stylized to look like a musical instrument, possibly a harp or a lyre. The child on the left is holding the instrument's strings, while the child on the right is playing it. Both children have wings, and their heads are adorned with what appears to be laurel wreaths. The background of the image is filled with musical notes and other decorative elements that enhance the overall theme of music and harmony.

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

The image depicts an ornate, black-and-white woodcut illustration. Central to the image is a large, stylized letter "D" that is intricately designed and appears to be made from intertwined elements of the scene. The letter is formed by the bodies and limbs of two cherubic figures, each with wings and halos, suggesting a celestial theme. The cherub on the left is holding a bow and a quiver of arrows, while the cherub on the right is holding a harp. Both cherubs are gazing upward, seemingly in a state of contemplation or inspiration. The background is filled with swirling patterns that mimic the shapes of the letter "D," adding to the overall intricate and harmonious composition. The woodcut style gives the image a vintage, historical feel, reminiscent of Renaissance or early Baroque art.

Text analysis

Amazon

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