Human Generated Data

Title

Letter P

Date

15th-16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany 1500, German

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1441

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter P

People

Artist: Anonymous Germany 1500, German

Date

15th-16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1441

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-08

Art 97.7
Drawing 97.7
Doodle 97.7
Text 77.5
Painting 58.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-08

art 99.4
retro 99.3
illustration 99
vintage 99
old 99
antique 98.4
ancient 96.8
decoration 96.5
paper 96
collection 95.8
print 93.3
design 92.9
painting 91.1
symbol 90.9
engraving 90.7
pattern 90.3
picture frame 89.9
visuals 89.3
desktop 88.1
ornate 87

Imagga
created on 2019-08-08

old 41.9
vintage 38.1
ancient 36.4
arabesque 36
antique 30.3
art 29.9
binding 25
retro 24.6
texture 24.4
grunge 23
wall 21.4
tile 20.4
frame 20
religion 19.7
history 19.7
pattern 19.2
stamp 19.1
decoration 17.9
paper 17.3
aged 17.2
design 17.1
carving 17.1
postage 16.7
architecture 16.6
mail 16.3
stone 16.3
sculpture 15.8
culture 15.4
post 15.3
gold 14
historic 13.8
ornate 13.7
mosaic 13.5
ornament 13
detail 12.9
letter 12.9
postmark 12.8
symbol 12.1
blank 12
structure 11.8
postal 11.8
border 11.8
temple 11.4
east 11.2
finance 11
close 10.9
obsolete 10.6
rusty 10.5
black 10.2
wood 10
dirty 10
landmark 9.9
collection 9.9
covering 9.8
metal 9.7
style 9.7
textured 9.7
statue 9.5
old fashioned 9.5
icon 9.5
golden 9.5
empty 9.5
religious 9.4
money 9.4
church 9.3
travel 9.2
business 9.1
one 9
chalkboard 8.8
painting 8.1
envelope 8.1
device 8.1
decor 8
philately 7.9
carved 7.8
face 7.8
stain 7.7
middle 7.7
parchment 7.7
ornamental 7.6
communication 7.6
decorative 7.5
brass 7.5
traditional 7.5
monument 7.5
memorial 7.5
brown 7.4
cash 7.3
backgrounds 7.3
material 7.2
financial 7.1
protective covering 7.1

Google
created on 2019-08-08

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-08

drawing 99.8
sketch 99.2
text 97.9
painting 82.8
woodcut 73.7
engraving 72.3
art 63
illustration 60.2
cartoon 56.3
printmaking 56.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Human face
Picture frame
Animal

AWS Rekognition

Rug 98.2%

Clarifai

Human face 56.6%

Clarifai

Human face 43.5%

Clarifai

Picture frame 55.9%

Clarifai

Animal 42.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-08

paintings art 98.9%
streetview architecture 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-08

a close up of a book 64.9%
close up of a book 59.2%
a book on a rug 59.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a drawing of a dragon.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a picture of a letter t with a picture of a man

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts an ornate, decorative letter "P" within a square frame. This illustration appears to belong to a historical or vintage style of typography commonly seen in illuminated manuscripts or early printed books. The letter itself is surrounded by intricate foliage and botanical motifs, including leaves and flowers, which fill the background and the spaces around the letter. The design has a monochromatic color scheme, using a high-contrast black and white pattern. The strokes and details are finely rendered, highlighting the craftsmanship of the illustration.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-09

The image displays an ornately designed letter "P." It is a woodcut or engraving, characterized by its bold black line work and apparent texture, indicative of a printing technique that predates modern methods. The letter itself is surrounded by decorative elements that appear to be stylized leaves and florals, with some dotted details filling the background, possibly to create depth and contrast. The design has a vintage or historical appearance, suggesting it may have been produced in an era when such embellishments were common in typography, likely for a book or similar publication. The paper on which it is printed seems slightly aged, as evidenced by its off-white color and slight irregularities.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a historical woodcut or engraving, showing what looks like a decorative border or design element. The image is in black and white, with a distinctive woodblock printing style characteristic of early printing techniques. The design features organic, flowing patterns that could be interpreted as foliage or decorative scrollwork. The lines are bold and show the characteristic rough texture of woodcut printing, with strong contrast between the black ink and the white paper background. The image is framed within a rectangular border and appears to be a fragment or detail from a larger printed work, possibly from a book or document from several centuries ago.

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

This is a decorative capital letter "P" from what appears to be an old woodcut or print. The letter is ornately designed with floral and foliate motifs surrounding and incorporated into the letter form. The image is rendered in black and white with detailed line work showing texture and shading. The letter is set within a square frame and has a medieval or Renaissance style to its decoration, with curling leaves and small flower-like elements integrated into the design. The background is dark while the letter itself appears in white or light relief against this darker ground. This type of decorated initial letter was common in historical manuscripts and early printed books.

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

The image shows a decorative capital letter "P" in an old, weathered book or manuscript page. The letter is printed in black ink and features an intricate, floral design with leaves and curving vines surrounding and embellishing the letter form. The paper or parchment background appears aged and discolored with some staining and wear around the edges. The ornate style suggests this is likely from an illuminated manuscript or early printed book, possibly dating back several centuries.

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

The image appears to be a woodcut or linocut print featuring abstract, organic shapes and patterns. The central section depicts what looks like a stylized eye or eye-like form surrounded by curving, feathery or leaf-like shapes. The overall composition has a sense of symmetry and depth, with the central element framed by the surrounding patterned elements. The print has a rough, textural quality characteristic of the woodcut or linocut printmaking process.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a close-up of a letter "P" surrounded by an ornate border, likely from a book or other printed material. The letter "P" is in the center of the image and is surrounded by a square border with a decorative design. The border features leaves and flowers, and the letter "P" is in a large, bold font. The image is in black and white, with a gray background. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it is a vintage or antique item, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century.

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

The image depicts a square, black-and-white illustration of the letter "P" surrounded by intricate floral designs. The letter "P" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, with its vertical stem extending from top to bottom and its curved hook at the top.

The background of the image features a floral pattern, with leaves and flowers arranged around the letter "P". The overall design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of the letter. The image has a distressed or aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as scratches and fading. The edges of the image are rough and uneven, suggesting that it may have been cut from a larger piece of paper or parchment.

The image appears to be a vintage or antique illustration, possibly from a book or manuscript. The style of the lettering and the floral design suggest a medieval or Renaissance-era influence. The image may have been created using a woodcut or engraving technique, which was common during this time period. Overall, the image is a beautiful example of historical typography and design.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a square-shaped, black-and-white drawing of a letter "P" in the center, with two columns on both sides. The letter is written in a cursive style and is surrounded by some floral designs. The drawing is placed on a white background, and the edges of the drawing are slightly blurred. The drawing is probably a piece of artwork.

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

The image features a monochromatic woodcut print, which appears to be an old design. The print is set within a square frame, and the central focus is a stylized letter "P." The letter is intricately designed with various elements surrounding it.

On the left side of the letter "P," there is a large, open basket or container, which is intricately carved with swirling patterns and has a handle on top. The basket appears to be filled with various objects, including what looks like a small, round object, possibly a fruit or a flower, and a large, leafy plant.

On the right side of the letter "P," there is a large, ornate tree trunk with intricate carvings and patterns. The tree trunk appears to be supporting a large, leafy plant or shrub. The tree trunk and the plant are intricately carved and detailed, with various leaves, branches, and other elements.

The overall design of the print is quite intricate and detailed, with a mix of natural and ornamental elements. The print appears to be an old design, possibly from the Renaissance or Baroque period, given the intricate carving and detailed patterns.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image shows a stylized capital letter "P" within a square frame. It's an example of what appears to be a woodcut or linocut, given the bold, black lines and the white space that defines the letter. The style suggests it's an antique print, possibly from the Renaissance or early modern period.

Letter Design: The "P" is the central element and it's filled with intricate organic patterns. The style has a classical or Renaissance aesthetic, possibly inspired by Roman carvings and ornamentation, or the naturalistic depictions.

Surrounding Frame: The letter is encased by a decorative frame, filled with flowing organic shapes that resemble leaves, flowers, and other stylized elements.

Materials and Technique: The stark black lines, with no blending or shading, suggest this image was carved or printed.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

The image shows a decorative letter "P" in a square frame. The letter itself is white and stands out against a black background filled with intricate designs. These designs include stylized foliage, leaves, and flowers, all rendered in a woodcut or engraving style. The border of the square is adorned with small dots or circles. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of old-fashioned initial letters found in historical manuscripts or printed books.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an intricate woodcut illustration of the letter "P." The design is highly decorative and ornate, typical of early printmaking and book illustration styles. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Letter "P": The letter "P" is centrally positioned and is the dominant element of the illustration. It is depicted in a bold, stylized manner with a thick, black outline.

  2. Decorative Elements: Surrounding the letter "P" are various decorative elements:

    • Leaves and Foliage: There are stylized leaves and foliage designs integrated into the letter and around it. These elements add a natural, organic feel to the illustration.
    • Floral Motifs: Small flowers or floral motifs are present, adding to the decorative aspect.
    • Scrollwork: There is intricate scrollwork and swirling patterns that enhance the ornate appearance of the design.
  3. Border: The entire illustration is enclosed within a rectangular border, which is also decorated with similar ornate patterns, maintaining the overall aesthetic consistency.

  4. Shading and Texture: The use of shading and texture within the letter and the decorative elements gives the illustration depth and dimension.

  5. Style: The style is reminiscent of Renaissance or early modern woodcut prints, which were often used for book illustrations, decorative initials, or ornamental designs.

This type of illustration would have been used in historical printed books to add visual interest and artistic value to the text.

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