Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy 1599, Italian 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7988

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter A

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy 1599, Italian 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7988

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Rug 99.6
Pattern 95.6
Art 90.8
Graphics 86.2
Floral Design 86.2
Text 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

art 99.4
retro 99
decoration 98.9
vintage 98.2
design 98.1
antique 97.9
old 97.2
illustration 97
pattern 96.8
symbol 96.4
texture 96.2
ancient 96
artistic 94.3
paper 94.3
abstract 94
desktop 92.9
style 92.4
letter 92.2
culture 92.2
ornate 91.4

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

arabesque 100
old 36.9
vintage 32.3
texture 31.3
retro 27.9
grunge 24.7
stamp 24.3
antique 24.2
design 23.5
trivet 23.1
pattern 22.6
aged 21.7
decoration 21.2
ancient 20.8
art 19.6
base 18.3
paper 17.3
ornament 17.2
textured 16.7
wall 16.3
black 15
brown 14.7
letter 13.8
rough 13.7
floral 13.6
doormat 13.4
support 13.1
close 13.1
ornate 12.8
frame 12.5
grungy 12.3
detail 12.1
dirty 11.8
decor 11.5
mail 11.5
concrete 11.5
architecture 10.9
postage 10.8
chalkboard 10.8
symbol 10.8
mat 10.6
ornamental 10.4
graphic 10.2
money 10.2
decorative 10
wood 10
wallpaper 10
border 10
collection 9.9
surface 9.7
text 9.6
post 9.5
die 9.5
finance 9.3
device 9.3
history 8.9
backgrounds 8.9
style 8.9
postmark 8.9
artistic 8.7
used 8.6
parchment 8.6
rusty 8.6
blank 8.6
historic 8.3
floor cover 8.1
material 8
wooden 7.9
postal 7.9
obsolete 7.7
card 7.7
scroll 7.6
bill 7.6
stone 7.6
metal 7.2
shaping tool 7.2
creative 7.1
covering 7

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Calligraphy 78.8
Font 78.3
Art 74
Visual arts 66.9
Stencil 63.1
Pattern 56.3
Style 52.5
Drawing 51.1
Illustration 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

text 97.8
pattern 83.5
drawing 75.5
handwriting 73.9
art 58.7
fabric 14.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Female, 68%
Angry 2.2%
Calm 21%
Fear 43.6%
Disgusted 3.5%
Happy 0.8%
Surprised 4.8%
Confused 1.5%
Sad 22.5%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.6%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-06

a close up of a rug 72.2%
close up of a rug 64.1%
a close up of a mans face on a rug 40.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a decorative tile with a letter a in the middle of it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image portrays an ornate, black-and-white illustration of the capital letter "A." The letter is centrally placed and is designed with intricate, decorative flourishes that fill the background, giving it a highly decorative and vintage appearance. The ornamental patterns consist of swirling lines and botanical motifs, creating a sense of elegance and artistry typical of classical typographic design or illuminated manuscripts.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-02

This image shows a printed design with a central triangular motif that encloses a smaller, inverted triangle. The larger triangle's edges are bold and straight, and the smaller triangle is centered within it. Artistically intertwined around the larger triangle are elaborate scrollwork or flourishes with a baroque or filigree style, suggesting a piece of ornate craftsmanship. The pattern is symmetrical on the horizontal axis, with the designs on the left mirroring those on the right. The print is predominantly black against a lighter, possibly aged, background. These characteristics suggest it could be a historical printing or a modern recreation of a classical design, possibly used as a decoration, a printer's mark, or a symbol in a book or document.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image shows a decorative capital letter "A" in an ornate style typical of medieval or Renaissance illuminated manuscripts. The letter is rendered in black ink on a light background and is surrounded by elaborate flourishes and scrollwork designs. The decorative elements feature curling, organic patterns that extend from the letter form, creating a square-like frame around it. The "A" itself appears to be drawn with clean, geometric lines, while the surrounding ornamentation is more fluid and natural in its design. This type of decorated initial letter, known as an illuminated capital, was commonly used at the beginning of chapters or important passages in historical manuscripts and early printed books.

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

The image shows an ornate letter "A" drawn in an old, decorative style. The letter is composed of intricate, intertwining vines or branches that curl and loop to form the shape of the capital A. The vines have a charred or burnt appearance, as if scorched or made from ash. The blackened, organic forms create a striking contrast against the aged, off-white background of the paper or parchment. The elaborate design evokes a sense of antiquity and artistry, likely originating from an illuminated manuscript or calligraphic work from an earlier era.

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

The image appears to be an intricate black and white pattern or design. It features a central triangular shape surrounded by various swirling and abstract shapes and forms, creating a symmetrical and visually striking composition. The overall design has an ornamental, decorative quality, with a sense of movement and energy conveyed through the intertwining, organic-looking patterns.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a square piece of paper featuring a black, ornate design in the center. The design consists of an "A" with a floral pattern surrounding it.

  • The paper is off-white and has a rough texture.
  • The design is symmetrical, with the "A" positioned in the center of the square.
  • The "A" is surrounded by a floral pattern that includes leaves and vines.
  • The design is made up of thick, black lines that are slightly rough and uneven.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the paper and design.

Overall, the image showcases a unique and intricate design on a piece of paper, with a focus on the ornate details and symmetrical composition.

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

The image depicts a square piece of paper with a black, hand-drawn design. The design features an "A" in the center, surrounded by intricate swirls and patterns. The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowish tint and visible fibers. It is set against a white background, suggesting that it may be a photograph or scan of the paper. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the simple yet striking design evoking a sense of classic style.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a vintage-looking square stamp or seal with a detailed design. The central element of the design is a stylized letter "A," which is prominently displayed. The letter "A" is adorned with intricate floral patterns that surround it, giving the overall design an elegant and decorative appearance. The floral patterns are symmetrically arranged around the letter, enhancing its visual appeal. The stamp appears to be made of a material that resembles paper or parchment, contributing to its antique look.

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

The image features a monochromatic design of a letter "A" with intricate floral patterns surrounding it. The letter "A" is centrally placed and is composed of thick, dark lines that create a bold and prominent appearance. The surrounding floral patterns are delicate and ornate, featuring swirling and curling lines that mimic the shapes of leaves and petals. The overall design is symmetrical, with the floral elements extending outwards from the center in a balanced manner. The background is a light beige or off-white color, which contrasts well with the dark ink used for the design, making the letter and patterns stand out clearly. The image appears to be a printed or engraved illustration, possibly from a historical document or a decorative piece.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a black and white print of the letter "A". The "A" is a large, ornate capital letter, rendered in a stylized, almost blocky, design. It is heavily embellished with swirling, floral-like decorations that surround the letter and fill the negative spaces within it. The "A" appears to be a central feature, and the surrounding embellishments add a decorative border. The overall aesthetic suggests a style of old printing, potentially woodcut or linocut. The background is an off-white, slightly textured paper, which enhances the impression of age and possibly a handmade quality.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The image features a square block print of the letter "A" in a decorative, possibly vintage or medieval style. The "A" is prominently displayed in black ink against a square background that appears to be a rough, textured paper, possibly handmade. The letter itself is not a simple, clean design; instead, it's constructed with thick lines and an inner pattern of small triangles, reminiscent of mosaic tiles or geometric shapes.

Surrounding the letter "A" are flourishes and ornamental designs, also in black ink. These decorations consist of swirling, plant-like shapes and curlicues, adding to the overall ornate and perhaps slightly archaic aesthetic of the print. The patterns appear to be somewhat symmetrical but with intentional variations, suggesting a hand-carved or hand-designed origin.

The overall impression is that of a letterhead, an initial for a chapter in a book, or a decorative element from a historical text. The texture of the paper, the boldness of the black ink, and the style of the letter and flourishes all contribute to the sense of age and craft.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a highly ornate, decorative letter "A." The letter is rendered in a bold, black ink on a light, possibly parchment-like background. The design is elaborate, featuring intricate, flowing patterns that surround and intertwine with the letter. These patterns include swirling, vine-like motifs and leafy elements, giving the design a sense of movement and complexity. The style suggests it may be from a historical or medieval manuscript, where such illuminated letters were common. The overall effect is one of elegance and craftsmanship, typical of decorative typography from centuries past.

Text analysis

Amazon

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