Human Generated Data

Title

Letter C

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy 1599, Italian 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6114

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter C

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy 1599, Italian 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M6114

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Rug 99.5
Art 77.7
Drawing 59.7
Doodle 58.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

art 98.9
old 98.2
retro 98
symbol 97.1
ancient 96.7
decoration 96.2
antique 96.1
vintage 95.8
painting 94.7
desktop 94.3
illustration 94.2
pattern 91.7
image 91.4
paper 91.1
picture frame 89
culture 88.6
collection 88.2
religion 87.9
design 87.1
ornate 85.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

arabesque 100
vintage 42.3
art 41.4
old 41.2
retro 38.6
antique 37
frame 36.2
decoration 32.6
design 29.3
grunge 29
texture 28.5
pattern 28.1
ornament 27.6
ornate 27.5
floral 26.4
border 25.4
ancient 25.1
paper 24.3
decorative 21.7
decor 20.4
gold 19.8
mosaic 19.4
style 19.3
ornamental 19
tile 18.4
blank 18
wallpaper 17.6
traditional 16.7
empty 16.3
golden 15.5
culture 15.4
painting 15.4
wall 14.6
aged 14.5
brown 14
stamp 13.3
flower 13.1
card 12.8
religion 12.6
leaf 12.5
elegance 11.8
museum 11.8
interior 11.5
mail 11.5
swirl 11.1
letter 11
graphic 11
postage 10.8
framework 10.8
deco 10.8
carved 10.8
parchment 10.6
post 10.5
classic 10.2
wood 10
postmark 9.9
black 9.6
rustic 9.6
obsolete 9.6
historic 9.2
collection 9
history 9
carving 8.9
shape 8.9
detail 8.9
exhibition 8.8
baroque 8.8
rusty 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
religious 8.5
money 8.5
element 8.3
fabric 8.1
symbol 8.1
object 8.1
drawing 7.9
wooden 7.9
textured 7.9
postal 7.9
mosque 7.9
space 7.8
invitation 7.7
set 7.6
scroll 7.6
decorate 7.6
grungy 7.6
east 7.5
backdrop 7.4
cover 7.4
cash 7.3
paint 7.3
square 7.3
material 7.2
architecture 7

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

drawing 99.1
sketch 95.6
text 82.7
picture frame 7.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.5%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

a close up of a rug 60.3%
close up of a rug 51.1%
a close up of a mans face on a rug 30.8%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an intricate woodcut image resembling medieval or Renaissance art. The central figure appears to be a bearded man with wild hair, who could be interpreted as a mythological or biblical character. He is surrounded by writhing snakes, which are entwined around his limbs and body, contributing to a sense of movement and tension in the scene. On closer inspection, there are two additional human figures in the image. Both figures are unclothed, and their bodies are also intertwined with the snakes, suggesting a dramatic and chaotic interaction. The limbs of the figures are contorted, adding to the dynamic and somewhat chaotic nature of the depiction. The composition is framed within a square border, and the letter 'C' takes up a significant portion of the left half of the image. The artwork has a bold and detailed line quality characteristic of woodcuts from this era. Small details such as leaves and plants can be seen in the background, which help to set the scene and give context to the figures' interaction. The overall atmosphere of the image is intense and dramatic, evoking themes of struggle and entrapment.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-02

This image is a black and white illustration, appearing to be from an old print, possibly a woodcut or engraving. The subject of the illustration is framed within a large letter "D", which takes up most of the image space. Within the letter, there is a depiction of a bearded male figure that appears to be mythical or god-like, due to his multiple arms. He is surrounded by swirls and several other figures appear entwined with him, perhaps suggesting a scene from a story or myth. The surrounding design elements of the letter include vine or plant-like decorations, with a leafy motif extending into the remaining white space of the image. The art style suggests it is from a bygone era, possibly medieval or renaissance, often used to embellish initials in manuscripts or books from those periods.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a historical woodcut print or engraving that appears to be a decorative capital letter 'C'. The design shows several figures arranged within and around the curved shape of the letter. The artwork features a medieval or Renaissance style with intricate line work and cross-hatching. Around the edges of the composition are some decorative floral or leaf motifs. The overall piece is square in format with a black border framing the design. The printing appears to be done in black ink on light-colored paper, and the style suggests it may be from a book or manuscript from the 15th or 16th century.

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

The image shows an intricate woodcut or engraving depicting an allegorical scene. At the center is a crescent moon shape surrounded by numerous intertwined human figures, possibly representing cherubs or putti. The figures are rendered in an ornate, swirling style that fills the entire circular composition. The dense linework creates a sense of movement and energy. The artwork has an antique or vintage feel, executed in black ink on aged paper with visible staining and wear around the edges of the print. Overall, it appears to be a detailed, symbolic illustration in a Renaissance or Baroque artistic style.

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white woodcut or engraving depicting a mythological or fantastical creature. In the center of the image is a circular frame or window-like shape, within which is a figure with a beard and horns, surrounded by smaller creatures with tentacle-like appendages. The background features a striped or patterned design, and there are additional decorative elements such as flowers or leaves in the corners. The overall style and subject matter suggest this is an illustration from an early printed text or manuscript.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a woodcut print featuring a central figure surrounded by serpents, set against a square background with a black border. The central figure, depicted in a circular frame, is shown holding a snake in each hand, while multiple serpents are wrapped around their body. The figure is positioned within a large letter "C" that fills most of the circular frame. The background of the image is a square shape with a black border, and the entire design is rendered in black and white. The overall effect is one of intricate detail and symbolism, with the central figure and serpents likely representing themes of power, protection, or transformation. The use of a circular frame and a square background adds to the sense of balance and harmony in the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image is a square, black-and-white illustration of a man with a beard and long hair, surrounded by various objects. The man is depicted in the center of the image, with his arms outstretched and his legs bent at the knees. He appears to be holding a large, curved object that resembles a crescent moon or a scythe. Surrounding the man are several other objects, including what appear to be snakes, flowers, and leaves. The background of the image is a series of horizontal lines, which may represent a wall or a fence. The overall effect of the image is one of chaos and disorder, as if the man is being overwhelmed by the surrounding objects. The image has a distressed or aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and tear around the edges. This suggests that it may be an old print or engraving, possibly from the Renaissance or Baroque period. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of medieval illuminated manuscripts, with intricate details and symbolism. Overall, the image is a complex and intriguing work of art that invites interpretation and analysis. Its meaning and significance are open to interpretation, but it appears to be a representation of the struggle between order and chaos, with the man at the center representing humanity's attempts to impose order on a chaotic world.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a large letter "C," which appears to be the initial letter of a word or sentence. The letter is elaborately decorated with various mythical creatures and floral elements. The letter "C" is filled with a complex design featuring intertwined serpents, which seem to be forming the shape of the letter. The serpents have human heads, adding to the fantastical nature of the design. At the top of the letter, there are two hands extending outwards, each holding a flower or a branch with leaves. These hands are part of the overall design, blending seamlessly with the letter and the serpents. The background of the image is a grid-like pattern, possibly representing a piece of paper or a book page. The drawing is framed by a decorative border that includes more floral motifs and possibly other small creatures, enhancing the overall ornate and intricate style of the artwork. The use of black and white gives the image a classic, timeless feel, suggesting it might be from an old book or manuscript.

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

The image is a monochromatic woodcut illustration, featuring a complex and detailed scene within the letter "C." The central figure appears to be a monstrous, multi-limbed creature, possibly a chimera, with a human-like torso and multiple heads. The creature is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its limbs intertwined and its heads facing different directions. The background of the image is filled with intricate patterns and designs, including a series of smaller, snake-like figures that seem to be crawling or slithering around the main creature. The overall composition is highly stylized and reminiscent of medieval or Renaissance art, with a dark, brooding atmosphere.