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Human Generated Data

Title

Initial G

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy 1599, Italian 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1819

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial G

People

Artist: Anonymous Italy 1599, Italian 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs, M1819

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Art 66.3
Postage Stamp 64.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

old 98.9
vintage 98.8
art 98.7
retro 98.5
antique 97.6
illustration 96.6
ancient 96.6
paper 96
decoration 95.4
collection 95
symbol 94.4
painting 94.4
print 93.7
picture frame 93.5
desktop 90.5
culture 90.1
pattern 90
design 89.3
engraving 86.5
image 86.4

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

arabesque 78
old 43.3
vintage 34.8
art 29.5
grunge 26.4
ancient 26
antique 25.8
texture 25.8
retro 25.4
paper 22
wall 20.6
stucco 19.4
pattern 19.2
design 18.7
decoration 18.2
money 17.9
frame 17.6
history 17
tile 16.5
culture 16.3
mosaic 16.3
cash 14.7
ornate 14.7
stamp 14.4
finance 13.5
obsolete 13.4
architecture 13.3
postage 12.8
currency 12.6
mail 12.5
post 12.4
gold 12.4
symbol 12.1
style 11.9
brass 11.8
dollars 11.6
detail 11.3
ornament 11.2
dollar 11.2
letter 11
historic 11
business 11
aged 10.9
border 10.9
collection 10.8
wealth 10.8
religion 10.8
financial 10.7
parchment 10.6
close 10.3
traditional 10
carving 10
postmark 9.9
structure 9.9
decor 9.7
us 9.7
black 9.6
memorial 9.6
stone 9.5
ornamental 9.5
blank 9.4
floral 9.4
east 9.4
wallpaper 9.2
travel 9.2
covering 9
bank 9
brown 8.9
postal 8.8
manhole cover 8.8
chalkboard 8.8
states 8.7
rusty 8.6
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board 8.5
banking 8.3
backdrop 8.3
face 7.8
religious 7.5
one 7.5
classic 7.4
metal 7.3
dirty 7.2
building 7.2
textured 7
card 7

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Art 82.4
Visual arts 73.9
Illustration 69.1
Rectangle 57.7
Printmaking 53.6
Style 52.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

drawing 98.6
sketch 90.6
text 87.2
rug 80
engraving 54.1
art 52.6
old 43.8
decorated 30.6
picture frame 11.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Human face
Picture frame
Person
Human nose
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-06

an old photo of a rug 59.3%
old photo of a rug 50.1%
a large rug 50%

Clarifai

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

head of a demon, c.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a drawing of a lion head with a lion on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be an intricate, decorative initial letter "G" from an illuminated manuscript or an early printed book. The letter "G" is ornately designed with various figures and faces intertwined within its structure.

At the center of the letter, there’s a prominent figure that seems to be a humanoid face or mask with decorative elements, possibly a headdress, surrounding it. Around the central figure, there are smaller figures or faces, which are highly detailed and artistically rendered. The overall style of the design is reminiscent of Renaissance or Gothic woodcut illustrations, characterized by detailed line work and elaborate ornamentation. The image has a textured, almost embossed appearance, suggesting it has been printed or engraved.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-02

This image features an intricately designed letter "P." The letter itself is highly ornamental, with a face at the center of its spine which appears to be that of a woman. Surrounding her are various forms that seem to be a combination of both floral and animal-like figures. On either side of the central face, there are smaller figures that resemble fantastical creatures or cherubs. The line work is detailed and precise, suggesting this may be a woodcut or an engraving, which were common methods for illustrating books and important documents in the past.

The artwork is stylistically reminiscent of decorative initials found in manuscripts or early printed books during the Renaissance period. The square border around the letter implies that it could be used as a drop cap in the beginning of a text or a chapter, giving an elegant and distinguished look to the document it adorns.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a decorative initial letter 'C' from what appears to be a medieval or Renaissance woodcut print. The letter contains ornate designs with several small figures incorporated into its shape. The style is typical of illuminated manuscripts and early printed books, where decorative capitals were commonly used to begin chapters or important passages. The letter is rendered in black ink on a light background and is framed within a square border. The illustration shows intricate line work and cross-hatching typical of woodcut printing techniques from this period. The overall design has a whimsical, grotesque quality that was popular in medieval decorative arts.

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

The image shows a decorative letter "C" printed in an old book or manuscript. The letter is ornately styled with intricate curving patterns and flourishes inside and around the main shape of the "C". The artwork has an antique, engraved look and is printed in dark ink on a weathered, off-white paper background that shows signs of age. The detailed embellishments fill the rectangular frame around the prominent central letter.

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

The image appears to be a black and white woodcut or linocut print. It depicts a central figure in an ornamental circular frame, surrounded by decorative elements. The central figure has an elaborately styled hairstyle or headdress, and appears to be a female or feminine figure. The overall style and patterning suggest a historical or traditional artistic style, though I cannot identify any specific individuals shown in the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be a decorative initial letter "C" from what looks like a medieval or Renaissance-era manuscript or printed book. The letter is illustrated with ornate details, featuring several small figures or faces incorporated into the design. The artwork is done in a woodcut or woodblock print style, with black lines on a white background. The letter is set within a square frame with linear hatching in the background. The overall style is characteristic of early printed book decorations and illuminated manuscripts, showing the artistic embellishments that were common in historical texts.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image depicts a square, ornate design featuring a central figure surrounded by intricate patterns and borders. The central figure is a woman with long hair, wearing a dress or robe, and appears to be holding a child or object in her arms. She is positioned within a large, stylized letter "C" that dominates the center of the image.

The woman is surrounded by a border of interlocking lines and shapes, which are also present in the background. The overall design suggests a level of detail and craftsmanship, possibly from an illuminated manuscript or a decorative element from a book or other printed material.

The image is rendered in a monochromatic color scheme, with the central figure and border depicted in a dark gray or black tone, while the background is a lighter gray or beige. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, with the intricate design and ornate details evoking a sense of luxury and refinement.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image depicts a square, black-and-white illustration of a capital letter "C" with an intricate design. The letter "C" is centered in the image and features a woman's face at its top, surrounded by various objects such as flowers, leaves, and other shapes. The background of the image is white, with a thin black border around the edge of the square. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may be from an old book or manuscript.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a black-and-white illustration of a woman with two children. She is standing in the center of the letter "G," with the children on either side of her. The woman is wearing a crown, and the children are wearing garlands. The letter "G" is in a square frame with a border, and the image is surrounded by a white border. The image is printed on white paper.

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a woman with two children, possibly a mother and her children, placed within a square frame. The woman is depicted wearing a crown and a necklace, and she is holding a baby in her arms. The two children are positioned on either side of the woman. The illustration appears to be printed on a white background, with the square frame having a black border. The image has a vintage or antique look, suggesting that it may be an old print or engraving.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white print, likely a woodcut, of the letter "C" intricately decorated with figures.

  • Letter Form: The "C" is a large, ornate letter that dominates the composition. It is quite stylized. The "C" is decorated with figures.
  • Figures: The letter "C" contains a central female figure with a crown. Flanking her on either side are two smaller figures, also in a state of undress.
  • Background and Border: The letter is set within a rectangular frame. The background is filled with detailed lines and patterns, possibly representing architectural elements or other decorative details. The entire image is enclosed in a simple black frame.
  • Style: The image has a vintage or antique feel, consistent with the appearance of old woodcuts or engravings. The details are finely rendered.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

The image is a black and white woodcut-style illustration. The central design is the letter "G", which appears to be decorated or integrated with human figures and ornamental details. The letter itself is light, perhaps carved out or printed in reverse against a darker background.

Inside the letter, there's a depiction of a woman with what looks like braids or stylized hair. She's flanked by two smaller figures that resemble children. There's also a skull visible.

The background behind the "G" and the figures is composed of intricate hatched lines and decorative elements. The overall impression is that of an initial letter design, possibly for an illuminated manuscript or other historical text. The style suggests a vintage or antique origin, possibly dating back to the Renaissance or earlier.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an intricately designed letter "C" in a historical, ornate style. The letter is adorned with detailed illustrations that appear to be hand-drawn or engraved.

Inside the letter "C," there are two cherubic or angelic figures. One figure is seated, holding what looks like a scroll or a small object, while the other figure stands beside it, appearing to interact with the seated figure. The figures have detailed facial features and are dressed in classical attire.

The letter "C" itself is framed by elaborate decorative elements, including floral and leafy patterns, which enhance its aesthetic appeal. The entire design is enclosed within a square border that also features intricate line work, adding to the overall ornate appearance.

The style of the illustration suggests it could be from a historical period, possibly from a medieval or Renaissance manuscript or an early printed book, where such decorated initials were common. The craftsmanship indicates a high level of artistry and attention to detail.

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