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Human Generated Data

Title

Initial M

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, M1823

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial M

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, M1823

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-06

Label 98.8
Text 98.8
Art 93.4
Doodle 93.4
Drawing 93.4
Alphabet 64.8
Skin 56.8
Sticker 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-06

vintage 98.8
retro 98.5
antique 98
illustration 97.3
art 97
old 96.9
collection 96.5
print 96.3
paper 95.6
ancient 95.6
decoration 95.2
pattern 93.1
picture frame 93
margin 92.7
letter 92
design 91.4
symbol 90.6
card 88.5
desktop 87.7
engraving 85.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

arabesque 71.8
money 32.4
old 30.7
vintage 28.2
currency 27.9
cash 26.6
paper 25.9
dollar 25.1
ancient 23.4
bank 21.5
finance 21.1
stamp 20.3
stencil 20.3
wealth 19.8
grunge 19.6
dollars 19.3
retro 18.9
bills 18.5
bill 18.1
one 17.9
savings 17.7
banking 17.5
antique 17.5
art 16.8
texture 15.3
prayer rug 15.1
design 14.8
decoration 14.6
us 14.5
financial 14.3
letter 13.8
pattern 13.7
collection 13.5
symbol 13.5
mail 13.4
business 13.4
frame 13.3
note 12.9
culture 12.8
postage 12.8
history 12.5
rich 12.1
rug 12
sundial 11.9
postmark 11.8
states 11.6
pay 11.5
post 11.5
banknote 10.7
success 10.5
floor cover 10
detail 9.7
united 9.5
timepiece 9.5
architecture 9.5
wall 9.4
tile 9.2
investment 9.2
historic 9.2
device 9.2
furnishing 9
religion 9
philately 8.9
envelope 8.9
postal 8.8
textured 8.8
loan 8.6
blank 8.6
close 8.6
gold 8.2
aged 8.2
brown 8.1
closeup 8.1
object 8.1
indicator 8
payment 7.7
obsolete 7.7
exchange 7.6
ornamental 7.6
covering 7.5
style 7.4
measuring instrument 7.4
ornate 7.3
black 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-06

Font 68.6
Art 58.1
Visual arts 55
Printmaking 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-06

drawing 98.9
text 91.6
sketch 91.4
painting 68.2
art 64.5
pattern 63.6
rug 53.4
picture frame 8.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-06

paintings art 89.7%
streetview architecture 10%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-06

a close up of a rug 62.3%
close up of a rug 53.9%
a close up of a rug in it 53.8%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a picture of a letter m in a decorative font

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an ornate, decorative capital letter "M" designed in a typographic style. The letter is encased in a square border and features intricate patterns and designs within and around it. In the background of the letter, there is a detailed drawing of a human face surrounded by various floral motifs. The overall design appears to be an illustration commonly found in old manuscripts or publications, characterized by its detailed and elaborate artistic style.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-02

This image features an ornate, decorative letter "M." Inside the letter, there is a human face at the center with what appears to be foliage or decorative flourishes around it. These flourishes look like leaves or acanthus scrolls, which are common motifs in classical and renaissance art. The style of this initial suggests it may come from an old manuscript or an early printed book, given its detailed and handcrafted appearance. The intricate design indicates that this initial may have been used to mark the beginning of a new section or paragraph in a historical text, serving both a functional and an ornamental purpose.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a decorative capital letter "M" from what appears to be an old woodcut or printed illustration. The letter is designed in an ornate medieval or Renaissance style, with intricate floral patterns and a cherubic or angelic figure incorporated into the design. The letter is surrounded by a square border and features detailed crosshatching and line work typical of woodcut printing techniques from that era. The background is dark while the letter itself stands out in white, creating a striking contrast. The overall design shows the kind of elaborate decorative initial lettering that was common in illuminated manuscripts and early printed books.

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

The image shows a decorative letter "M" in an ornate, intricate style. The letter is composed of intertwining lines, curves, and flourishes, giving it a highly embellished appearance. The design incorporates various leafy and floral motifs within and around the letter form. The artwork has an aged, vintage look, likely printed or stamped in dark ink on an off-white or cream-colored paper or parchment background. This ornamental letter seems to be in a style reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or antique typography.

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

The image appears to be an ornate black and white illustration or woodcut print. It features an intricate, stylized letter "M" adorned with various decorative patterns and designs. The letter is set within a rectangular frame and has a distinct gothic or medieval aesthetic. The illustration has a striking, textured quality that suggests it was created using a relief printing technique. Overall, the image has a complex, visually striking design that conveys a sense of antiquity and craftsmanship.

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

This appears to be a historical woodcut or engraving showing several figures falling or descending. The image has a stark black and white contrast typical of woodcut prints from earlier centuries. The figures are arranged in a diagonal composition, creating a sense of downward movement from top to bottom. The style is characteristic of medieval or Renaissance-era religious or allegorical artwork, possibly depicting a scene of souls or beings descending. The lines are bold and the hatching technique used creates texture and dimension in the print.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a square, monochromatic illustration of the letter "M" in a decorative font, surrounded by a border with intricate designs and patterns.

The letter "M" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, with its top and bottom edges slightly angled outward. The border surrounding the letter is rectangular, featuring a thin line at the top and bottom, with thicker lines on the left and right sides. The border is adorned with a repeating pattern of lines and shapes, including leaves, flowers, and other organic elements.

The background of the image is a light beige color, providing a subtle contrast to the darker, more detailed illustrations within the border. Overall, the image presents a visually appealing and ornate representation of the letter "M".

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

The image features a large, white capital letter "M" with a black border and intricate design. The letter is centered in the image and has a bold, serif font. The border surrounding the letter is made up of two lines: an inner line that is thicker and more decorative, and an outer line that is thinner and more straightforward.

Inside the letter "M", there is a detailed illustration of a face, possibly a woman's, surrounded by foliage and other decorative elements. The illustration is done in a style reminiscent of medieval illuminated manuscripts, with intricate lines and patterns. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may be from a high-end publication or design project.

The background of the image is a plain white color, which helps to highlight the details of the letter and illustration. Overall, the image presents a striking and visually appealing combination of typography and illustration.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a large, black letter "M" in the center of the frame, which is likely a logo or a symbol. The letter is surrounded by intricate designs, possibly floral patterns, which add to its aesthetic appeal. The background of the image is white, and the overall color scheme is black and white. The image has a vintage feel to it, possibly from the early 20th century.

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

The image features a black and white illustration of the letter "M" in a stylized, ornate design. The letter "M" is prominently displayed in the center of the image, surrounded by intricate patterns and decorative elements. The design includes swirls, lines, and possibly floral motifs that give the letter a medieval or Renaissance-inspired appearance. The overall composition is reminiscent of heraldic designs or illuminated manuscripts, suggesting a historical or artistic context. The image is framed with a white border, enhancing the focus on the central "M" and its decorative elements.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

The image shows a black-and-white illustration of an ornate letter "M" on a square piece of paper. The letter is stylized with floral and facial elements within the letter's form, and the image is surrounded by a black border. The style is reminiscent of old-fashioned woodcut or engraving illustrations.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

The image presents a detailed, black and white illustration of the capital letter "M" within a square frame. The "M" is rendered in a classic, serif style with thick, white lines, while the background is filled with intricate patterns.

Here's a breakdown:

  • The Letter M: The "M" is the focal point, its shape clearly defined. It is filled with a complex design of foliage and a stylized human face.
  • Background Pattern: The space around the letter is filled with a combination of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines that create a textured effect.
  • Square Frame: The entire image is enclosed within a square border, adding to the overall geometric composition.

The overall style of the image suggests a woodcut or engraving technique, characteristic of early printed books or decorative elements.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts an ornate, historical letter "M" with intricate decorative elements. The letter is enclosed within a rectangular frame with a detailed border. The design incorporates a human face at the top center of the "M," with curly hair and a neutral expression. The sides of the letter are adorned with elaborate floral or leafy motifs, giving the letter a rich, classical appearance. The overall style suggests it could be from a historical or medieval manuscript, likely used as an initial letter in an illuminated text. The craftsmanship indicates a high level of artistry and attention to detail, characteristic of such decorative letters from that period.

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