Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7220

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

People

Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger, German 1497/98 - 1543

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7220

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-07

Text 99.2
Label 97.3
Calligraphy 86.4
Handwriting 86.4
Drawing 76.9
Art 76.9
Doodle 64.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-07

retro 99.3
vintage 99
old 98.6
art 98.4
illustration 97.6
collection 97.3
antique 97.2
ancient 96.8
paper 95.9
print 95.7
post 94.7
symbol 94.2
decoration 93.7
correspondence 90.9
stamp 89.9
postal 89.7
engraving 89.4
painting 87.8
image 87.7
letter 87.7

Imagga
created on 2019-08-07

binding 78.4
vintage 48
old 41.2
retro 33.6
stamp 33
ancient 30.3
mail 26.8
postage 25.6
grunge 25.6
antique 25.3
paper 25.1
texture 24.4
arabesque 24
postmark 23.7
art 22.8
aged 21.8
letter 21.1
post 21
postal 20.6
wall 20.6
money 19.6
frame 19.2
design 16.5
envelope 16.3
finance 16.1
cash 15.6
currency 15.3
tray 15.2
philately 14.8
collection 14.4
container 14.2
decoration 14.1
historic 13.8
border 13.6
history 13.4
pattern 13
symbol 12.8
black 12.6
bank 12.6
receptacle 12.3
business 12.2
structure 12.1
religion 11.7
detail 11.3
one 11.2
dollar 11.2
culture 11.1
brass 11.1
stamps 10.9
printed 10.8
chalkboard 10.8
dollars 10.6
us 10.6
blank 10.3
tile 10.1
communication 10.1
ornate 10.1
global 10
circa 9.9
shows 9.9
material 9.8
parchment 9.6
united 9.5
icon 9.5
empty 9.5
closeup 9.4
banking 9.2
note 9.2
board 9.2
close 9.1
backdrop 9.1
gold 9.1
wealth 9
memorial 9
financial 8.9
style 8.9
philatelic 8.9
brown 8.8
banknote 8.7
states 8.7
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ornament 8.6
architecture 8.6
card 8.5
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message 8.2
success 8.1
book 7.8
delivery 7.8
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worn 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
religious 7.5
church 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
decor 7.1
surface 7.1
textured 7

Google
created on 2019-08-07

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-07

drawing 96.5
text 95.7
sketch 76.3
pattern 68.2
engraving 63.7
woodcut 60.4
picture frame 12.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Human face
Poster
Human nose

AWS Rekognition

Rug 98.4%

Clarifai

Human face 80.7%

Clarifai

Poster 69.2%

Clarifai

Human nose 41.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-07

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-07

a close up of text on a rug 81.3%
close up of text on a rug 77.4%
a close up of text on a rug in it 75.8%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

lot - a pair of carved - up snakes.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a picture of a picture of a musical instrument

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-09

You've shared an image of a decorative printed letter. The letter appears to be an ornate capital "S" with intricate details. Surrounding the letter is a figure that looks like a cherub or an angel with wings, with its face and hands visible. The angelic figure seems to be intertwined with the letter, giving a sense of movement and embellishment. The image has a vintage or historical look, resembling woodcut printing style with a strong use of black ink contrasted against a light background, which is characteristic of early book printing techniques. The square border encasing the design provides a neat, contained finish to the decorative initial.

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

The image is a detailed, black and white woodcut illustration featuring a decorative letter "S." The letter is intricately designed with ornate curves and embellishments. Surrounding the letter "S" is a cherub or putto, a small, chubby child often depicted in Renaissance and Baroque art. The cherub is positioned with one arm reaching across the "S" while the other arm seems to be holding or interacting with something close to the letter. The entire design is contained within a square border, giving it a framed appearance. The background consists of fine lines and patterns that add texture to the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be a historical woodcut or engraving, showing what looks like a medieval or Renaissance-era figure in flowing robes or garments. The image has a distinctive black and white style characteristic of early printing techniques. The figure appears to be in a dynamic pose, with the clothing showing detailed folds and movement. The illustration is framed within a decorative border or frame, which was common in early printed books and manuscripts. The style suggests this might be from an old book or document, possibly from the 15th or 16th century.

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

This appears to be a decorative woodcut or printing block design featuring an ornate letter "S". The letter is rendered in a medieval or Renaissance style, with flourishes and decorative elements surrounding it. The background shows some hatched or lined shading, and the whole image is framed within a simple square border. The style suggests this might be an illuminated manuscript initial or a printer's ornament from an old book. The black and white design has a rustic, vintage quality typical of early printing techniques.

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

The image shows a decorative letter "S" in an ornate, vintage woodcut or engraved style. The letter is composed of curved, flowing lines that form leafy, organic shapes. The background within the square border has a textured, aged appearance. The artwork has an antique feel, likely dating back to the 16th-18th century based on the intricate style which was common in early printed books and manuscripts from that era.

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

The image appears to be a woodcut or linocut print depicting an abstract, stylized design. The central element is a circular shape that resembles two intertwined creatures or figures, possibly fish or serpents. The background features a pattern of repeating diagonal lines and shapes that create a dynamic, textured composition. The overall style and execution suggest this is an artistic or decorative print, rather than a representational image.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a woodcut of a capital letter "S" surrounded by a border of a child and other designs. The letter "S" is large and in the center of the image, with a child to the right and a design that appears to be a fish or other sea creature to the left. The child is holding the letter "S" and appears to be looking at it. The background of the image is a light beige color, with a darker brown border around the edges. The overall design of the image suggests that it may be a decorative element for a book or other printed material.

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

The image is a square, black-and-white woodcut print of the letter "S" with two faces on either side. The letter "S" is in the center of the image, and it is surrounded by a border. The border is made up of horizontal lines that are evenly spaced and run along the edges of the image.

On the left side of the letter "S," there is a face that appears to be looking down. The face has a beard and mustache, and it is wearing a hat. On the right side of the letter "S," there is another face that appears to be looking up. This face also has a beard and mustache, and it is wearing a hat.

The background of the image is white, and it provides a clean and simple contrast to the black ink used for the woodcut print. Overall, the image is a unique and interesting example of a woodcut print from the 16th century.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a black and white illustration of a large letter "S" with a decorative design. The letter is in the center of the image, with the top and bottom parts of the letter extending beyond the frame. On either side of the letter are two small cherubs, with their wings spread out. The cherubs are depicted in a playful and whimsical manner, with their heads tilted to the side and their arms outstretched. The overall design of the letter and cherubs is intricate and detailed, with a sense of movement and energy.

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

The image features a black-and-white illustration of a letter "S" in an ornate, stylized design. The letter "S" is intricately crafted with a combination of curved and straight lines, giving it a decorative and somewhat whimsical appearance. The design includes elements that resemble musical notes, suggesting a connection to music or melody. There are two small figures in the design, one on either side of the letter, which appear to be cherubs or angels, adding a celestial or heavenly theme to the illustration. The background of the image is plain and simple, ensuring that the focus remains on the central "S" and its decorative elements.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white woodcut or engraving of the letter "S". The "S" itself is a stylized, almost serpentine shape, and is rendered in a clean, white space that contrasts sharply against the surrounding details.

The "S" is framed within a decorative, square border. Within this border, the letter is embellished with imagery. There is a cherubic or fanciful figure in the upper right, appearing to emerge from within the "S" shape. There are also stylized floral or organic forms filling in the spaces around the letter. The style is reminiscent of Renaissance or early modern decorative art, with its detailed linework and contrasting textures.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image is a black-and-white woodcut print featuring the letter "S" surrounded by decorative elements. The letter "S" is the primary focal point, rendered in a serif font with thick, bold strokes. It appears to be carved out of the background, leaving the letter itself as a solid white space within the darker, etched surroundings.

Around the "S," the composition includes depictions of what looks like a lion or cat with a human child's face, and a plant stem. The print utilizes dense, linear hatching to create shading and texture, giving depth to the otherwise flat image. The use of such closely spaced lines is typical of woodcut techniques. The outer edges of the woodcut are defined by a thick, dark border. The overall effect is a medieval or Renaissance aesthetic, likely used for an initial cap in a printed book.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an intricately designed letter "S" within a square frame. The letter is highly stylized and decorated with ornate, swirling patterns. The design appears to be influenced by traditional woodcut or engraving techniques, featuring detailed line work and shading. The background of the square frame is filled with horizontal lines, adding texture and depth to the overall composition. The edges of the square are bordered with a thicker, darker line, giving the design a clear boundary. This type of decorative lettering is often associated with historical typography and book design, particularly from the Renaissance period.

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