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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7251

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter S

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M7251

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-08

Label 99.6
Text 99.6
Alphabet 69.5
Doodle 67.9
Art 67.9
Drawing 67.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-08

retro 99
decoration 98.9
illustration 98.4
art 98
ornate 97
antique 96
vintage 95.2
margin 95
picture frame 94.1
vector 94.1
design 92.6
pattern 92.5
symbol 92.4
old 92.2
floral 89.1
ancient 88.5
imperial 87.5
classic 87.1
desktop 86.8
style 85.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-08

arabesque 43
vintage 41.4
old 38.4
ancient 30.3
antique 29.7
binding 29.6
grunge 27.3
retro 27.1
art 26
paper 24.3
texture 22.3
decoration 21.7
frame 21.2
stamp 19.7
money 19.6
design 18.9
wall 17.1
pattern 17.1
cash 15.6
currency 15.3
tray 15.1
gold 14.8
postage 14.8
brown 14.7
ornate 14.7
container 14.5
mail 14.4
finance 14.4
religion 14.4
post 14.3
aged 13.6
bank 13.4
history 13.4
letter 12.9
wealth 12.6
traditional 12.5
receptacle 12.2
dollar 12.1
culture 12
historic 11.9
floral 11.9
style 11.9
postmark 11.8
postal 11.8
decor 11.5
black 11.4
one 11.2
blank 11.2
banking 11
business 10.9
border 10.9
symbol 10.8
board 10.5
envelope 10.5
ornament 10.4
material 9.8
detail 9.7
obsolete 9.6
old fashioned 9.5
temple 9.5
golden 9.5
closeup 9.4
savings 9.3
decorative 9.2
close 9.1
metal 8.9
banknote 8.7
museum 8.7
dollars 8.7
card 8.7
empty 8.6
architecture 8.6
carving 8.6
bill 8.6
covering 8.5
wood 8.3
binder 8.3
collection 8.1
financial 8
book 8
textured 7.9
bills 7.8
travel 7.8
tile 7.7
us 7.7
parchment 7.7
wallpaper 7.7
exchange 7.6
protective covering 7.6
religious 7.5
east 7.5
rich 7.5
backdrop 7.4
church 7.4
note 7.4
drawing 7.3
success 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-08

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-08

text 98.7
drawing 97.1
cartoon 87.7
sketch 80.7
sign 78.9
manuscript 57.6
illustration 52.6
woodcut 51.4
picture frame 45

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an ornate and intricate illustration containing the letter "S" as its central element. The letter "S" is large and stylized, occupying most of the space within a decorative square frame. The frame is filled with various detailed, decorative elements. In the upper portion, there are two winged figures or creatures resembling sphinxes (a mythological creature with the body of a lion and a human head). The lower portion of the frame features two quadrupedal creatures that seem canine, possibly dogs or foxes. The entire composition includes ornate scrollwork and flourishes that contribute to a highly decorative and elaborate design, which is reminiscent of Renaissance or Baroque artistic styles. The frame's intricacy suggests a high level of detail and craftsmanship.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-05

This is an image of a decorative initial "S" from what appears to be an old printed book or document. The letter "S" is large, ornate, and centrally placed. It is surrounded by intricate designs within a square border.

At both the top corners of the design, there are winged creatures that resemble sphinxes holding up a curved structure which encompasses the "S". These creatures have the body of a lion and the wings and head of what seem to be eagles.

Below the "S," inside the lower part of the design, there are two animals, one on each side. On the left, there is a creature that appears to be a dragon or a mythical serpent with a protrusion coming from its snout, and on the right, there is an animal resembling a seated fox or dog.

The entire image contains additional decorative elements such as floral patterns, hanging ornaments, and small urn-like objects within a framework that has elements reminiscent of architectural features like columns and beams, giving the impression that the letter is being displayed with grandeur. The style is indicative of Renaissance or Baroque print illustration, suggesting that this initial "S" was both a decorative element and likely used to mark the beginning of a significant section or paragraph in the text.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-05

This is a decorative initial letter 'S' in an ornate medieval or Renaissance style. The letter is elaborately designed with sphinxes or winged creatures at the top corners and what appear to be dogs or wolves at the bottom. The letter itself contains decorative elements including vases or urns with floral designs. The entire composition is framed in a square border with scrollwork and flourishes. The image is rendered as a black and white engraving or woodcut print, showing fine detail and craftsmanship typical of historical illuminated manuscripts or early printed books. The style suggests this is likely from the 15th or 16th century.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-05

The image depicts a highly stylized letter "S" with elaborate decorative elements. The main body of the "S" is composed of a swirling, serpentine shape. On either side of this central "S" are mirrored winged figures, likely representing angels or cherubs. These angelic figures are perched on ornate pedestals or bases that anchor the bottom of the overall composition.

The entire design has a very ornamental, Baroque style with intricate linework and symmetrical flourishes throughout. The artwork seems to be printed or engraved, likely a decorative drop cap or initial to begin a chapter or section of text in an old manuscript or printed book. The aged paper and monochromatic ink give it an antique appearance, evoking typography and graphic design from centuries past.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-05

This image appears to be an ornate, decorative letter "S" in an antique or vintage style. The letter is surrounded by intricate, swirling patterns and designs, including floral elements and what appear to be winged creatures or angels. The overall aesthetic gives the impression of a highly stylized, ornamental print or illustration from an earlier period.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a square, ornate design featuring the letter "S" in large, bold font. The letter is surrounded by various animals, including a griffin, a winged lion, a goat-like creature, and a dog-like creature. The design is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with intricate details and patterns throughout.

The letter "S" is the central focus of the image, with its curved lines and bold strokes creating a sense of movement and energy. The surrounding animals add a touch of whimsy and fantasy to the design, while the ornate details and patterns create a sense of luxury and sophistication.

Overall, the image presents a unique and eye-catching design that combines elements of art and architecture to create a visually striking effect.

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

This image is a vintage-style illustration of the letter "S" surrounded by various mythical creatures and ornate designs. The letter "S" is large and central, with a thick black outline and a decorative flourish at the top. It is surrounded by a border of intricate designs, including leaves, flowers, and vines.

In the corners of the image, there are four mythical creatures: a griffin, a sphinx, a dragon, and a chimera. Each creature is depicted in a different pose, with the griffin standing on its hind legs, the sphinx sitting on a pedestal, the dragon curled around the letter "S", and the chimera lying down with its head raised.

The background of the image is a light beige color, which gives it a warm and aged appearance. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the image may have been used as an illustration in a book or other publication.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-05

The image features a large letter "S" in a square frame. The letter is intricately designed with a combination of elements, including two winged creatures, possibly angels or mythological beings, perched on the top of the letter. The wings are spread wide, and the creatures are looking towards the center of the letter. The letter is supported by a decorative base with a pattern that includes what appears to be a floral or vine motif. The overall design is ornate and symmetrical, with the letter "S" being the central focus.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-05

The image is a black-and-white illustration of an ornate letter "S" in a square frame. The letter "S" is composed of intricate designs, including a pair of winged figures sitting on a shelf, a snake entwined around the letter, and two dogs at the bottom of the letter. The letter is surrounded by a border with floral and scroll designs. The image is printed on a white background.

Text analysis

Amazon

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