Human Generated Data

Title

Initial R

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5957

Human Generated Data

Title

Initial R

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5957

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-08

Text 99.9
Handwriting 93.5
Calligraphy 93.5
Number 81.1
Symbol 81.1
Rug 79.5
Alphabet 63.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-08

decoration 98
retro 97.6
art 97.6
vector 97.4
illustration 97.3
design 97.1
pattern 96.9
ornate 96.2
vintage 95.5
floral 95.1
antique 94.3
desktop 94
graphic 93.1
abstract 92.7
picture frame 90.7
flower 89.8
victorian 88.1
margin 87.8
element 87.3
texture 87.3

Imagga
created on 2019-11-08

arabesque 73.2
paisley 38
floral 34.9
pattern 33.6
design 33.3
retro 32
fabric 31.6
art 30.5
vintage 28.2
paper 25.9
drawing 25.3
decoration 23.9
frame 23.7
graphic 23.4
texture 23
flower 21.6
decorative 20.9
border 20.8
style 20.8
money 20.5
currency 19.8
leaf 19.5
card 19.2
ornament 19
grunge 18.8
antique 18.3
decor 17.7
dollar 17.7
ornate 17.4
silhouette 17.4
finance 16.9
sketch 16.9
swirl 16.6
old 16
element 15.7
wallpaper 15.3
cash 14.7
wealth 14.4
bill 14.3
plant 13.6
bank 13.5
sign 12.8
business 12.8
shape 12.7
painting 12.7
scroll 12.4
backdrop 12.4
representation 12.2
artistic 12.2
foliage 12
banking 12
curve 11.4
savings 11.2
classic 11.2
template 11
black 10.8
traditional 10.8
elegant 10.3
investment 10.1
one 9.7
dollars 9.7
brown 9.6
love 9.5
symbol 9.4
elegance 9.3
gold 9.1
financial 8.9
creative 8.8
banknote 8.8
hundred 8.7
royal 8.7
us 8.7
spring 8.6
close 8.6
curl 8.6
modern 8.4
number 8.4
rich 8.4
color 8.4
cover 8.3
wedding 8.3
banner 8.3
flora 8.1
concepts 8
vignette 7.9
flowers 7.8
ink 7.7
outline 7.6
handicraft 7.6
greeting 7.4
branch 7.3
paint 7.3
holiday 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-08

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-08

nintendo 100
drawing 99.5
sketch 98.7
text 92.8
cartoon 82.7
illustration 76.4
fabric 34.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 79.5%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 97.9%
text visuals 2%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-08

a fabric surface 54%
a close up of a fabric surface 53.9%
close up of a fabric surface 53.8%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-04

The image shows a decorative illustration of the capital letter "R". The letter is rendered in a classic, serif typeface. The space inside and around the letter is filled with intricate, flowing floral and vine patterns. These botanical elements are drawn in a style reminiscent of medieval or Renaissance art, adding an elaborate and ornate quality to the letter. The entire design appears as a woodcut or engraving, characterized by its detailed line work and traditional aesthetic. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, allowing the intricate details of the letter and the surrounding design to stand out prominently.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

You're looking at an image of a decorative capital letter "P." It features intricate filigree work with organic motifs, such as leafy vines and flowers, which weave around and through the letter. The design is reminiscent of the ornate initials found in illuminated manuscripts or on traditional typeset pages from earlier centuries. The artwork seems to be rendered in ink and has a hand-crafted quality to it, suggesting it may be a woodcut or a reproduction of one. The intricate details and elaborate decoration are characteristic of Renaissance or medieval-style illumination, although without more context it's hard to pinpoint the exact origin or time period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-04

This is a decorative capital letter "R" from what appears to be an old manuscript or printed book. The letter is elaborately designed with intricate floral and foliate ornamental patterns surrounding and filling the letter form. The style appears to be from Renaissance or medieval period typography, featuring curling vines, leaves, and botanical motifs that create an elegant scrollwork pattern. The illustration is rendered in black line work on a light background, showing fine detail in the decorative elements that wind around and through the letter's structure. This type of ornate initial letter, known as an illuminated capital, was common in historical manuscripts and early printed books.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-04

This image shows an ornate letter "R" in a calligraphic style. The letter is composed of elaborate flourishes and curved lines that resemble vines or foliage. Within the curves and spirals of the letter, there appear to be small faces or masks incorporated into the design. These stylized faces have simple features like eyes and mouths. The overall style has a Renaissance or medieval feel to the intricate penmanship and integration of decorative elements with the letterform. The artwork seems to be drawn or printed in brown or sepia ink on an aged, off-white background, giving it an antique appearance.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-04

This image appears to be an intricate and detailed illustration or woodcut of the letter "R". The letter is depicted with ornate, swirling and curving decorative elements surrounding it, creating an elaborate and stylized design. The illustration features intricate floral and botanical motifs, as well as some abstract patterns and shapes. The overall style and aesthetic suggest this is likely an illustration from a historical or antique text or manuscript.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image features a large, ornate letter "R" in a serif font, reminiscent of medieval calligraphy. The letter is rendered in black ink on a parchment-like background, with a subtle texture that evokes the feel of aged paper. The letter itself is the focal point of the image, with its bold lines and intricate details creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The serif font adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, while the ornate flourishes and swirls surrounding the letter suggest a sense of luxury and refinement. The background of the image is a muted beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark ink of the letter. The overall effect is one of understated opulence, as if the image has been plucked from a forgotten manuscript or illuminated text. The image appears to be a digital rendering, rather than a photograph of an actual piece of art. The level of detail and the lack of texture or imperfections suggest that it was created using computer software, rather than being a physical object.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-17

The image presents a detailed, black-and-white illustration of the letter "R" adorned with intricate floral designs. The letter is rendered in a large, bold font, with its edges and curves accentuated by thick lines that evoke a sense of depth and dimensionality. The floral patterns surrounding the letter are characterized by delicate, swirling vines and leaves that appear to be hand-drawn. These organic elements add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design, creating a visually appealing contrast between the geometric shape of the letter and the free-flowing curves of the flowers. The background of the image is a warm, beige color, which provides a subtle yet effective contrast to the darker tones of the letter and floral patterns. This choice of background helps to create a sense of balance and harmony in the composition, drawing the viewer's attention to the central element of the letter "R". Overall, the image exudes a sense of refinement and attention to detail, suggesting that it may be a page from an illuminated manuscript or a piece of decorative art. The combination of bold typography and delicate floral patterns creates a unique and captivating visual effect that invites the viewer to explore the intricate details of the design.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image depicts a letter "R" with a unique design. The letter is printed in black on a white background. The letter is in a bold style, with a thick line at the top and bottom and a thin line in the middle. The letter is surrounded by intricate designs, including flowers, leaves, and other patterns. The designs are printed in black and white, giving the image a vintage look.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image features an intricate and ornate design of the letter "R" in a monochromatic black-and-white style. The design is highly detailed and stylized, with the letter "R" taking center stage and being composed of various floral and leaf motifs. The "R" is stylized with a large, flowing "R" shape, and the rest of the design is filled with intertwining vines, leaves, and flowers. The design appears to be from an old book or manuscript, with a slightly aged and worn look to it.