Human Generated Data

Title

Letter 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, M5792

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter 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, M5792

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Drawing 98.8
Doodle 98.8
Art 98.8
Text 98.7
Rug 89.6
Alphabet 68.1
Skin 58.8
Handwriting 58.7
Calligraphy 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

illustration 99.4
art 98.4
vector 98.4
retro 98.1
decoration 98.1
ornate 97.8
vintage 96.2
chalk out 95.4
design 94.8
pattern 94
antique 92.8
floral 92.4
picture frame 91.8
graphic 91.8
flower 90.7
margin 89.9
classic 89.7
visuals 86.6
sketchy 84.4
desktop 84.3

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

arabesque 85.3
floral 49.4
design 40.1
vintage 38.1
retro 36.9
pattern 36.3
art 34.5
frame 28.7
graphic 27.8
ornate 27.5
texture 27.1
flower 27
drawing 26.8
silhouette 26.5
decoration 26.2
leaf 25.7
decorative 25.1
ornament 25
decor 24.8
paisley 23.4
antique 23.2
grunge 23
elegance 21
card 21
classic 20.5
swirl 20.3
style 20.1
border 19.9
paper 19.6
wallpaper 19.2
fabric 19
old 18.8
element 18.2
scroll 18.1
elegant 18
sketch 17.8
royal 16.4
foliage 15.7
gold 15.6
creative 15
traditional 15
brown 14
template 13.8
branch 13.7
plant 13.6
celebration 13.6
cover 13
shape 12.7
damask 12.5
curve 12.3
golden 12.1
wedding 12
baroque 11.7
bookmark 11.6
invitation 11.6
backdrop 11.6
natural 11.4
label 11.4
artistic 11.3
corner 11.3
banner 11
painting 10.9
curl 10.5
menu 10.5
ornamental 10.5
stencil 10.2
black 10.2
holiday 10
box 9.9
modern 9.8
symbol 9.4
spring 9.4
money 9.4
currency 9
filigree 8.9
gift 8.6
luxury 8.6
seamless 8.6
dollar 8.4
representation 8.3
fashion 8.3
wealth 8.1
certificate 7.9
deco 7.8
ancient 7.8
revival 7.8
bill 7.6
organic 7.6
heraldry 7.4
bank 7.2
material 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Line art 71.9
Font 68.6
Visual arts 64.9
Art 58.1
Motif 57.2
Pattern 56.3
Coloring book 52.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

nintendo 100
drawing 99.8
sketch 99.5
text 95.8
illustration 81
cartoon 79.7
fabric 23.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 89.6%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a book 56%
close up of a book 49.9%
a fabric surface 49.8%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an ornate and elaborate illustration of the letter "R". The design incorporates whimsical and fantastical elements. The main body of the letter is embellished with intricate patterns, swirls, and vegetation-like motifs. A key focal point is the contorted figure of a naked, muscular man who appears to be emerging from the top left curve of the "R". This figure is reaching out with his arm, which extends above the top of the letter, holding a spherical object that resembles a birdcage. On the upper right edge of the letter sits a small, winged creature with a goat-like head and hooves, possibly a representation of a satyr or mythological being, who appears to be interacting with the man by holding the same object. There are other decorative elements around the letter, including ornamental leaves, tendrils, and abstract shapes that add to the overall artistic and dynamic appearance of the piece. The entire illustration is rendered in a detailed, woodcut style, with strong black lines against a light background.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image features an ornate letter "R" designed in a decorative and elaborate style typical of historiated or inhabited initials used in early printed books and manuscripts. The initial is integrated with various figures and ornamental designs. To the left, there is what appears to be a mythical creature resembling a dragon with wings, and its tail intertwines with the letter. On the right, there's a bird holding a spherical object in a sling or net. Additionally, there are what appear to be organic elements like leaves and floral motifs, as well as other intricate patterns and swirls that give the letter an elaborate framework. The print exhibits a strong contrast between the black ink and the white background, emphasizing the details and textures within the design.

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 a historical manuscript or printed book. It's an ornate black and white illustration featuring intricate baroque or renaissance-style designs. The letter is embellished with flowing scrollwork, mythological figures, and decorative elements. The design includes a nude figure integrated into the letter's shape, along with what appears to be a bird or griffin-like creature. The overall composition is framed with swirling vines, leaves, and architectural flourishes. This style of decorated initial letter, known as an illuminated capital, was common in medieval and renaissance manuscripts and early printed books.

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

The image shows an ornate capital letter "R" in a decorative style. The letter is composed of intricate flourishes, swirls, and botanical motifs. It appears to be hand-drawn or printed in black ink on aged paper or parchment. The style is reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or early printed decorative initials. Vines, leaves and abstract curving shapes intertwine to form the shape of the enlarged capital R, surrounded by additional embellishments forming a rectangular border. The artistic rendering creates an elegant, antique look typical of ornamental typography and calligraphy from earlier eras.

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

This image appears to be an ornate, intricate illustration or engraving. It features a large letter "R" surrounded by various decorative elements. These include swirling and curving lines, stylized floral or leaf-like motifs, and fantastical creatures such as winged beasts or dragons. The overall impression is one of an elaborate, embellished design, characteristic of a medieval or Renaissance-era illuminated manuscript or printed text.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration of the letter "R" surrounded by various animals and decorative elements. The letter "R" is large and in the center of the image, with a thick, black outline. It is surrounded by several animals, including a lion, a goat, and a bird, all of which are also outlined in black. The animals are arranged in a circular pattern around the letter, with some of them overlapping or interacting with each other. The background of the image is white, with a decorative border around the edges. The border is made up of swirling patterns and leaves, which are also outlined in black. There are also some small, illegible words or symbols scattered throughout the image, but they are not clearly visible. Overall, the image appears to be a decorative illustration of the letter "R", possibly used as a title page or header for a book or document. The use of animals and decorative elements adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the design.

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

This image showcases an ornate, black-and-white illustration of a capital letter "R" from an alphabet series, likely from the 16th century. The letter is adorned with intricate designs and figures, including a woman, a man, and various animals, such as a goat, a dog, and a bird. The illustration features a mix of foliage, leaves, and other decorative elements, creating a visually striking representation of the letter "R".

Amazon Nova

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

The image is an intricate black and white drawing of the letter "R" in a highly decorative style. The letter is adorned with elaborate floral and acanthus leaf motifs, which are common elements in Baroque and Rococo art. The upper part of the letter features a human figure holding a globe, possibly representing a celestial theme or an allegory. On the right side of the "R," there is a winged creature, possibly a griffin or a dragon, adding to the fantastical and mythical elements of the design. The overall style suggests a historical or heraldic theme, possibly from the 17th or 18th century.

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

The image depicts an ornate, black-and-white illustration of the letter "R" in a stylized, medieval font. The letter "R" is intricately designed with various decorative elements and figures. At the top of the letter, there is a winged figure, possibly an angel, holding a round object with a grid pattern, which resembles a celestial sphere or a sundial. The figure has long, flowing hair and wears a flowing garment. Below this figure, the letter "R" is composed of a series of intertwined, curving lines and shapes that create a complex, almost labyrinthine structure. On the right side of the letter, there is another winged figure, which appears to be a griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The griffin is depicted with a fierce expression and seems to be holding a shield or a banner. The left side of the letter features a more delicate, floral design, with leaves and tendrils intertwining around the letter's form. The overall composition is highly detailed and symmetrical, with a sense of balance and harmony in the arrangement of the decorative elements.