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Human Generated Data

Title

Letter B

Date

16th century

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5762

Human Generated Data

Title

Letter B

People

Artist: Anonymous France 1599, French 16th century

Date

16th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, M5762

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Text 98.9
Rug 92.6
Art 85.8
Drawing 76.6
Label 65.6
Calligraphy 62.2
Handwriting 62.2
Doodle 59.5
Alphabet 57.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

illustration 99
retro 98.9
decoration 98.7
art 98.1
vector 97.4
vintage 97.1
ornate 96.2
pattern 95.6
design 95.3
antique 95.1
floral 94.2
graphic 93.9
flower 91.1
chalk out 90.5
visuals 88.6
margin 88.3
picture frame 87.2
classic 86
abstract 84.6
tribal 83.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

arabesque 45.5
art 36.6
vintage 35.6
retro 34.5
design 33.3
floral 30.7
pattern 30.1
decoration 26.1
drawing 25.9
graphic 24.8
stamp 24.2
antique 23.4
old 22.3
frame 21.9
decorative 20.1
sketch 19.7
decor 19.5
texture 19.5
flower 19.2
leaf 18.7
silhouette 18.2
ornament 18.1
paper 18.1
border 17.2
style 17.1
grunge 17.1
card 17
ornate 16.5
scroll 16.2
swirl 15.7
ancient 15.6
elegant 15.4
royal 14.5
plant 14.3
element 14.1
template 13.8
artwork 13.7
traditional 13.3
artistic 13
elegance 12.6
wallpaper 12.3
curve 12.3
classic 12.1
shape 11.9
die 11.8
gold 11.5
deco 10.8
damask 10.7
ornamental 10.5
black 10.2
branch 10
aged 10
religion 9.9
brown 9.6
symbol 9.4
line 9.4
foliage 9.2
corner 9.2
modern 9.1
painting 9.1
fabric 9
shaping tool 8.9
representation 8.8
stylized 8.7
draw 8.6
golden 8.6
greeting 8.4
elements 8.4
banner 8.3
creative 8
engraving 7.9
holiday 7.9
animal 7.9
baroque 7.8
ink 7.7
culture 7.7
mail 7.7
money 7.7
curl 7.6
fashion 7.5
tile 7.4
wedding 7.4
letter 7.3
flora 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Rectangle 57.7
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

drawing 99.6
sketch 98.7
text 98.5
book 97.7
illustration 76.7
cartoon 70.9
art 52.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 92.6%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a book 56%
close up of a book 49.6%
a book on a wood surface 48.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a decorative letter b is shown in this image -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts an ornate, decorative letter "B" in a vintage style. It appears to be an illuminated initial, commonly found in old manuscripts and early printed books. The "B" is elaborately designed with floral and leaf motifs incorporated into its body. Additionally, there are two figures, one on each side of the letter, that resemble winged angels or mythical creatures.

The figure on the left is facing inward towards the letter, with wings and flowing garments, while the figure on the right mirrors this pose. Both figures appear to be holding or interacting with the letter in some way, adding to the intricate and artistic nature of the design. The background is filled with more decorative elements, such as leaves and flowers, creating a dense and richly ornamented pattern. The style suggests it belongs to a period where intricate design and artistic flourishes were common in typography, likely from the Renaissance or Baroque era.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This image features an ornately decorated letter "B." It is styled in an old-fashioned way, reminiscent of those found in illuminated manuscripts or antique texts. The decoration includes intricate line work and floral patterns surrounding the central letter. On either side of the "B," there appear to be figures that have the attributes of both humans and mythical creatures; they have wings and may represent some form of cherubs or sylphs. The top and bottom parts of the letter are adorned with additional ornamental flourishes, including leafy designs and swirls, giving it an elegant look. The overall impression is of a classical and artistic representation, likely intended for use as a drop capital or an initial in a printed book or manuscript.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a decorative capital letter "B" from what appears to be a medieval or Renaissance-era manuscript or printed book. The letter is ornately illustrated with floral and foliate designs, including leaves and botanical motifs. The "B" is drawn in a bold black outline and is surrounded by ornamental figures, including winged creatures or angels along the sides. The overall style is characteristic of illuminated manuscripts and early printed books, with intricate line work and decorative flourishes. The background appears to be aged paper or parchment with a cream or beige color. The illustration demonstrates the artistic attention that was given to individual letters in historical texts and documents.

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

The image shows an ornate capital letter "B" in an intricate, stylized design. The letter is drawn in black ink on an aged, yellowed paper or parchment background. The "B" is decorated with various flourishes, curlicues, leaves, and floral motifs emanating from and surrounding the main form of the letter. The organic, flowing linework gives it an elegant, antiquated appearance typical of illuminated manuscripts or early printed designs. The sketch has an artistic, hand-drawn quality that showcases the decorative embellishments popular in certain historical styles of typography and lettering.

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

The image appears to be an ornate decorative letter "B" in black ink. The letter is surrounded by intricate floral and botanical designs, creating a visually striking and stylized piece of artwork. The overall style and execution suggest this may be an illustration or woodcut from an older text or manuscript. The detailed and ornamental nature of the image gives it a rich, historical feel.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a decorative letter "B" with a floral and foliate design, reminiscent of a woodcut or engraving from the Renaissance period. The letter is surrounded by two figures, one on either side, and a floral arrangement at the bottom. The letter "B" is the central focus of the image, with its bold lines and intricate details. The surrounding figures are depicted in a classical style, with flowing robes and elaborate hairstyles. The floral arrangement at the bottom of the letter adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design. The image has a warm, aged quality, suggesting that it may be a reproduction or restoration of an original work from the Renaissance era.

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

This image is a square, sepia-toned illustration of the letter "B" in a decorative font. The letter is surrounded by various elements, including leaves, flowers, and two human figures with wings. The overall design suggests that this image may be part of an alphabet or typography collection, possibly from an older publication or manuscript. The use of sepia tones gives the image a vintage or antique feel, adding to its aesthetic appeal.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a decorative letter "B" in a black-and-white format, likely from an old book or manuscript. The letter is intricately designed with ornate floral patterns and symmetrical elements. The top of the letter features two winged figures, possibly angels or mythical creatures, with their wings spread out. These figures are positioned on either side of the letter, adding to the decorative nature of the design. The letter itself is filled with a floral motif, including leaves and flowers, which adds to the overall aesthetic of the piece. The background of the image is a light beige or off-white color, which contrasts with the dark black ink used for the design. The design of the letter "B" is elaborate and detailed, suggesting that it may have been created by a skilled artist or calligrapher. Overall, the image is a beautiful example of decorative typography, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of the past.

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

The image is a detailed, black-and-white woodcut illustration featuring a large, ornate letter "B" in the center. The letter is stylized with elaborate, intricate designs that include floral and leaf motifs, as well as two winged human figures on either side of the letter. The figures appear to be angels, with one on the left side and the other on the right side of the letter. Both figures have wings and are dressed in flowing garments. The background of the illustration is filled with a variety of decorative elements, including additional leaves, flowers, and swirls, creating a rich, ornate backdrop. The woodcut appears to be an antique piece, possibly from a historical book or document.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a stylized, black and white woodcut or linocut of the letter "B". The letter itself is large and prominent, with a thick, bold outline. Within the letter, there are floral and foliate motifs.

The "B" is flanked on either side by figures:

  • Left: A winged figure holding a face mask.
  • Right: A winged figure blowing a horn.

The overall style is ornate and decorative, suggestive of an early printing style. It is an artistic representation, likely from a book or other print material.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The image shows an old-fashioned black-ink block print of the letter “B”. The print is done in an ornate style. The “B” is decorated with leaves, vines, flowers, cherubic figures, and baroque swirls. The letter and the embellishments around it are all in black ink. The letter is on cream-colored paper.