Human Generated Data

Title

Capital A

Date

c. 1527

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Paris) 1528, French 16th century

Publisher: Simon de Colines, French 1480 - 1546

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, G5627

Human Generated Data

Title

Capital A

People

Artist: Anonymous France (Paris) 1528, French 16th century

Publisher: Simon de Colines, French 1480 - 1546

Date

c. 1527

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund, G5627

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-07

Rug 99.1
Text 89.7
Label 81.8
Postage Stamp 72.4
Pattern 58.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-07

vintage 98.2
decoration 98
retro 97.3
pattern 97.2
antique 97
old 96.8
paper 96.5
desktop 96.3
symbol 96.2
collection 95.5
print 94.7
art 94.6
design 94.3
illustration 92.5
ancient 91
culture 90.6
ornate 90.3
card 90
margin 87.8
stamp 85.6

Imagga
created on 2019-11-07

arabesque 100
vintage 43.1
old 34.9
decoration 33.4
retro 32.8
art 31.9
design 31.6
antique 29.1
pattern 28.8
frame 28.5
texture 25.8
ornament 25
paper 24.4
border 23.6
floral 23
ornate 22
decorative 21.8
grunge 21.3
decor 21.3
ancient 19.1
stamp 18.7
traditional 18.3
element 16.6
tile 16.5
style 15.6
graphic 15.4
ornamental 15.2
culture 13.7
money 13.6
mail 13.4
gold 13.2
wallpaper 13
wall 12.9
postage 12.8
scroll 12.4
flower 12.3
mosaic 12.3
swirl 12
letter 11.9
postmark 11.9
collection 11.7
card 11.5
post 11.5
textured 11.4
drawing 11.3
symbol 10.8
currency 10.8
interior 10.6
blank 10.3
dollar 10.2
set 10.2
leaf 10.1
banner 10.1
elegance 10.1
aged 10
painting 10
wealth 9.9
religion 9.9
handmade 9.7
black 9.6
obsolete 9.6
brown 9.6
craft 9.6
textile 9.5
golden 9.5
artwork 9.2
cash 9.2
shape 9
detail 8.9
postal 8.9
parchment 8.7
empty 8.6
bill 8.6
label 8.5
finance 8.5
east 8.4
classic 8.4
document 8.4
elements 8.4
silhouette 8.3
backdrop 8.3
stamps 7.9
tiled 7.8
artistic 7.8
tiles 7.8
us 7.7
classical 7.7
sign 7.5
rich 7.5
close 7.4
business 7.3
history 7.2
material 7.2
surface 7.1
handicraft 7

Google
created on 2019-11-07

Postage stamp 97.6
Font 84.1
Collectable 58.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

text 100
drawing 87.9
pattern 66.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 27-43
Gender Male, 79.1%
Sad 14.2%
Disgusted 5.8%
Confused 2.6%
Angry 4.4%
Happy 6.8%
Surprised 5.3%
Calm 40.2%
Fear 20.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-07

a close up of a rug 59%
close up of a rug 50.6%
a close up of a mans face on a rug 31.7%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a decorative, ornate letter "A" in a square frame. The letter is stylized with flourishes and intricate detailing, including floral patterns and scrollwork within and around it. The background behind the "A" features a densely packed pattern of similar floral and ornamental designs, creating a rich and textured appearance. To the left and right of the square, you can partially see adjacent text, indicating that this letter "A" is likely used as an illuminated or initial capital letter at the beginning of a paragraph or section in a manuscript or an old printed book.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

The image shows a close-up of an ornate letter "A" from what appears to be an old printed document or book. The "A" is designed with intricate patterns and decorations in a style that suggests it's from a historical text, possibly from the Renaissance or earlier periods when such ornamental initials were commonly used to mark the beginning of a section or a paragraph.

The letter is surrounded by a square border filled with swirls, botanical motifs, and possibly other decorative elements that are hard to distinguish due to the small size of the surrounding details. The general impression is of a piece that has been carefully crafted by a skilled artisan.

Above and below the decorative "A," there is text printed in an old font. The visible part of the text includes the phrase "CV Verum loc" above the letter and "terceptus signorum" below it. Although the full context is not visible, these fragments indicate the text is written in Latin, further suggesting the historical and scholarly nature of the document. The paper on which this is printed shows signs of age, with some discoloration and spots, and the ink has slightly faded.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image shows an ornate decorative capital letter "A" from what appears to be a medieval manuscript or early printed book. The letter is enclosed in a square frame and features intricate floral or vine-like decorative patterns surrounding the main letter form. The style is typical of illuminated manuscripts or early printed books, with a black background and white letter design. Above the decorated initial, there appears to be text that reads "Verum loc" and below it "terceptus, fignorum". The letter "A" shows sophisticated craftsmanship with its elaborate scrollwork and decorative flourishes characteristic of medieval or Renaissance typography.

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

The image shows a decorative initial letter "A" in an ornate style, likely from an old manuscript or book. The letter is highly detailed with various curving and intertwining lines forming a complex pattern inside and around the shape of the capital "A". The text underneath the image reads "Verum locus D, qui tūe in fermē perceptus, signorum", which appears to be Latin. The aged, textured appearance of the paper and the intricate illuminated letter suggest this is from a historical document, possibly medieval in origin.

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

The image appears to be an ornate, decorative letter "A" in an antiquated style, with intricate floral and geometric patterns surrounding it. The text around the letter reads "Verum loci rceptus, signorum", which seems to be a Latin phrase. The overall style and presentation suggest this is an illustration or decorative element from an older printed work or document.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring a decorative letter "A" in the center. The letter is surrounded by a square border with intricate designs and patterns, including leaves and vines. The text surrounding the letter is written in Latin and appears to be a title or heading for the page.

The text is written in a formal, cursive script and includes the words "Verum loc" at the top of the page and "terceptus, fignorum" at the bottom. The background of the page is off-white, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be made of parchment or vellum.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful example of medieval book design and typography, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the printers and artists who created it.

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

The image presents a close-up view of an old book page, featuring a large, ornate letter "A" at its center. The letter is rendered in white and surrounded by intricate floral patterns, which are also depicted in white. The background of the letter is composed of small, dark dots that resemble a stippling effect.

Above the letter "A," the text "CV" is visible, although the remaining letters are cut off. To the right of the letter, additional text is present, but it is partially obscured by the image's edge. At the bottom of the image, the text "terceptus.fignorum" can be seen.

The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a scan or photograph of an aged book page, with the letter "A" serving as the focal point. The use of white and dark colors creates a striking contrast, drawing attention to the ornate design of the letter.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a page from an old book or manuscript. It is printed on aged paper, which has a yellowish tint and a slightly worn appearance. The page features a decorative letter "A" in the upper left corner, which is intricately designed with floral patterns and flourishes. This decorative letter is known as a "drop cap" and is a common feature in medieval and early modern manuscripts. The text is printed in a gothic or blackletter font, which was commonly used in Europe during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The text appears to be in Latin, as indicated by the words "tercepus, fignorun" at the bottom of the page. The page also includes a decorative border around the edge, which adds to the overall aesthetic of the page. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and tradition, evoking the rich cultural heritage of the past.

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

The image shows a page from an old book with a Latin text. The text reads "Verum locus" at the top, followed by a decorative initial letter "A" in the center of the page. The letter is intricately designed with floral patterns and other decorative elements. The text below the initial letter reads "D quí ti in mó in terceptus fignorom." The text appears to be written in a cursive style, and the page has a slightly worn and aged appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Verum loc
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Google

Verum loc qu tii ín mo in terceptus,fignorum
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