Human Generated Data

Title

Folio 158 from a Qur'an: Sura 26: 207-227 (recto), Sura 27: 1-12 (verso)

Date

c. 1727

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald, 1959.148.158

Human Generated Data

Title

Folio 158 from a Qur'an: Sura 26: 207-227 (recto), Sura 27: 1-12 (verso)

Date

c. 1727

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald, 1959.148.158

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-04-05

Text 99.9
Page 92
Handwriting 91.7
Diary 59.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-04-19

art 98.1
illustration 97.8
manuscript 97.7
paper 97.2
antique 96.9
retro 96.7
vintage 96.5
painting 96.1
old 96
ancient 95.6
print 95.6
decoration 95.4
picture frame 95.4
text 95.3
desktop 94.7
texture 94.7
pattern 94.6
design 94.4
no person 89.9
document 87.9

Imagga
created on 2018-04-19

brass 75.6
memorial 66
old 50.2
structure 49.3
vintage 42.2
antique 39.1
texture 35.4
menu 33
grunge 32.4
ancient 31.2
retro 31.2
paper 28.2
binding 27.2
aged 27.2
design 25.3
fare 23.5
art 23
blackboard 21.3
pattern 19.8
book 19.7
border 17.2
frame 16.7
text 16.6
textured 15.8
letter 15.6
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wall 15.4
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backdrop 14
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cover 13.9
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sheet 12.2
food 12
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element 10.8
material 10.7
document 10.2
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card 8.5
note 8.3
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flower 7.7
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old fashioned 7.6
communication 7.6
word 7.5
ornate 7.3
message 7.3
graphic 7.3
open 7.2

Google
created on 2018-04-19

text 91.3
font 67.6
calligraphy 65.4
history 54.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-04-19

text 90.4
plaque 82.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Rug 82.7%

Clarifai

Book 91.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-04-19

a plaque on a wall 83.9%
a close up of a plaque 83.8%
a white sign with black text 62.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a large, ornately decorated page of a manuscript with arabic calligraphy

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

an arabic manuscript with calligraphy and calligraphy

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image is a page from an illuminated manuscript of the Qur'an, showcasing Arabic calligraphy in a traditional style. The text is written in black ink, with specific words, markings, and diacritics in red to aid in pronunciation and recitation. Gold embellishments are used to accentuate certain areas, such as decorative markers between verses. The border surrounding the text is finely drawn with lines in blue, giving the text a framed appearance.

In the margins, decorative motifs are visible, including a colorful floral design on the bottom-left corner, featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns. At the top-left corner, another ornamental design is visible, indicating possibly the beginning of a section or chapter. The page's aesthetic demonstrates the meticulous effort and artistry commonly found in Islamic manuscript tradition, particularly in religious texts like the Qur'an.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a page from a manuscript containing Arabic script, likely from the Quran given the style and formatting. The text is arranged in lines and is adorned with decorative elements.

The Arabic calligraphy is written in black ink, with occasional use of red ink for emphasis, possibly denoting the beginning of verses or other significant parts. The text is surrounded by a thin gold border and a slightly thicker blue border.

In the top corner of the page, there is a decorative motif that includes a small flower or star-like design, which might contain a chapter number in Arabic. Additionally, there is a gold decorative motif located near the center-left margin, and another larger ornate floral design featuring intricate geometric patterns as well as vibrant colors like blue, red, and gold located in the bottom-left corner. This decorations are typical of Islamic manuscript illumination, intended to beautify the sacred text.

The page is written on a textured paper, and the presence of the borders and decorations indicate that it is from a carefully crafted manuscript, aiming to present the text with reverence and artistic beauty.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-29

The image appears to be a page from a religious text, likely the Quran. The page is filled with Arabic script and decorative elements such as colorful geometric patterns and floral designs. The text is written in a flowing calligraphic style, characteristic of Islamic manuscripts. There are no human figures or faces visible in the image.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-29

The image shows an old manuscript page with Arabic calligraphic text beautifully written in black ink. The text is densely written and fills most of the page, with diacritical marks in red ink adding vowel sounds and pronunciation guides. The borders of the page are decorated with intricate, colorful geometric patterns and floral motifs typical of Islamic illumination and decoration. The ornate embellishments in the corners and along the sides add an artistic, decorative element to the religious text, which appears to be from the Quran based on the style and layout of the Arabic script.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-29

This appears to be a page from an illuminated Quran manuscript. The text is written in elegant Arabic calligraphy, arranged in a rectangular frame bordered by gold and blue lines. The page features decorative elements including a floral medallion in the margin with red, blue, and gold colors. There are also small ornamental marks and diacritical points in red and gold throughout the text. The paper appears aged with a beige or cream color, suggesting this is a historical manuscript. The calligraphy is precise and flowing, characteristic of traditional Islamic manuscript production. Small decorative diamond-shaped marks appear between some verses, which is a common feature in Quranic manuscripts to indicate verse divisions.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This image appears to be a page from an illuminated Quran manuscript. The text is written in elegant Arabic calligraphy, arranged in neat lines within a rectangular frame bordered by gold and blue lines. The page features decorative elements including a small floral or geometric design in the top left corner and a more elaborate medallion-style illumination in the left margin, decorated with red, blue, and gold colors. The text itself is written in black ink with some red diacritical marks. The manuscript page has a beige or off-white background and shows signs of age, though it appears to be well-preserved. This style of Quranic manuscript is characteristic of Islamic religious texts from medieval or early modern periods, showing the high level of artistic skill and attention to detail that went into creating these sacred texts.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image depicts a page from an ancient book, likely a Quran, written in Arabic calligraphy. The page is aged and worn, with a yellowed parchment background and a blue border around the text. The text itself is written in black ink, with red and gold accents throughout. The page appears to be a passage from the Quran, with the text arranged in a vertical column. The top-left corner of the page features a small, intricate design in red and blue, while the bottom-left corner has a larger, more elaborate design in red, blue, and gold. The overall design and layout of the page suggest that it is a page from a highly decorated and illuminated Quran, possibly from the Middle Ages or earlier.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a page from an ancient, ornate book, likely a Quran or other religious text. The page is written in Arabic calligraphy, with the text arranged in a vertical column down the center of the page. The text is surrounded by a gold border, which is further bordered by a blue line. In the top-left corner, there is a small, colorful design that resembles a flower or star shape. In the bottom-left corner, there is a larger, more intricate design that appears to be a combination of flowers and leaves.

The page has a worn, aged appearance, with visible signs of aging such as yellowing and creasing. The edges of the page are rough and uneven, suggesting that it may have been handled frequently or exposed to the elements. The overall effect of the page is one of elegance and sophistication, with the intricate calligraphy and ornate designs creating a sense of luxury and refinement.

The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the page and create a sense of contrast between the old, worn paper and the bright, modern surroundings. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and historic example of Islamic art and calligraphy, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a page from an old manuscript, featuring a rectangular section of text written in Arabic calligraphy. The text is arranged in multiple lines, with each line containing several words. The calligraphy is written in black ink on a beige background, with the text framed by a blue border. The text appears to be a religious or philosophical text, possibly from the Quran or a related religious text. The page also includes decorative elements, such as a small floral design in the upper left corner and a small red mark in the lower right corner. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is from an old and valuable manuscript, possibly from the Middle East or North Africa.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a page from an old book, probably a religious text. The page is covered with text written in Arabic. The text is written in a cursive script, with some letters overlapping. The text is surrounded by a decorative border, which is painted in gold and blue. The border is adorned with floral and geometric patterns. The page is illuminated by a warm light, which gives it a golden hue.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

This image showcases a page from a handwritten Quran. The text is in Arabic script, rendered in a bold black ink, with diacritical marks (vowel sounds) highlighted in red. The text is arranged in neat, flowing lines. The page is bordered with a gold-painted frame, and decorative elements, including floral and geometric designs, adorn the upper and lower left corners of the page. The overall aesthetic is one of traditional Islamic calligraphy, with an emphasis on beauty and precision. The aged, slightly yellowed paper suggests that the manuscript is old, adding to its historical and artistic value.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a page from a historical religious manuscript, possibly a Quran. The script is Arabic, written in elegant calligraphic style. The text is organized into neat, dense lines, with red diacritical marks above some words, suggesting attention to pronunciation or recitation.

The text is framed by a thin, gold border, with additional borders of color. Decorative elements are also present in the top left and bottom left corners, indicating a high level of artistry. The paper appears aged and has a slightly yellowish tone, which is indicative of historical documents.

The overall impression is that this is a valuable and well-preserved piece of religious and artistic heritage.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a page from an illuminated manuscript, likely a page from the Quran, given the Arabic script and the traditional layout. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Script: The text is written in a traditional Arabic calligraphic script, known for its elegance and precision. The letters are meticulously crafted, with a consistent style throughout the page.

  2. Decoration: The page features intricate decorations and illuminations. The borders and margins are adorned with colorful, geometric patterns and floral motifs, which are typical of Islamic manuscript art. These decorations are in vibrant colors, including red, blue, and gold.

  3. Layout: The text is arranged in a rectangular block in the center of the page, surrounded by a decorative border. The text lines are evenly spaced, and the script is uniform in size and style.

  4. Vocalization Marks: The text includes diacritical marks (vocalization) above and below the letters, which are used to indicate vowels and guide pronunciation. These marks are typically in red ink.

  5. Page Structure: The page has a clear structure with a well-defined text area and decorative elements. The overall design is balanced and symmetrical, reflecting the aesthetic principles of Islamic art.

  6. Material: The page appears to be made of high-quality paper or parchment, which is typical for manuscripts of this type. The material has a slightly aged appearance, indicating it might be an old manuscript.

This page exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating Islamic manuscripts, combining calligraphy and illumination to produce a visually stunning and spiritually significant document.

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