Human Generated Data

Title

Battle between Iskandar and Dara (text verso; painting recto of folio 262), painting from a manuscript of the Khamsa by Nizami

Date

1489

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from A. Soudavar in memory of his mother Ezzat-Malek Soudavar, 9.2015.262

Human Generated Data

Title

Battle between Iskandar and Dara (text verso; painting recto of folio 262), painting from a manuscript of the Khamsa by Nizami

Date

1489

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from A. Soudavar in memory of his mother Ezzat-Malek Soudavar, 9.2015.262

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-12-04

Human 95.7
Text 91.6
Photography 62.5
Photo 62.5
Book 57.9
Drawing 56.2
Art 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-12-04

illustration 99.1
art 98.8
painting 98.1
paper 97.8
antique 97.6
old 97.2
retro 97
vintage 96.5
manuscript 96.1
ancient 94.9
picture frame 93.6
wear 92.9
book bindings 92.3
print 91.9
bill 91.2
artistic 90.6
dirty 90.6
text 90.2
texture 88.8
no person 88.5

Imagga
created on 2019-12-04

vintage 39.7
paper 32.2
old 32.1
retro 27.1
currency 26
money 25.5
stamp 25.5
envelope 24.9
mail 24
cash 22.9
book jacket 22.8
postage 22.6
bank 22.4
letter 22
postmark 20.7
finance 19.5
bookmark 18.7
postal 18.7
antique 18.5
note 18.4
post 18.1
jacket 17.7
dollar 15.8
covering 15.7
ancient 15.6
comic book 15.6
art 15.3
stamps 14.8
map 14.4
exchange 14.3
close 14.3
bill 14.3
financial 14.3
philately 13.8
global 13.7
grunge 13.6
bills 13.6
wrapping 13.5
book 13.3
banking 12.9
collection 12.6
banknote 12.6
dollars 12.6
notes 12.5
board 12.2
container 11.7
history 11.6
page 11.1
economy 11.1
culture 11.1
product 11
newspaper 10.9
circa 10.9
wealth 10.8
world 10.6
business 10.3
creation 10.3
design 10.3
binding 10.1
jigsaw puzzle 10
aged 10
printed 9.8
texture 9.7
states 9.7
geography 9.6
pay 9.6
savings 9.3
puzzle 9.2
wallpaper 9.2
religion 9
shows 8.9
collect 8.9
pound 8.7
international 8.6
united 8.6
capital 8.5
menu 8.5
frame 8.3
pattern 8.2
symbol 8.1
market 8
20 7.9
correspondence 7.8
delivery 7.8
travel 7.8
letters 7.7
payment 7.7
binder 7.7
communications 7.7
unique 7.6
commerce 7.5
one 7.5
backdrop 7.4
border 7.2
color 7.2
tile 7.1
fare 7

Google
created on 2019-12-04

Text 88.1
Painting 85.3
Art 81.6
Illustration 69.1
Paper 68.6
Still life 59.3
Watercolor paint 56.9
Visual arts 55
Modern art 54.3
Paper product 53.3
Map 51.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-12-04

text 98.9
cartoon 95.7
drawing 95.3
child art 91.2
handwriting 90.5
book 82.8
art 75.4
map 69.7
poster 54.8
old 43.6
painting 29.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-31
Gender Male, 54.5%
Angry 45.4%
Surprised 49.2%
Calm 48.4%
Disgusted 45%
Fear 45.4%
Sad 45%
Happy 46.5%
Confused 45.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 17-29
Gender Male, 53.4%
Sad 45.2%
Fear 45.8%
Calm 46.6%
Happy 45.1%
Disgusted 45%
Angry 51.8%
Confused 45.1%
Surprised 45.5%

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Human face
Clothing
Person
Picture frame
Footwear

AWS Rekognition

Person 61.9%

Clarifai

Human face 75.5%

Clarifai

Human face 73.1%

Clarifai

Human face 70.3%

Clarifai

Human face 61.8%

Clarifai

Human face 61.7%

Clarifai

Human face 54.5%

Clarifai

Human face 53.2%

Clarifai

Human face 47.9%

Clarifai

Human face 42.3%

Clarifai

Human face 37.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 67.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 67.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 61.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 57.5%

Clarifai

Clothing 55%

Clarifai

Clothing 48.7%

Clarifai

Clothing 47.3%

Clarifai

Clothing 44.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 43.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 33.4%

Clarifai

Person 47.6%

Clarifai

Person 43.8%

Clarifai

Person 38.7%

Clarifai

Person 36.8%

Clarifai

Picture frame 40.6%

Clarifai

Footwear 35.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-12-04

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-12-04

a painting on the wall 71.6%
a painting on a wall 71%
a painting hanging on a wall 70.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a book with a picture of a man on a horse

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

a book with an illustration of a man and woman on horseback

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image is an illustration from an old manuscript, likely depicting a historical or epic scene. The artwork shows several figures engaged in a battle, with some on horseback and others on foot. The soldiers are dressed in colorful traditional clothing and equipped with weapons like swords and arrows. The background features a landscape with hills and flags. Above the illustration, there are columns of calligraphic script, which appears to be in Persian or Arabic, hinting at the narrative of the scene below. The manuscript is aged, and the illustrations have visible wear and fading.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image shows an illuminated manuscript page with text written in Persian script at the top portion, neatly organized into three columns. Below the text is a vibrant miniature painting depicting a chaotic battle scene set against a hilly landscape. Several figures engaged in combat are wearing colorful traditional clothing and armor, some on foot while others are mounted on horses. The colors are rich, with warm hues and distinct outlines emphasizing movement and the tumultuous nature of the scene. The page appears aged, with weathering visible along the edges, which adds to the historical character of the document.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be a medieval Persian or Islamic manuscript page featuring both text and an illustration. The illustration shows a battle or conflict scene taking place on a hillside or mountainous terrain. There are several figures depicted wearing distinctive pointed hats and colorful robes in shades of red, purple, green, and blue. Some figures are mounted on horses while others are shown in various fighting poses on the ground. There are small flags or banners visible in the scene. The illustration is framed within a bordered rectangle, with Persian/Arabic text written above it in neat columns. The page itself appears aged, with a cream or beige coloring typical of historical manuscripts. The artistic style is characteristic of medieval Persian manuscript illumination, with its distinctive figure drawing and composition techniques.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This appears to be a Persian miniature painting, featuring a battle or conflict scene on a hillside. The image shows several figures wearing distinctive conical or pointed hats, some on horseback and others on foot. The scene is painted in vibrant colors including reds, purples, blues, and greens against a golden-brown hillside background. At the top of the image is Persian text written in what appears to be black ink, divided into columns. There are also flags or banners visible in the scene, with some appearing to be red or blue in color. The painting style is characteristic of medieval Persian manuscript illustration, with its flattened perspective and decorative approach to depicting figures and landscape. The artwork is set within a frame on what appears to be an aged, cream-colored page.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image appears to be an illustration from an ancient Persian manuscript. It depicts a scene with several figures engaged in what seems to be a battle or conflict. The figures are dressed in traditional Persian attire, with hats, robes, and weapons. The landscape in the background includes mountains and structures that suggest a Middle Eastern setting. The illustration is surrounded by ornate calligraphic text in Persian script, adding to the cultural and historical context of the artwork.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a page from an ancient book, featuring a vibrant illustration of a battle scene. The illustration is rendered in a style reminiscent of medieval Persian miniatures, with intricate details and vivid colors.

Key Elements:

  • Battle Scene: The central focus of the image is a dynamic battle scene, showcasing warriors engaged in combat. The warriors are dressed in traditional attire, with some wearing turbans and others donning helmets. They wield swords, spears, and shields, conveying a sense of intensity and chaos.
  • Color Palette: The illustration boasts a rich color palette, with shades of red, blue, green, and yellow dominating the scene. The colors are applied in a manner that suggests a mix of watercolor and ink techniques, adding to the overall sense of antiquity.
  • Calligraphy: Above the battle scene, a section of calligraphy is visible, written in an archaic script. The text appears to be in Persian or Arabic, although the exact meaning is unclear without further context.
  • Page Condition: The page itself shows signs of aging, with yellowed parchment and visible wear around the edges. A tear on the left side of the page adds to the sense of historical significance, suggesting that the book has been handled and passed down through generations.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a captivating glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of a bygone era. The combination of intricate illustration, vibrant colors, and archaic calligraphy creates a sense of wonder and curiosity, inviting the viewer to explore the story and context behind this ancient page.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a page from an ancient book, featuring a colorful illustration of a battle scene. The illustration is set against a beige background and is surrounded by text written in a foreign language, likely Persian or Arabic.

Illustration Description:

  • The illustration is rectangular in shape, with a thin blue border around it.
  • It features a group of people engaged in a battle, with some wielding swords and others holding flags.
  • The characters are dressed in traditional clothing, including turbans and robes.
  • The scene appears to be set in a desert or mountainous region, with a few trees and rocks visible in the background.

Text Description:

  • The text surrounding the illustration is written in a calligraphic style, with intricate lettering and decorative flourishes.
  • The text is likely a passage from a literary or historical work, but its meaning is unclear due to the language barrier.
  • The text is arranged in a vertical column on either side of the illustration, with each line of text separated by a small gap.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the illustration and text.
  • There are no other visual elements or distractions in the image, allowing the viewer to focus on the illustration and text.

Overall Impression:

  • The image appears to be a page from an ancient manuscript or book, possibly from the Middle East or Central Asia.
  • The illustration and text suggest a rich cultural and historical context, with themes of war, conflict, and literature.
  • The image is likely of interest to historians, art historians, and scholars of literature and culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an open book with a page that contains a painting. The painting shows a scene with people engaged in a battle. The people are dressed in traditional clothing and are holding weapons. The painting is framed by a border that contains text written in a foreign language. The book appears to be old, with some discoloration and wear on the pages.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows an open book, likely a historical manuscript or an old illustrated book. The page features a detailed illustration depicting a battle scene with several soldiers engaged in combat. The illustration is framed within a rectangular border and includes Arabic text in the upper and lower sections. The scene portrays a chaotic and intense battle, with soldiers wielding weapons and some already fallen. The book's pages appear aged and worn, indicating its historical significance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Here is a description of the image.

The image is an open book with a miniature painting on the right-hand page. The style suggests it's from the Islamic world, possibly Persian or Ottoman.

The painting shows a battle scene set on a hillside. There are soldiers on foot and horseback, engaged in combat. Some soldiers are wearing helmets or hats, and their clothing is colorful, with reds, greens, oranges, and blues. Weapons like swords, bows and arrows, and spears are visible. One figure appears to be falling, and another is on the ground, possibly dead. A flag is held aloft by one of the soldiers. Above the scene is a panel of text in Arabic or Persian calligraphy, divided into rectangular sections.

The page is aged, with some discoloration and wear around the edges. There is additional writing or a symbol in the lower left corner of the page.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a page from an illuminated manuscript, likely an old book. The right side of the page features a vibrant miniature painting depicting a scene of conflict, while the left side is the blank paper of the book.

The Painting (Miniature):

  • Subject Matter: The central focus is a battle scene. Soldiers in traditional clothing are shown engaged in combat. Some are on horseback, and others are on foot. Swords and possibly bows and arrows are being used.
  • Composition: The painting is framed within a rectangular border. It's dynamic, with figures arranged to suggest movement and action. Some figures are in foreground, while others are in the background.
  • Color Palette: The artist uses a rich palette with colors like red, orange, purple, green, and gold.
  • Details: There are flags and details such as headwear of soldiers in the battle. In the top, there are some written text.

Additional Notes:

  • Manuscript Style: The style of the painting is characteristic of illuminated manuscripts.
  • Historical Significance: The manuscript and painting styles suggest that the image has historical and cultural significance.
  • Text: A column of text is included at the top of the image, with an additional text on the bottom-left corner.

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Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a page from an illustrated manuscript, likely from the Persian or Islamic tradition, given the style and script. Here's a detailed breakdown of the image:

  1. Illustration:

    • The illustration depicts a battle scene with several figures engaged in combat.
    • The figures are dressed in traditional attire, including helmets, armor, and colorful garments, suggesting a historical or mythical setting.
    • Weapons such as swords and spears are visible, indicating the intensity of the battle.
    • The background includes a landscape with hills and possibly a body of water, adding depth to the scene.
  2. Text:

    • Above the illustration, there are four columns of text written in a script that appears to be Persian or Arabic.
    • The text is likely a narrative accompanying the illustration, providing context or a story related to the depicted battle.
  3. Art Style:

    • The art style is characteristic of Persian miniature painting, known for its intricate details and vibrant colors.
    • The figures are depicted in a stylized manner, with attention to clothing, posture, and action.
  4. Condition:

    • The page shows signs of wear and aging, with some discoloration and minor damage, indicating it is an old manuscript.

Overall, the image is a rich example of historical manuscript art, combining visual storytelling with textual narrative to convey a dramatic and detailed scene.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is a traditional miniature painting, likely from a manuscript, depicting a scene from a historical or mythological narrative. The artwork is set in a military or battle context, as suggested by the individuals in combat attire and the presence of flags and banners. The figures are shown in various dynamic poses, some standing on a slope, others lying on the ground, suggesting the aftermath of a conflict or the preparation for one.

The painting is framed by a decorative border and contains some calligraphic text, which appears to be in Persian or another similar script, indicating that this artwork may have been created in a region where such scripts are prevalent. The figures are dressed in attire that reflects a historical or fantasy theme, with colorful robes and helmets, some mounted on horses.

The style of the artwork, including the use of vibrant colors and the somewhat stylized depiction of the figures, is characteristic of traditional Persian miniature painting. Such art forms were often used to illustrate books of poetry, histories, or religious texts, and they play an important role in preserving cultural and historical narratives.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image is an illustration from a manuscript, likely from the Islamic world given the style and script. The scene depicts a battle or a military encounter. Here are the key elements:

  1. Text: The top portion of the image contains text written in Persian script, arranged in columns. This text is likely a narrative or poetic description related to the scene depicted below.

  2. Scene: The main part of the illustration shows a group of soldiers engaged in combat. The soldiers are dressed in armor and helmets, typical of medieval warriors. The colors of their clothing are vibrant, including reds, blues, and greens.

  3. Action:

    • Two soldiers are lying on the ground, possibly injured or dead, with one of them being dragged by a rope.
    • Another soldier is holding a spear and appears to be in the act of attacking or defending.
    • A group of soldiers on horseback is present, with one of them holding a flag. The flag is black with a red design, indicating a specific military unit or faction.
  4. Setting: The background includes a dirt mound or hill, with some soldiers positioned on top, possibly observing the scene below. The ground is depicted with some vegetation, adding to the realism of the scene.

  5. Art Style: The illustration is detailed and uses a combination of vivid colors and fine lines, characteristic of Persian miniatures. The style suggests it could be from the Safavid or Timurid period.

Overall, the image captures a dynamic and intense moment in a military confrontation, with both textual and visual elements providing context and detail.

Text analysis

Amazon

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