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Title

Illuminated sarlawh of the Layla and Majnun (later notes recto; text verso of folio 3), from a manuscript of Layla and Majnun by Jami

Date

c. 1550-60

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from A. Soudavar in memory of his mother Ezzat-Malek Soudavar, 20.2015.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Illuminated sarlawh of the Layla and Majnun (later notes recto; text verso of folio 3), from a manuscript of Layla and Majnun by Jami

Date

c. 1550-60

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from A. Soudavar in memory of his mother Ezzat-Malek Soudavar, 20.2015.3

Machine Generated Data

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Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

antique 97.3
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dirty 94
architecture 93.7
design 93.5
desktop 93.2
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paper 91.6
painting 90.7
wall 89.5
illustration 88.2

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

binding 54.3
rug 43.7
old 40.4
art 37.1
antique 36.9
texture 34.1
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Google
created on 2018-02-10

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Door

AWS Rekognition

Rug 93.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

paintings art 66.9%
interior objects 17.3%
streetview architecture 15.7%
nature landscape 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a close up of a door 68.4%
a close up of an old building 63.7%
close up of a door 61.1%

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a book with arabic calligraphys on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

an old book with arabic writing on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a richly decorated Persian manuscript page. The illumination at the top showcases intricate geometric and floral patterns rendered in vibrant colors including blue, red, and gold. Below the ornamental header, the text is organized in two columns. The calligraphy appears elegant, with each line composed of flowing Persian script likely written with ink on aged paper. Gold leaf and colorful accents intersperse the text, adding further embellishment to the manuscript. The margins of the page show signs of wear and aging, indicating that this is an old and possibly valuable historical document.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-29

This image shows a page from an illuminated manuscript. The text is written in beautiful Arabic calligraphy, suggesting that this could be a page from the Quran or a related religious text. At the top of the page, there is an elaborate decorative header comprising geometric and floral motifs in colors like gold, blue, red, and white, with a dark blue background.

The central panel where the text is laid has two vertical sections of script, both framed by lines of blue and gold, with an intricate design between the two sections of text. The script on this page is embellished with gold decoration, and some letters are marked in red to indicate proper pronunciation or to separate verses.

The overall condition of the page suggests age, with some worn edges, spots, and signs of handling. This particular style of calligraphy and illumination is characteristic of Islamic art and suggests that the manuscript was likely created for a wealthy or important individual, given the intricate decorations and the use of precious gold leaf. The craftsmanship reflects a high level of skill in the art of bookmaking and illuminating texts.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a page from an illuminated Islamic manuscript, likely Persian or Arabic in origin. The page features beautiful decorative elements at the top, including an ornate header with intricate geometric and floral patterns in blue, gold, and red. The header contains circular medallions with detailed designs set against a deep blue background.

Below the decorated header is text written in what appears to be Persian/Arabic calligraphy, arranged in columns on a light golden background with subtle floral or vegetal designs. The text is framed by thin blue and gold borders.

The page itself shows signs of age, with the paper having a cream or beige color and some wear around the edges. This is likely from a historical manuscript, possibly a religious text, poetry collection, or other important literary work given the level of artistic decoration and careful calligraphy.

The overall design exemplifies the sophisticated artistic traditions of Islamic manuscript illumination, with its careful balance of decorative elements and text, and the use of precious materials like gold leaf in the illuminations.

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

This appears to be a page from an illuminated Islamic manuscript. The page features elegant Persian or Arabic calligraphy arranged in two columns on a yellow/golden background with small floral or decorative elements scattered throughout. At the top of the page is an ornate decorative header with intricate geometric and floral patterns in blue, gold, and red. The header consists of two sections - the upper part features three circular medallions, while the lower part contains a rectangular panel with detailed arabesque designs. The entire text block is framed by thin blue lines. The page itself shows signs of age, with some discoloration and wear around the edges, suggesting this is a historical document. The careful attention to artistic detail and layout is characteristic of traditional Islamic manuscript illumination.

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

This image appears to be an ornately decorated page from an ancient Islamic manuscript. The page is filled with intricate patterns and calligraphic text, likely in Arabic script. The central design features decorative geometric patterns in shades of blue, red, and gold, with ornate borders framing the text. The overall aesthetic suggests this is a highly valued and carefully crafted historical document, though I cannot identify any specific individuals or provide additional details about the content or origin of the manuscript.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript, showcasing intricate calligraphy and ornate designs. The page is divided into three sections: the top section features a decorative border with a blue and gold pattern, while the middle section contains a rectangular box with a similar design. The bottom section is filled with cursive script in Arabic, likely a passage from the Quran or another religious text.

The page appears to be made of aged paper, with visible signs of wear and tear, including yellowing, creases, and small tears. The edges of the page are rough and uneven, suggesting that it has been handled extensively over time. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a valuable historical artifact, possibly dating back to the medieval period.

The image provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural heritage of the Islamic world, highlighting the importance of calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts in Islamic art and literature. The level of detail and craftsmanship evident in the page is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artists and scribes who created it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-25

The image depicts a page from an old book, featuring intricate calligraphy and ornate designs.

The page is yellowed with age, exhibiting signs of wear and tear. The text is written in Arabic calligraphy, with the majority of the page dedicated to a single, lengthy passage. Above this passage, there are two smaller sections of text, each framed by a blue border. The top section features a decorative pattern with red, blue, and gold accents, while the bottom section has a similar design but with more intricate details.

The background of the page is a light beige color, providing a subtle contrast to the vibrant colors used in the calligraphy and designs. The overall appearance suggests that the book is a rare and valuable artifact, possibly from the Middle Eastern or Islamic world. The level of detail and craftsmanship evident in the calligraphy and designs implies that the book may be a significant work of art or literature.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image shows an old book with a worn and faded appearance. The book's cover is made of leather and has a brown color. The book's pages are made of paper and have a yellowish hue. The pages are filled with intricate designs and calligraphy in different colors, including blue, yellow, and red. The designs are in the form of a door with a golden frame and a blue and yellow border. The calligraphy is written in a script that is difficult to read.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is of a page from a book, likely an ancient manuscript. The page is in a vertical orientation. The page is divided into two main sections. The top section has a rectangular shape with intricate designs and patterns. The bottom section has two columns of text written in a foreign script. The text is written in a cursive style with decorative flourishes. The page is aged and has some stains and discoloration.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

This is an open book, likely an antique manuscript, with a decorated page facing the viewer. The page is aged, with a creamy beige color and visible wear along the edges.

The design on the page is structured vertically. At the top, there is a rectangular section divided into two areas. The upper area features a decorative border filled with floral and geometric motifs in gold, red, and blue against a deep blue background. Below this, there is a similarly styled rectangular section with intricate patterns, possibly containing script or calligraphy worked into the design.

Below these decorative sections is the main text area, divided into two columns filled with elegantly written script, possibly in Persian or Arabic. The text is set against a background of gold filigree dotted with small, colorful floral designs.

The entire decorated section is framed by a thin, blue border that separates it from the rest of the page.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

Here is a description of the image:

This image showcases an illuminated manuscript page. It appears to be from a historical book, as evidenced by the aged, slightly yellowed paper, and the dark, likely leather, binding that is visible along the right edge.

The page is adorned with intricate designs and calligraphy. The top section features a decorative border in multiple colors, predominantly blue and gold, with floral and arabesque patterns. The lower section is the main text area, divided into two columns of text. The text is written in black calligraphy, and the background of the columns has a gold hue, embellished with small floral and dot details.

The overall impression is one of high artistry and craftsmanship, typical of illuminated manuscripts from a period when handwritten books were prized for their beauty as well as their content. The style, colors, and designs suggest an Eastern artistic tradition, possibly Persian or Islamic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a page from an illuminated manuscript, likely of Islamic or Persian origin, given the style of the calligraphy and the decorative elements. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Text: The page contains two columns of intricate calligraphic text written in a style that appears to be Arabic or Persian script. The text is written in black ink with occasional red and blue accents.

  2. Illumination: The top portion of the page is adorned with elaborate illuminations. There are three distinct sections of decoration:

    • The topmost section features two circular medallions with floral and geometric patterns in vibrant colors, including blue, red, and gold.
    • Below the medallions, there is a rectangular panel with a more intricate floral design, also richly colored in blue, red, and gold.
    • The borders around these decorative elements are outlined in gold and blue, adding to the overall ornate appearance.
  3. Background: The background of the page is a light beige or cream color, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the illuminations and the black ink of the text.

  4. Condition: The page shows signs of aging, with some discoloration and minor wear visible, particularly around the edges.

  5. Binding: The right edge of the page shows part of the binding, which appears to be made of leather or a similar material, suggesting that this page is part of a bound book or manuscript.

Overall, the image showcases a beautifully illuminated manuscript page, highlighting the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating such historical documents.

Qwen

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

The image shows a page from an ancient manuscript, likely of Islamic origin, given the style of the calligraphy and the decorative borders. The page is aged, with a worn and slightly discolored surface, indicating it is quite old. The text is written in a calligraphic style that is characteristic of Islamic manuscripts, with each letter carefully formed and often connected to the next in flowing, continuous script.

The page is adorned with intricate decorative borders and frames. At the top, there is a dark blue border with a pattern of floral motifs and small flowers in red, pink, and blue. Below this, a rectangular frame with a similar floral design encloses a stylized Arabic script that appears to be a title or heading. The main body of the text is written in the same calligraphic style, with the script flowing down the page in a series of vertical columns, each separated by thin vertical lines. The script is black, with some decorative elements in red, pink, and blue that add to the ornate appearance of the text. The overall impression is one of elegance and artistic craftsmanship, typical of historical Islamic calligraphy and decorative arts.

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

This image shows a page from an illuminated manuscript, likely of Islamic origin, featuring intricate and detailed artistic elements typical of such works. The page is divided into distinct sections, each with its own decorative features.

  • Upper Section: At the top, there is a blue border adorned with floral patterns and gold-colored designs. The flowers are detailed and have a symmetrical arrangement, typical of Islamic art.

  • Central Section: Below the floral border, there is a rectangular block with a blue and gold background. This section contains decorative Arabic calligraphy surrounded by a border with intricate patterns. The calligraphy is ornate and artistic, suggesting it might be a significant verse or phrase.

  • Lower Section: This section occupies the majority of the page and contains two columns of text. The text is written in a flowing, cursive script, likely Arabic, and is set against a gold background. The script is interspersed with small floral and decorative elements, adding to the overall ornate appearance. The columns are separated by a thin vertical line.

The page is bordered by a dark blue frame that encloses the entire design, enhancing the visual impact of the central elements. The overall aesthetic is one of elegance and complexity, characteristic of Islamic manuscript art. The page appears to be aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating its historical value and age.

Text analysis

Amazon

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