Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities) 1653 - 1703

"Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities)" is a 17th-century illustrated manuscript by Muhi al-Din Lari, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's a calligraphic work written in Persian script with a miniature painting, a depiction of a mosque surrounded by trees, at the top. The illustration is framed by a calligraphic border and features a gold-domed mosque and stylised trees. The manuscript is an example of Islamic calligraphy and illumination, demonstrating artistic excellence in the Ottoman period.