Double Page in Nasta'liq Script from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami 1550 - 1599

This double page from a manuscript of *Yusuf and Zulaikha* by Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami (1414-1492) features intricate Nasta'liq script within a decorative frame. The page is composed of elaborate interlacing floral patterns, predominantly in gold and blue, with subtle splashes of red. This example of Islamic calligraphy, created in the 16th century, is a testament to the skillful artistry of Persian book illumination during the Safavid period. The *Yusuf and Zulaikha* manuscript, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a captivating blend of literary and visual art, representing a rich tradition of artistic expression in the Islamic world.