"Oxen amongst Foliage", Folio from a Manafi' al-Hayawan (On the Usefulness of Animals) of Ibn Bakhtishu' 1273 - 1324

"Oxen amongst Foliage" is a folio from *Manafi' al-Hayawan* (On the Usefulness of Animals) by Ibn Bakhtishu'. This 13th-century illustrated manuscript, a foundational text of Islamic natural history, depicts two oxen grazing among stylized foliage. The artist's use of bright colors, flowing lines, and a simple composition create a sense of tranquility and beauty. This work is considered a significant example of Islamic art and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.