Mohammad, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam 

This illustration by Edmund Dulac depicts a scene from the *Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam*, a collection of poems attributed to the 11th-century Persian polymath Omar Khayyam. The illustration features a regal, bearded figure seated upon an ornate throne, surrounded by three women. One woman stands with a long staff, while another plays a string instrument and a third sits on a cushion playing a drum. The luxurious setting, complete with rich fabrics, suggests the opulence and extravagance of the Persian court, which was a common theme in Dulac’s work. The image is a fine example of the *Art Nouveau* style, characterized by flowing lines, decorative details, and a focus on nature.