Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities) 16th century

"Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities)" is a 16th-century illustration by Muhi al-Din Lari, depicting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The artwork is a miniature painting, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The image is a detailed depiction of the Kaaba, the central structure in Mecca, surrounded by other buildings and minarets. It demonstrates the intricate details of Ottoman-era miniature painting, using vibrant colors and fine lines to portray a complex scene, often seen in Islamic manuscript illustrations.