Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di 17th century

This 17th-century illuminated manuscript page from the *Bustan (Orchard)* by the Persian poet Sa'di showcases the beauty of Islamic calligraphy. The page is richly decorated with elaborate floral motifs and geometric patterns executed in gold, a characteristic feature of Persian manuscript art. Sa'di's *Bustan*, a collection of ethical and philosophical verses, was widely popular throughout the Islamic world, influencing art and literature for centuries.