"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja 1500 - 1550

"Laila and Majnun in School" is a miniature painting from a 16th-century manuscript illustrating the epic poem *Khamsa* by Nizami of Ganja. The scene depicts the legendary lovers Laila and Majnun, who are depicted seated in a schoolroom, surrounded by other students and a teacher. This illustration is an example of the vibrant colors and intricate detail characteristic of Persian miniature painting. The painting's style is influenced by the Timurid period, known for its refined elegance and meticulous craftsmanship, and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.