{"product_id":"youth-reading-under-a-flowering-tree-sultan-muhammad","title":"Youth Reading Under a Flowering Tree - Sultan Muhammad","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Persian miniature depicting a youth reading beneath a blossoming tree, executed in the distinctive style of the Safavid court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature painting, attributed to the Safavid master Sultan Muhammad, depicts a solitary figure seated beneath a blossoming tree. The subject is engaged with a book, a common motif in Persian courtly art that signifies intellectual refinement and poetic contemplation. The composition is structured around the vertical axis of the tree, which provides a natural frame for the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a flattened perspective, typical of the period, where the focus remains on the decorative quality of the surface rather than three-dimensional depth. The figure wears a vibrant turquoise robe, contrasting with the warm, golden-toned background. The tree, rendered with delicate, rhythmic brushwork, is laden with white blossoms, suggesting the arrival of spring. The ground is dotted with small, stylised plants, a hallmark of the Tabriz school of illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSultan Muhammad was active in the royal workshops of the Safavid court, where he produced works for manuscripts such as the Shahnameh. His style is characterised by a high degree of technical precision and a sophisticated use of colour. The fine lines used to delineate the facial features and the folds of the clothing demonstrate the meticulous nature of this tradition. This piece reflects the aesthetic values of the sixteenth-century Persian elite, who prized the synthesis of literature and visual art. The use of gold leaf in the background adds a luminous quality to the work, elevating the scene from a simple observation to a stylised, idealised representation of courtly life. The balance between the organic forms of the tree and the geometric precision of the figure creates a harmonious visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/death-listened-to-the-nightingale-harry-clarke\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDeath Listened to the Nightingale - Harry Clarke — Harry Clarke\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-pearl-of-the-warrior-edmund-dulac\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Pearl of the Warrior - Edmund Dulac — Edmund Dulac\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sultan Muhammad","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805020393807,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805055652175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805055684943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805055717711,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805055750479,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805055783247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805055816015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805055848783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805055881551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805055914319,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805055947087,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805055979855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Youth-Reading-Under-a-Flowering-Tree_Poster_CompositorV1_1789647090493.jpg?v=1789647310","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/youth-reading-under-a-flowering-tree-sultan-muhammad","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}