Painted with the delicate touch of a master, this exquisite picture is a superb example of Persian court art. The use of costly parchment further suggests that it was originally part of a major work created for an important patron. It depicts a young prince seated with an older man, most probably his teacher. The attention to the details of nature--to the birds, the trees and the flowers--is in the classic Persian tradition. Gazing upon the serene beauty of the scene, we are transported into a timeless dream world.