Zakaria bin Muhammad bin Mahmud Abu Yahya Qazwini

Zakaria al-Qazwini (1198-1283) was a Persian scholar and writer who is known for his illustrated manuscript, "The Wonders of Creation". This encyclopedic work, which covers a wide range of subjects from natural history to geography, features colorful, detailed illustrations that are often described as naturalistic, depicting fantastical creatures, and scenes of the world. Zakaria al-Qazwini's manuscript was widely circulated, influencing later illustrated works and contributing to the development of Islamic art and science.