Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v2.c8.s21.11

v2.c8.s21.11

The two figures just in front of the king are those of his ministers. One of them seems to be of a care-free temperament, for he has raised two of his fingers simply to repeat the two objects which have been reserved by the king. His face also, although turned towards the king, does not show any anxious thought, and the high lights placed on his forehead, lips, and chin give a similar impression. The pose of the figure, three-quarter profile in a squatting attitude, is very graceful, and the delineation of the features is most vivacious. The lower part of the body, however, seems rather small when compared with the upper part.