Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography v2.c8.s21.45

v2.c8.s21.45

Vidhurapaṇḍita is shown seated on a low stool, the seat of which is interlaced with tape like the modern *pīṛhis* of the Panjāb. The face of the paṇḍit is rather plump, but the features are refined, and the lustrous eyes with their contemplative gaze give a spiritual effect to his face. On the forehead the circular decorative mark (*ṭikā*) is prominent. The limbs of the figure are well modelled and the drawing of the fingers is, as usual, exquisite, showing much delicacy and grace of form.