秘殿珠林續編(乾清宮),頁93 &*故宮書畫錄第三冊(卷五),頁127-128 &*故宮書畫圖錄,第三冊,頁25-26&*維摩詰為毗耶離城長者,釋迦同時人。嘗因病說法,佛遣文殊師利往與論道,世傳維摩示疾圖。本幅筆力勁挺,設色古厚。維摩坐榻上,背立天女而無文殊,故清高宗疑非全本。語見壬午題贊中。&*The subject "Vimalakirti Debating the Scriptures" describes how the scholar Vimalakirti engaged in debate over Buddhist doctrine with Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. However, in this painting, only Vimalakirti is shown, holding a fly-whisk in his right hand. He sits at an angle against a small, lion-shaped learning table, and his left hand is leisurely placed on his knee. He has a long beard and his upper garments are loosened to expose the chest, of an old man. And standing behind is a heavenly maiden holding a basket of flowers. Judging from the figural style, it appears to be Ming (1368-1644) in date. The lohan platform on which Vimalakirti sits has screen-like sides, a soft wicker mat for comfort, and a border decorated with a circular pattern. Of the three sides with low screens, the rear one is the highest and resembles the shape of the Chinese character for mountain ( shan 山 ), hence the alternate name "mountain screen." The two horizontal slats of the screen sides have vertical braces, giving a decorative effect. The sides are made of wooden panels placed within rounded frames, which are believed to a raised line and cut to fit. The panels inside the frame and the cusped openings below the platform surface are distinguished by their beautiful natural wood grain pattern-demonstrating the exacting craftsmanship of the furniture makers. &*傳說中,維摩詰是印度毗耶離城的一個長者,與釋迦是同時代的人。嘗因病說法,佛派遣文殊師利前往與之辯論佛理。 此圖獨畫大乘居士維摩詰坐於榻上,右手持麈尾,斜靠於獅形的憑几上,左手閒置於膝。臉部有鬍鬚,坦露的胸部似乎顯示出其身體的嬴弱,其身後站有一位手執花盆的天女。 本幅筆力勁挺,設色古厚。從風格觀之,當是明代作品。&*The subject of "Vimalakirti Discussing the Way"describes how the Indian scholar Vimalakirti preached the Buddha's teachings while ill in bed. Mañjušri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, thereupon appeared and entered into a discussion with him. Here, however, only Vimalakirti is shown. He holds a fly whisk in his right hand and sits leaning against a small armrest (with his left hand leisurely on his knee). He has a long beard and his upper garments are loosened to expose the old man's chest. Behind is a maiden with a basket of flowers. The brushwork is powerful and the use of colors is archaic and rich. Judging from the figural style, however, this work appears to date from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).