*Published "Wisdom and Compassion" Marilyn Rhie and Robert Thurman, Taiwan
The Mahasiddhas Saraha, Dombipa apon a tiger and possibly Padmavajra in the cave. This painting is a classic example of the "Situ Panchen" style and the subject matter of the entire set of probably three paintings ( see #__) is the "Eight Great Adepts". See Dr P. Pal, New Mexico "97 for a description of another painting in this set.
For a discusssion of the Situ Panchen of Palpung style in general and the iconographic standards of the various sets specifically see David Jackson, "A History of Tibetan Painting", Wien 1996.
M. Mokotoff 11/18