A painting of the 58 Wrathful Deities of the Guhyagarbha Tantra
Tibet, 18th/19th century
Shri Heruka embracing his partner, while striding in alidhasana on prostrate figures over a lotus base and throne supported by various animals, holding a vajra and ghanta in his primary hands with the others outstretched, the ferocious faces with bared fangs and bulging eyes, backed by outstretched wings and an aureole of flames, surrounded by five emanations of the same deity and animal-headed deities, set amidst charnel ground scenes
25¾ x 19 7/8 in. (65.4 x 50.5 cm.)
A painting of the 58 Wrathful Deities of the Guhyagarbha Tantra
Tibet, 18th/19th century
Shri Heruka embracing his partner, while striding in alidhasana on prostrate figures over a lotus base and throne supported by various animals, holding a vajra and ghanta in his primary hands with the others outstretched, the ferocious faces with bared fangs and bulging eyes, backed by outstretched wings and an aureole of flames, surrounded by five emanations of the same deity and animal-headed deities, set amidst charnel ground scenes
25¾ x 19 7/8 in. (65.4 x 50.5 cm.)