Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen

The central figure, Dolpopa, is shown in a frontal view with a prominent, round face, wide eyes, and a small mouth, wearing a red pandita hat and traditional monastic robes in layered shades of orange and red. He sits in a relaxed meditative pose with his hands resting on his knees, his fingers adorned with rings. To his left and right, large white lotus flowers rise from the throne, each supporting a miniature deity figure. Below the throne, two stylized white snow lions flank a central composition of ritual implements, including a golden dharmachakra (wheel of law), a vase, and a bowl. The figure is framed by an aureole of vibrant orange and dark blue, set against a background of stylized clouds and sky.

Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen (1292–1361) was the founder of the Jonang tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, primarily known for his propagation of the 'Shentong' (extrinsic emptiness) philosophical view. This painting serves as a devotional icon (thangka) used in liturgical practice to facilitate connection with the lineage founder.