Salome

There was a bitter taste on thy lips. Was it the taste of blood? Nay; but perchance it was the taste of love. They say that love hath a bitter taste...

When I first became interested in the story of Salome and John the Baptist, I didn't know exactly why it was so interesting to me, but it was a dramatic and unusual subject to ask artists to sketch. However, as time passed, I realized the themes that run through the story have been an important part of my personal life.

Anyhow, here are a few of the commissions of this important subject I've received. Also, please see the Michael Zulli gallery for two more Salome artworks, one of them being my favorite of all time...