Cavalleria Rusticana Painting by Zachary Walsh

Painting: Oil on Wood.

New paintings commissioned by Opera Holland Park, for their 2013 seasonal productions. http://www.operahollandpark.com/
Cavelleria Rusticana
In this depiction, Alfio is portrayed brandishing a Stiletto knife whilst clasping an empty chalice of wine. "At home the wine cup passes too freely." He stands with his back to a heavily ornate Sicilian church door. The depicted saints rally as if conscious of his impending tragedy. "Unbacio, Mamma! un alto bacio! - Addio (one kiss, one kiss, my Mother. And yet another farewell).