The "Mother of Harlots" is a concept I developed based on a character introduced in the book of Revelation 17:3-6, which says:
"3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. 4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: 5 And upon her forehead was a name written, Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots And Abominations Of The Earth. 6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration."
Though somewhat provocative, the overall image remains both true to the narrative while also being tasteful enough to avoid any potential issues with decency. Many minute details were added that could easily be overlooked, including a reference to her sitting upon the dragon. As such, "The Mother's" throne is here built upon the back of the dragon out of its own flesh.
This digital painting was produced using Autodesk Sketchbook and Adobe Photoshop.
