Title
Nymphs and a Satyr (Amor Vincit Omnia), c. 1625-1627. Creator: Nicolas Poussin (French, 1594-1665).
Caption
Nymphs and a Satyr (Amor Vincit Omnia), c. 1625-1627. Like his colleague Claude Lorrain, Poussin depicted historical and mythological subjects in landscapes inspired by the countryside around Rome. His themes were often complex, and frequently incorporated witty allusions to classical texts. Here, a playful cupid tugs Pan, the goatlegged Greek god of the woods, toward Venus, the goddess of love. The painting cleverly illustrates the Latin phrase amor vincit omnia, or "love conquers all" (in Greek, pan means "all"). The woodland setting represents the idyllic paradise of Pan?s home.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19F95_441
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NA
Property release
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License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,8Mb (3,6Mb) / 16,1in x 12,2in / 4840 x 3672 (300dpi)