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Nymphs and a Satyr (Amor Vincit Omnia)
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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.
| Artist / Maker | Nicolas Poussin |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1625–27 |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 121 x 152 x 7 cm (47 5/8 x 59 13/16 x 2 3/4 in.); Unframed: 97 x 127.5 cm (38 3/16 x 50 3/16 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Nicolas Poussin (French, 1594–1665) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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