Omnia vincit Amor

About this artwork

Amor in gevecht met Pan in een landschap. Rechts zitten twee nimfen.

Art Historical Context

Created in 1599 by Agostino Carracci, *Omnia vincit Amor* captures the timeless struggle between love and untamed desire. The engraving depicts Cupid locked in combat with the goat-legged god Pan amid a serene landscape, while two nymphs watch from the right. This vivid scene draws from the ancient proverb “Love conquers all,” illustrating how passion triumphs over primal forces. Carracci, a leading figure of the Bolognese School, helped steer Italian art away from late Mannerism toward greater naturalism and clarity. His engravings were especially prized for spreading compositions across Eur...

About the Artist

Agostino Carracci · 1557–1602

Agostino left his profession as a tailor to become an artist. His earliest works were engravings, which was an extremely profitable practice and he was famed for having attained new heights of perfection. He was also a skilled painter and collaborated with his famous relations on various commisions. Comment on works: Religious; Portraits.