Comments on: Feel Art Again: “Amor Vincit Omnia”

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:18:51 +0000

Anyone notice the shape of the folds in the cloth just below his crotch? That Caravaggio was sneaky.

That art history degree is occasionally good for something.

By: Therese

Therese — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:58:19 +0000

My immediate impression, considering the day on which I looked at this post, was that Cupid was LEAPING. Then I read that he is trampling. But frankly, I do think atoms and Rich are correct. He’s fiddling with his derriere… and seems to be enjoying it.

No disrespect intended, Andréa. You did a great job enlightening us. Caravaggio simply made his man-boy Cupid look very… hm… worthy of discussion, shall we say…?

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:53:33 +0000

Great post!
I would love to see one on Dali :)

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:35:58 +0000

atoms:
He’s definitely wiping with that white cloth.

By: David

David — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:03:01 +0000

I really like this series of posts, too!

Though it may have first come from Virgil, “Amor Vincit Omnia” always makes me think of The Canterbury Tales.

Simon Schama’s “Power of Art” series had a great episode on Caravaggio (episode 1).

By: Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:09:54 +0000

I love this painting. I love how he created a Cupid with features that are childlike, adolescent and adult all at the same time. Thanks for this fantastic blog. I really enjoy it!

By: Andréa

Andréa — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:15:24 +0000

Miss Nae: You’re welcome! I’m very glad you enjoy the series.

By: Miss Nae

Miss Nae — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:04:45 +0000

Thank you Andrea!!

I love the “Feel Art Again” blogs

By: Lisa H

Lisa H — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:22:37 +0000

Caravaggio and his ragtag band of ruffian artist friends had the motto “Nec Spe, Nec Metu” which means “No Hope, No Fear”. He’s reported to have carried a dagger with it engraved on the blade.

By: atoms

atoms — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:22:32 +0000

this is a beautiful painting, but does anyone else get the immediate impression that Cupid is trying thoughtfully to fish something out of his derriere?