Amor Vincit Omnia
Details
Polychrome Stone Tesserae
2025
Handcrafted by Rami Hann
41 x 33 in (104 x 84 cm)
Description
This masterpiece of a mosaic captures the title of this piece, “Amor Vincit Omnia” in Latin, meaning “Love Conquers All” in English. The phrase is derived from Virgil’s Eclogues, short pastoral poems that depicted rural life without the complexities of “civilized society.”
“Amor”, known as Eros in Greek and Cupid in Roman mythology, stands on the left, holding his bow and arrow. Anyone shot with one of his arrows falls in love or lust with the first person they lay eyes on. Aries, the god of war, clutches a spear in his right hand and Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, stares straight ahead in the middle.
The affair between Aphrodite and Aries is infamous in Greek mythology, as two opposite gods of love and war. Aphrodite bore Cupid as one of their children.
This work is based off of a 4th century Roman mosaic in Sepphoris in the central Galilee region of northern Israel, just a few kilometers north of Nazareth. Formerly a Palestinian-Jewish village known as Saffuriya in Arabic or Tzipori in Hebrew, it is known for being the Virgin Mary’s birthplace in late antiquity.
Details
Polychrome Stone Tesserae
2025
Handcrafted by Rami Hann
41 x 33 in (104 x 84 cm)
Description
This masterpiece of a mosaic captures the title of this piece, “Amor Vincit Omnia” in Latin, meaning “Love Conquers All” in English. The phrase is derived from Virgil’s Eclogues, short pastoral poems that depicted rural life without the complexities of “civilized society.”
“Amor”, known as Eros in Greek and Cupid in Roman mythology, stands on the left, holding his bow and arrow. Anyone shot with one of his arrows falls in love or lust with the first person they lay eyes on. Aries, the god of war, clutches a spear in his right hand and Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, stares straight ahead in the middle.
The affair between Aphrodite and Aries is infamous in Greek mythology, as two opposite gods of love and war. Aphrodite bore Cupid as one of their children.
This work is based off of a 4th century Roman mosaic in Sepphoris in the central Galilee region of northern Israel, just a few kilometers north of Nazareth. Formerly a Palestinian-Jewish village known as Saffuriya in Arabic or Tzipori in Hebrew, it is known for being the Virgin Mary’s birthplace in late antiquity.
Details
Polychrome Stone Tesserae
2025
Handcrafted by Rami Hann
41 x 33 in (104 x 84 cm)
Description
This masterpiece of a mosaic captures the title of this piece, “Amor Vincit Omnia” in Latin, meaning “Love Conquers All” in English. The phrase is derived from Virgil’s Eclogues, short pastoral poems that depicted rural life without the complexities of “civilized society.”
“Amor”, known as Eros in Greek and Cupid in Roman mythology, stands on the left, holding his bow and arrow. Anyone shot with one of his arrows falls in love or lust with the first person they lay eyes on. Aries, the god of war, clutches a spear in his right hand and Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, stares straight ahead in the middle.
The affair between Aphrodite and Aries is infamous in Greek mythology, as two opposite gods of love and war. Aphrodite bore Cupid as one of their children.
This work is based off of a 4th century Roman mosaic in Sepphoris in the central Galilee region of northern Israel, just a few kilometers north of Nazareth. Formerly a Palestinian-Jewish village known as Saffuriya in Arabic or Tzipori in Hebrew, it is known for being the Virgin Mary’s birthplace in late antiquity.
Creation
Mosaic‑making has a lineage spanning thousands of years. Early civilizations created stone tapestries to adorn homes, honor culture, and impress guests. Antico Contempo brings this tradition into the modern day, utilizing ancient techniques in both restored and contemporary designs.
Each mosaic begins with research into historic patterns, materials, and techniques to capture their cultural and visual language. We reimagine these compositions for a modern setting while honoring their original spirit. In collaboration with mosaic artists, historians, and designers, we create works that unite antique and contemporary sensibilities, rich with color and emotion.
The process starts with natural stone like marble, granite, limestone, onyx, and travertine—never colored or dyed. Hand‑cut into tesserae, every piece is arranged with patience, artistry, and mastery of ancient craft. After weeks, months, or even years of meticulous craftsmanship, each mosaic is completed with a refined frame, ready for effortless display.
