Winter 1709

"Winter", an etching by Bernard Picart, depicts a classical sculpture of the figure of Winter. The image is a reproduction of a marble statue, created by François Girardon de Troyes, that stood in the gardens of Versailles. The figure of Winter is shown standing with his arms crossed, his body partly covered by a cloak, and his head resting on his hand. The figure stands on a pedestal with an urn in front of him. The engraving is a faithful representation of the original statue, providing viewers with a glimpse of the artistic style of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.