Spring (Ver), from the series The Seasons

Inscribed at left portion of lower margin: Martius, Aprilis, Maius, sunt tempora ueris. (March, April, and May are the months of Spring.), in cartouche in center of lower margin: VER / Pueritie compar (Spring, similar to childhood), in right portion of lower margin: Vere Venus gaudet florentibus aurea sertis. (In Spring golden Venus rejoices in garlands of blooming flowers.) ; 1st of 4 states