. . "As one of a set of tapestries representing the Seasons, this tapestry shows a scene of warmth, luxury and comfort to contrast with the winter weather outside. An elegant lady warms herself by a roaring fire, surrounded with objects showing her wealth and good taste, while her servant brings her cakes; outside skaters and sledgers cross a frozen river. Flemish tapestries like this, with figurative subjects making no allusion to political, historical or religious themes but chosen simply for their highly decorative qualities, were very popular in the later 17th century."@en . .