Faustina, Statue in the gardens of Versailles, France
Faustine is a marble statue standing in the gardens of Versailles. It shows a woman in a draped garment, seen from behind, with her right hand holding a small object, and it rests on a tall rectangular pedestal surrounded by trees.
The statue was likely brought from Paris to the Grand Trianon in 1809 and installed in the Jardin des Marronniers by 1819. Its nose and some drapery were restored between 1944 and 1945 by Georges Chauvel.
The figure is known by different names over time, such as "Femme inconnue" in old inventories, and today visitors can see it as part of the garden's sculpture collection. The setting among trees gives it a quiet presence, and people often pause there while exploring the grounds.
The statue is located in the Jardin des Marronniers, a part of the Versailles gardens that is open to visitors during garden hours. It is best reached on foot, and the area is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
The statue is sometimes called "Faustine la Jeune" and is thought to depict Faustina the Younger, a Roman empress. It is one of several busts and statues moved from Paris to Versailles in the early 19th century.
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