diff --git a/hw/xnest/Screen.c b/hw/xnest/Screen.c
index e7f7067cd..48f5e657b 100644
--- a/hw/xnest/Screen.c
+++ b/hw/xnest/Screen.c
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ is" without express or implied warranty.
 #include <xcb/xcb_icccm.h>
 
 #include "mi/mi_priv.h"
+#include "render/mipict.h"
 
 #include "scrnintstr.h"
 #include "dix.h"
@@ -512,6 +513,9 @@ breakout:
     if (!xnestCreateDefaultColormap(pScreen))
         return FALSE;
 
+    if (!miPictureInit(pScreen, 0, 0))
+        return FALSE;
+
     return TRUE;
 }