François Quesnel (1543-1619) - Portrait Of Jeanne De Lannoy - Circa 1590

This painting, signed with the monogram "FQ," is attributed to François Quesnel (1543–1619), a renowned portrait painter of the late French Renaissance. The work depicts Jeanne de Lannoy, Lady of Fatouville and wife of Guy de Nollent (c. 1570–1644), an important figure in the Norman nobility. Dating from the 1580s or 1590s, this portrait accurately reflects the fashion of the late 16th century and illustrates the characteristic refinement of Quesnel's style.

The coats of arms visible in the painting symbolize Jeanne's prestigious alliances: those of her husband, Guy de Nollent, her mother, Blanche de Vermandois (of royal lineage), and her father, Jean de Lannoy, Governor of the County of Eu. Jeanne grew up at the Château de Daméraucourt and, after her marriage, resided at the Château de Saint-André-d'Hébertot, where she died in 1626. This portrait is not only a remarkable work of art but also a valuable historical record of the alliances and social standing of an influential aristocratic family of the time.

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