19th Century French School - Portrait Of Anne De Lattre, Abbess Of Notre-dame De Beaulieu
Oil on panel
52 x 39.5 cm (68 x 56 cm framed).
Vintage carved wooden frame.
Copy after the painting in the Louvre.
This rare, finely executed portrait depicts Anne de Lattre, abbess of the convent of Notre-Dame de Beaulieu in Sin-le-Noble, near Douai, between 1556 and 1607.
She is shown kneeling before her open Book of Hours, in an attitude of prayer and recollection.
Beneath her azure escutcheon with two golden chevrons, her motto can be distinguished: Penser i fault De Lattre.
The daughter of Jean de Lattre (born in Douai in 1512, died around 1582), Anne de Lattre held the office of abbess for over half a century, before passing away between 1608 and 1609.
The original model of this portrait is preserved in the Louvre museum.
Some traces of age, but good overall condition.
Superb period frame in carved wood, with elegant old patina.
Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting on wood
Length: 68 cm
Width: 56 cm
Reference (ID): 1768796
Availability: In stock
