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 famous portrait painter of the late French Renaissance. The work depicts Jeanne de Lannoy, Lady of Fatouville and wife of Guy de Nollent (ca. 1570–1644), an important figure of the Norman nobility. Dated to the 1580s–1590s, this portrait accurately reflects the fashions of the late 16th century and illustrates the refinement characteristic of Quesnel's style. The coat of arms visible on the painting symbolizes Jeanne's prestigious alliances: those of her husband, Guy de Nollent, her mother Blanche de Vermandois (royal line), 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 testimony to the alliances and social position of an influential aristocratic family of the time. We can provide you with a more detailed document on the history of Jeanne de Lannoy.