Francoys de Scepeaulx 1564

This 1564 engraving by Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey depicts Francoys de Scepeaulx, Seigneur de Vieilleville Mareschal de France. The work features a bust-length portrait of Scepeaulx in a detailed suit of armor. His serious expression and the inscription “In spem contra spem” (“In hope against hope”) suggest a man of courage and resilience. The detailed armor, the heraldic shield, and the oval format are characteristic of 16th-century portrait engravings. The artwork provides insight into the artistic trends of the time and offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure of the French Renaissance.