Jean de Rouen: A Renaissance Master in Portugal Early Life and Origins Born in Rouen, France, around 1500, Jean de Rouen (also known as João de Ruão or Joao de Ruao) remains a somewhat enigmatic figure. Details of his early life and training are scarce, but it is understood he honed his skills as both a sculptor and an architect within the French artistic tradition before embarking on a pivotal journey to Portugal. Arrival in Portuga…