This was the first large ship to be built entirely in France, both in design and execution. Commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu, its construction was entrusted to the famous master carpenter Charlies Morieur of Dieppe. Completed in 1636 at the La Roche Bernard shipyard, the vessel was one of the most imposing of its time. Particular attention was paid to the vessel's sculptural decoration, to which many artists and engravers contributed.
The box features the famous double planking and couples principle, which characterizes the hull's construction and quality
Scale: 1/50
Height: 615 mm
Length: 805 mm
Mounting: 2/3
