Vaisseau de guerre français "La Vierge", vers 1638, Adam Willaerts

Warship the virgin of 34 guns commanded by richelieu and louis xiii from holland in 1637. Initially identified by mistake as the fleur de lys. Detail of a painting by adam willaert vessel setting sail, possibly produced at the time of the delivery of the vessel to france in 1637 or 1638. The vessel is painted in the colors of the king of france. André-malraux museum of modern art (muma) - le havre (seine-maritime). Date: between circa 1637 and circa 1638.