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Eight-pound naval cannon dating back to the reign of Louis XIII
Jean de Guindertal (Smelter)1636
Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides
Paris, France
Created in Le Havre in 1636 by Jean de Gindertal, this cannon was part of a special commission for the Navy, placed by Cardinal Richelieu. Richelieu's grand scheme was to provide the kingdom of France with a powerful Navy, fit for war.
For the first time in France, the artillery for the Navy was different to that of the army. Besides the crowned L of Louis XIII, the cannon has a navy anchor, indicating its service.
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Details
- Title: Eight-pound naval cannon dating back to the reign of Louis XIII
- Creator: Jean de Guindertal (Smelter)
- Date Created: 1636
- Location Created: Le Havre (France)
- Physical Dimensions: Caliber: 8 mm / 0,46 (w) x 2,90 (l) m
- Provenance: acquisition date: 2012 (inventory checking)
- Subject Keywords: Artillery, Anchor, Coat of arms
- Type: Canon
- Medium: Bronze, Fonte
- Inventory: 2012.0.457
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