The helmet was fashioned in southern Germany circa [1540](https://bit.ly/2kdFNLr), and is unusual because it is one of the few surviving helmets adorned with a crown.

It was purchased in [Augsburg](https://bit.ly/2MwwuQc) on the King's behalf by his agent, the merchant Claus Heijder. The helmet was likely used in [Gustav Vasa's](https://bit.ly/2k10R7K) funeral procession in 1560, because a helmet adorned with a gilded crown is mentioned by a contemporary who witnessed the ceremony. The gilded crown is medieval in style – a suitable symbol of Gustav Vasa, who had one foot in the old union and one in the newly minted [hereditary monarchy](https://bit.ly/2kdG7tD).

King Gustav Vasa's Helmet with a Gilt Crown

A simple butterfly I made for my [Hidden Strawberries](https://art.kianga.eu/projects/W2AkvQ) scene.

I'm not sure if blue monarch butterflies exist in reality, but they do exist in the Guild Wars 2 MMO near a particular strawberry patch.

You're welcome to use this little guy in your own scenes - and if you do, I'd love to hear about it! 🦋

*Modeled in Blender 2.82, textured in Substance Painter 2020.1.0*

Blue Monarch Butterfly

Monarch butterfly for the entomology collection at Virginia Tech. (https://collection.ento.vt.edu/) 

Model created with Photoscan, Maya, and Zbrush. Photos and model by Maureen Saverot.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Department of Entomology.

Catalogue: VTU_ESC_000004

Monarch Butterfly

A legendary monster named King Ghidorah awakens Rodan, as well as other titans, to destroy the world. To defeat them, the crypto-zoological organisation Monarch must rely on the almighty Godzilla

Godzilla 2019

Photogrammetry reconstruction using de aerial dataset from Cyark Open Heritage Project: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/cyark
The Temple of Eshmun (Arabic: معبد أشمون‎) is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. It is located near the Awali river, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of Sidon in southwestern Lebanon. The site was occupied from the 7th century BC to the 8th century AD, suggesting an integrated relationship with the nearby city of Sidon. Although originally constructed by Sidonian king Eshmunazar II in the Achaemenid era (c. 529–333 BC) to celebrate the city’s recovered wealth and stature, the temple complex was greatly expanded by Bodashtart, Yatan-milk and later monarchs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Eshmun

Temple of Eshmun- Detail Area

The Monster of All Battles is here.

From May 11 to May 25, Call of Duty: Warzone Operators can stand toe-to-toe with Kong and Godzilla in the Operation Monarch limited-time mode.

This mode shares a name with the Operation Monarch event, which offers rewards for participating in matches, collecting Monarch Intel, completing challenges, and even buying limited-time Monsterverse Bundles inspired by Godzilla vs. Kong 

model by MMDCharizard

Call Of Duty Warzone King Kong

Photogrammetry reconstruction using de aerial dataset from Cyark Open Heritage Project: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/cyark

The Temple of Eshmun (Arabic: معبد أشمون‎) is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Eshmun, the Phoenician god of healing. It is located near the Awali river, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of Sidon in southwestern Lebanon. The site was occupied from the 7th century BC to the 8th century AD, suggesting an integrated relationship with the nearby city of Sidon. Although originally constructed by Sidonian king Eshmunazar II in the Achaemenid era (c. 529–333 BC) to celebrate the city's recovered wealth and stature, the temple complex was greatly expanded by Bodashtart, Yatan-milk and later monarchs. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Eshmun

Temple of Eshmun

*Tomb of Tự Đức (Vietnamese: Lăng Tự Đức), officially Khiêm Mausoleum (Khiêm Lăng, Hán tự: 謙陵), is located in Huế, Vietnam. It is built for the Nguyễn Emperor Tự Đức and took three years to build from 1864–1867. It is divided into a Temple Area and a Tomb Area.*

*Emperor Tu Duc enjoyed the longest reign of any monarch of the Nguyen dynasty, ruling from 1848-1883. Although he had 104 wives and concubines, he was unable to father a son (possibly he became sterile after contracting smallpox). Thus, it fell to him to write his own epitaph on the deeds of his reign.* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_T%E1%BB%B1_%C4%90%E1%BB%A9c


CyArk 2019: Complex of Hué Monuments - Tomb of Tu Duc - Collected by CyArk. Distributed by Open Heritage 3D. https://doi.org/10.26301/n06n-qa49
(only terrestial DSLR and close-up drone pics used, downsized to 4MP)

Tomb of Tu Duc

Bushongo tribe art is one of the most developed traditional African artistic traditions. It refers to the rich heritage of the tribe including nearly 20 types of masks. “Royal” masks are rare – extremely beautiful and decorative, made of animal fur, raffia and cowry shells. 

Contrary to the name, the masks of this kind are not worn by the ruling monarch, but by those whom the sovereign indicates should wear it. 

ID no.: MOK – M.O./A/1346

Museum: African Museum in Olkusz

https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/1913

Digitalisation: RDW MIC, Virtual Małopolska project

"Royal" mask

In 1652 during the revolts against the monarchy in Paris, the door of the town hall was destroyed. The new oak door was decorated with bronze meduse heads. 

This door survived the fire at the town hall during The Commune, on 24 May, 1871.

The [Musée Carnavalet](https://www.carnavalet.paris.fr/musee-carnavalet), Paris.

[+info](https://www.parismuseescollections.paris.fr/fr/musee-carnavalet/oeuvres/tete-de-meduse-en-mascaron-ornant-la-porte-de-l-ancien-hotel-de-ville#infos-principales)

Head of Medusa - Paris Town Hall (s. XVII)

Titan X (Monarch Legacy Of Monsters Season 2)

Titan X (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2)

Titan X (Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2)

Sea Scarab (Monarch: Legacy of Monster Season 2)

With nearly 1,000 works of art in public spaces, including numerous statues, Paris is brimming with reminders of our history.
Although monarchs have profoundly marked the capital, few have been celebrated in public spaces. The Republic has preferred to pay homage to its great heroes. Only a handful of monuments today commemorate the sovereigns who shaped French history.
Location: Notre-Dame forecourt - Jean-Paul II Square Garden - New Statue 2026, bronze :
Head held proudly and gaze full of pride, Mc Rhonn holds the animal on a leash.
This fictional work should nevertheless strongly inspire sculptors of our time to celebrate the end of democracy
And the rise of the narcissistic pervert, skilled in various forms of manipulation.

Mc Rhonn-Premier   Statue

A 3D model of the monarch butterfly wing part of the headphones seen in "Magnet" composed by minato (aka Ryusei-P), performed by Vocaloids Hatsune Miku and Megurine Luka.

Created using Autodesk Maya 2019.

Magnet Butterfly Headphones - Vocaloid

Silver Groat depicting a bust. possibly of Henry VIII (1547-51)

Obverse

Bust of monarch

Fragmentary Latin lettering around the edge

Reverse

A quartered shield with:

. Castles, Lions, and a cross dividing the shield

. Surrounded by a partial circular border

. Irregular shape typical of hand-struck coins

Identification

Why it looks so rough

they were often made by:

Cutting irregular chunks from silver bars

Hammer-striking them by hand

Resulting in off-center designs, uneven edges, and partial legends

Information: unverified

Edward-vi-groat

The imperial crown was often an intricately designed piece of jewelry made from valuable materials such as gold silver and precious stones. It was an important symbol of power and status and was often worn on important occasions such as coronations and other ceremonies. The imperial crown often had special symbolic meaning for the particular country or empire it represented. For example the crown of the Holy Roman Empire was decorated with an eagle symbolizing the empire. In some cases the imperial crown was also presented as part of lavish theatrical performances and stagings. These productions were intended to highlight the power and splendor of the monarchy and impress audiences. A well known example of this is the opera The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in which an imperial crown appears as part of the plot. Today due to the abolition of the monarchy in many countries many imperial crowns are part of museum exhibits and historical collections. They are an important part of

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