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Knowth spiral stone under the stars of Orion

Knowth spiral stone under the stars of Orion

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Spirals on an ancient stone, with Orion rising behind… This stone is fascinating. It forms part of the northern boundary wall of what was once a medieval house. However, closer examination reveals that this stone contains several emblems or symbols which are undoubtedly megalithic art. There are two spirals - one quite obvious just to the left of centre, and another faded spiral on the right. Between these, on a wedge-shaped section of the stone, are several arcs. Undoubtedly this is a stone that was robbed, borrowed or otherwise removed from one of the Neolithic passage-tombs at Knowth and reused during the building of the house. The carving of the emblems on this stone took place probably around 5,200 years ago, but the house dates to several millennia after this. A recent stargazing night at Knowth presented me with a rare opportunity to photograph this stone at night and to capture a photo of this megalithic art, some of which is faded and difficult to see in daylight.

Materials

Printed on high quality photographic paper that is fade resistant. The watermark (logo) shown is not on the final print.

Dimensions

Medium Landscape
Unmounted
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H x W
20.3cm x 30.5cm
8" x 12"

Large Landscape
Unmounted
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H x W
30.5cm x 45.7cm
12" x 18"

Extra Large Landscape
Unmounted
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H x W
61.0cm x 40.6cm
24" x 16"

Super Large Landscape
Unmounted
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H x W
91.4cm x 60.0cm
36" x 24"

Portrait prints are the same dimensions except the height and width are swapped.

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  • Exclusive

    All of my prints are limited to a numbered run of just 100. Each item is individually printed to order by a specialist printshop in Drogheda using archive quality photographic paper.

  • Print Quality

    The image on the website is low resolution with a watermark. The prints are very high resolution, accurately coloured, with no watermark. Each one is signed and numbered on the rear.

  • Unique

    I am one of Ireland's best-known ancient monuments photographers. I have an eye for evocative imagery that reminds the viewer of the timelessness of the mythical Irish landscape.

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