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More paintings by Raymond Balfe

Kerb 15
Kerb 69

Kerbstone 15 at Knowth, with its impressive designs which resemble a sundial. See another picture of this stone, plus an astronomical interpretation of the stone.

The impressive Kerb 69, captured beautifully as it was lit by sunlight from the side, depicts what some commentators have described as a sunrise.

Crescent moons
The glorious dome

Crescent moons? This stone is located on the southern side of the kerb at Knowth. See photos of the Knowth decorated kerbstones.

"I visited that glorious dome that stands by the dark rolling waters of the Boyne, Where Aongus Og magnificently dwells." - Newgrange by Raymond Balfe.

Dowth moonlight

Moonlight penetrates the passage of Dowth south. Dowth is said to be the grave of Boann, the "bright cow", the Moon goddess.

Sunset viewed from the top of Dowth on August 21, 2001. The distant hill peak is the Hill of Slane, where St Patrick lit Ireland's first paschal fire.


Note: All paintings are copyright of Raymond Balfe. Photographs of the paintings are also copyright of Raymond Balfe. All rights reserved. Under no circumstances can these images be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of the artist. Raymond Balfe can be contacted at mythicalireland@eircom.net. All images seen here are digitally scanned from print film, and colouration may vary from the original painting. The website author cannot be held responsible for this variation.

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