This marker is known to be the spiritual cornerstone of Machu Picchu. As both a solstice and equinox marker, its shadow alignments reveal volumes of astronomical data. This plein air painting (done on-site) illustrates the ancient astronomical observatory whose Inkan name of Intihuatana means ‘hitching post of the sun’. This is because at the exact equinox, both spring and fall, the sun stands almost directly above the pillar creating no shadow at all, and for a moment is ‘tied’ to the rock.

Desk Art is an original art reproduction which is lightweight and easy to display. The copy is laminated to foamcore and has a cardboard easel affixed to the back. Available in two sizes: 7"x9" and 10"x12".