Monadnock Collection

Embalse del Penol, elevated view from El Penon de Guatape, Rock of Guatape, Antioquia Department, Colombia

Shrine to the Virgin Mary, El Penon de Guatape, Rock of Guatape, Antioquia Department, Colombia

El Penon de Guatape, Rock of Guatape, Antioquia Department, Colombia

Mount Monadnock, c. 1911-14 (oil on canvas)
3526175 Mount Monadnock, c.1911-14 (oil on canvas) by Thayer, Abbott Handerson (1849-1921); 56.4x61.4 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving)
959180 Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864)

Typical Mojave desert scenery of Joshua Tree
The rock formations of Joshua Tree National Park were formed 100 million years ago from the cooling of magma beneath the surface

Fugloy island in the light of the midnight sun, Fugloy, Norooyar, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Rock formations in the evening light around the Spitzkoppe, Namibia

Buildings at the harbour in front of the mountains of the island, Honningsvag, Mageroya island, Finnmark County, Norway

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"Discover the Majestic Monadnock: A Journey through Natural and Architectural Wonders" Embark on a breathtaking adventure to explore the captivating beauty of the monadnock, an awe-inspiring geological formation found in various parts of the world. From the elevated view at El Penon de Guatape in Antioquia, Colombia, witness the mesmerizing sight of Embalse del Penol below, as if nature's own masterpiece. As you ascend El Penon de Guatape, also known as Rock of Guatape, feel your heart race with excitement while marveling at its sheer magnitude. This towering monolith is not only a natural wonder but also home to a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary – a spiritual sanctuary amidst this magnificent landscape. Colombia's Antioquia Department boasts more than just one extraordinary monadnock. The region is blessed with multiple formations like El Penon de Guatape that leave visitors spellbound. Each rock tells its own story and offers unique perspectives that will leave you in awe. Travel back in time to Mount Monadnock captured beautifully by an artist's brushstroke around 1911-14. This oil painting transports us into an era where nature reigned supreme and inspired artists to immortalize its grandeur on canvas. Delve into history with an engraving depicting Hampton Roads' Federal fleet from December 1864. Witness how these monumental rocks have witnessed significant events throughout time – standing tall witnesses to our past. Venture further south into Brazil's Chapada Diamantina National Park for another encounter with majestic monadnocks. Amidst typical Mojave desert scenery lies Joshua Tree, showcasing yet another facet of these remarkable geological wonders scattered across continents. The architectural realm has also been influenced by these striking formations; American Victorian architecture finds inspiration from them too. Behold Chicago's iconic Monadnock Building.