NEW Hoshen: 12 precious and semi-precious stones

Minimalist Judaica Art Print

This new Hoshen Art Print is inspired by the Hebrew Bible.

In 2021, I read the Torah (in English) with my Havruta and I was facinated by the priestly breastpiece that is described in Exodus 28: 8-21 and Exodus 28: 15-21. I have always loved looking at precious and semi-precious stones. I keep a small stone crystal and rose quartz on my bedside table. In my living room, I have a large labradorite stone on the fireplace mantel.

The stones on this Hoshen Art Print refer to the breastplate (of decision/judgment) inset with precious and semi-precious stones. It was worn by the High Priest during the First and Second Temple periods (c. 832 BCE - 586 BCE and c. 537 BCE - 70 CE respectively). The twelve stones on the hoshen represent the 12 tribes of Israel.

The identity of the stones is contested - and varies based on the translation. For this print, I used three sources: Jewish Publication Society Hebrew-English Tanakh; The Koren Tanakh Maalot-Magerman Edition and The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter.

The stones are left to right:

First row Ruby, Topaz, Emerald

Second Row: Turquoise, Sapphire, Amethyst

Third Row: Sardonyx, Agate, Amber 

Fourth Row: Beryl, Crystal, Jasper

The Hoshen Art Print is available in 3 sizes. I am framing the biggest size for our living room.

Tell me in the comments, which stone is your favorite.

I hope you love this newest Judaica art print.

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