Pray for the Peace of Jeruslam, Limestone sculpture at Knesset building, Israel
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem is a limestone sculpture on the southern wall of the Knesset assembly hall, measuring 24 meters wide and 7 meters tall. The monumental work spans the entire wall surface and dominates the parliamentary chamber.
Israeli artist Dani Karavan received the commission in 1964 and completed the installation in 1966. The work was created during a formative period when Israel was establishing its parliamentary presence in a newly designed building.
The Hebrew text carved into the limestone speaks directly to visitors, linking language and artistic vision within the parliamentary halls. The words become part of the wall itself, blending script with stone.
The sculpture can be viewed during organized Knesset tours, which require advance booking and security screening. Plan ahead, as parliamentary buildings have restricted access and visitors must follow official procedures.
The limestone comes from a quarry in Galilee, linking the parliamentary artwork to Israel's natural landscape. This connection to the land transforms the sculpture into something rooted in the geography itself.
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