The Cohen Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Cohen
Cohen is an ancient and revered priestly surname of Hebrew origin, derived from Kohen, meaning "priest." Historically designating direct patrilineal descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, members of the Cohen lineage held sacred duties in the Temple in Jerusalem. Spreading across Europe, Britain, and the Americas over centuries, the surname became one of the most prominent family names in world history, associated with distinction in law, science, literature, medicine, and the arts.
The symbolism of the Cohen coat of arms
Refined and distinctive, the Cohen coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield with black ermine spots, overlaid by a broad deep blue diagonal band (bend) bearing an argent / silver or white dove standing between two silver arrowheads (pheons). In heraldry, the argent / silver or white field with ermine spots denotes high judicial purity and noble lineage, while the deep blue band symbolises truth and loyalty. The dove represents peace and divine grace, while the arrowheads denote swift readiness. Positioned above the shield, the crest features a green sea-horse holding a green lozenge charged with a silver fleur-de-lis.
Historical figures
Leonard Cohen (1934–2016): World-famous Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist celebrated for timeless songs such as 'Hallelujah'.
Stanley Cohen (1922–2020): Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist who discovered cellular growth factors.
Sasha Cohen (b. 1984): Olympic silver medalist and U.S. National Champion figure skater.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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