Peaceable Kingdom

Edward Hicks' Peaceable Kingdom is a quintessential example of Naïve art (primitivism) that combines his devout faith with his talents as a folk painter. As a distinguished Christian minister of the Society of Friends (Quakers), Hicks created this religious painting depicting a harmonious scene of animals peacefully coexisting, symbolizing ideals of peace and spiritual unity. His style, marked by simplicity and sincerity, reflects the characteristics of Naïve art, emphasizing moral messages over technical accuracy and giving the artwork a timeless, folk-quality appeal.