Peaceable Kingdom

"Peaceable Kingdom" by Edward Hicks exemplifies a quintessential Religious painting rooted in Naïve art (primitivism), reflecting his deep Quaker faith and belief in harmony and peace. As an American folk painter and Christian minister, Hicks's work features simple, heartfelt imagery with clear symbolism, characteristic of Naïve art. The painting vividly depicts animals and humans coexisting peacefully, symbolizing the biblical prophecy of peace and unity, embodying Hicks's devotion and the spiritual ideals of the Society of Friends.