Peaceable Kingdom

Edward Hicks' Religious painting titled "Peaceable Kingdom" exemplifies the style of Naïve art (primitivism), characterized by its simple, sincere depiction of a harmonious animal landscape. As both a folk painter and a distinguished Christian minister of the Society of Friends, Hicks infused his work with spiritual themes emphasizing peace and unity. The painting portrays a biblical scene from Isaiah, illustrating animals coexisting peacefully—a reflection of his Quaker values. "Peaceable Kingdom" is a notable example of how religious themes and primitive art styles converge in American folk art.