Peaceable Kingdom

"Peaceable Kingdom" by Edward Hicks is a notable example of Religious painting rooted in American folk art. Hicks, a distinguished Christian minister and member of the Society of Friends, created these works as visual expressions of his Quaker beliefs. The painting exemplifies Naïve art (primitivism) with its simple, honest depictions and symbolic imagery of peace and harmony among animals and humans. Hicks often produced multiple versions of the "Peaceable Kingdom," emphasizing themes of unity, spiritual harmony, and his faith-driven hope for a better world.