Peaceable Kingdom

"Peaceable Kingdom" by Edward Hicks is a compelling example of Religious painting that reflects his deep Christian faith and Quaker beliefs. Painted in a style associated with Naïve art (primitivism), Hicks’s work features simplified, heartfelt depictions of animals and people living harmoniously, symbolizing peace and spiritual hope. As a notable folk artist and minister, Hicks’s paintings convey moral and religious ideals through accessible, straightforward imagery, making his work a significant part of American Naïve art (primitivism) and religious art traditions.