The Peaceable Kingdom

"The Peaceable Kingdom" by Edward Hicks exemplifies his contribution to American folk art and Religious painting. As a distinguished Christian minister and Quaker, Hicks aimed to depict themes of harmony and peace, often drawing from biblical ideas. His work is a prime example of Naïve art (primitivism), characterized by its simple, expressive style and lack of formal training. The painting illustrates a harmonious animal scene under biblical prophecy, reflecting Hicks’s hope for universal peace and his devotion to faith, making it an iconic piece of American religious and folk art.