“Grave of William Penn at Jordans in England” is an artwork created by Edward Hicks in the year 1848. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art, or Primitivism, movement and falls under the genre of landscape painting.
The artwork depicts a tranquil rural scene centered around the grave of William Penn. In the foreground, a small group of people, accompanied by their livestock, are situated near a dense cluster of trees, adding a pastoral element to the composition. Further into the background, a stately house with several figures both near its entrance and arriving by horse-drawn carriage, evokes a sense of historical context. The meticulously rendered foliage in warm autumn colors, sprawling fields, and the diffused light of the sky all contribute to the serene and reflective atmosphere of the scene. The overall composition not only captures the essence of the landscape but also evokes a deeper historical significance through its portrayal of Penn’s final resting place.
