The artwork, titled “Peaceable Kingdom,” was created by artist Edward Hicks in 1825. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and serves as a religious painting within the “Peaceable Kingdom” series.
The artwork depicts a serene landscape embodying a vision of harmony and peace. Central to the piece is a group of diverse animals, including a lamb, leopard, lion, and child, symbolizing a utopian world as inspired by biblical texts. The composition is enhanced with the scriptural quotation surrounding the scene: “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb & the leopard shall lie down with the kid; & the young lion & the fatling together; & a little child shall lead them.” In the background, a tranquil meeting between Native Americans and settlers unfolds near a river, suggesting themes of reconciliation and unity. The overall scene is enveloped in calm, pastoral beauty, emphasizing the idyllic and unifying message of the artwork.
