The artwork, titled “Peaceable Kingdom,” was created by Edward Hicks in the year 1828. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a religious painting. This piece is part of Hicks’s “Peaceable Kingdom” series.
The artwork depicts a tranquil scene that symbolizes peace and harmony in accordance with biblical prophecy. In the painting, a variety of animals, including a lion, a leopard, a cow, and a lamb, are portrayed lying calmly together, an image contrary to their natural instincts. At the center stands a child clothed in white, gently resting one hand on the lion’s head, symbolizing innocence and peace. In the background, a group of human figures, dressed in traditional Quaker attire, appears engaged in conversation, while a ship is visible on a serene river, suggesting a journey or an era of peace and prosperous exploration. The artwork is set against a landscape of lush trees and autumnal colors, invoking a sense of calm and reconciliation.
