The artwork titled “Peaceable Kingdom” is the creation of artist Edward Hicks, completed in the year 1828. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a religious painting. This piece is part of the “Peaceable Kingdom” series.
The artwork vividly portrays a serene and harmonious scene, depicting a child standing peacefully among an assembly of animals, both wild and domesticated. A lion, prominent in the scene, is approached by the child in an attitude suggesting peace and fearlessness. Various other animals, including a leopard, a sheep, and oxen, are depicted lounging together in unexpected tranquility. The background features a picturesque landscape with lush trees and a river, where a ship is moored, indicative of exploration and discovery. To the far left, a group of men converses, perhaps signifying the harmonious meeting of cultures or ideologies. The overall composition radiates a vision of peace and unity, reflective of the artist’s religious aspirations and idealism.
