“Peaceable Kingdom” by Edward Hicks, created in 1829, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. This work is part of the “Peaceable Kingdom” series.
The artwork depicts a harmonious, idealized scene wherein a child is leading a lion alongside various animals, symbolizing the biblical prophecy of peace from the Book of Isaiah. The landscape features a gathering of settlers and Native Americans in the background, possibly referencing William Penn’s treaty with Native American tribes. The composition is framed by poetic inscriptions, contributing to the overarching theme of universal peace and unity.
