“Peaceable Kingdom” is a religious painting completed by Edward Hicks in 1846. This artwork belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is part of a series also titled “Peaceable Kingdom.”
The artwork is a vibrant and detailed composition depicting a harmonious coexistence between various animals and children, portraying a vision of peace and tranquility. Central to the painting are a lion, ox, leopard, and a number of smaller animals and children sitting together in serene companionship. In the background, a group of people appears to be conversing amicably, reinforcing the theme of universal peace. The painting’s lush, pastoral setting and the idealized, simplistic forms characteristic of Naïve Art contribute to its idyllic and peaceful narrative.
