The Peaceable Kingdom by Edward Hicks. A peaceful assembly of diverse animals—including a lion, ox, leopard, wolf, and lamb—alongside a small child in a landscape with a river and distant figures.

The Peaceable Kingdom

Edward Hicks

1817 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This charming American folk art painting depicts a harmonious biblical scene of wild and domestic animals coexisting in a serene landscape.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Entryway
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft gray

About the piece

The Peaceable Kingdom is a signature work by Edward Hicks, a Quaker minister and folk artist who painted over sixty versions of this biblical prophecy. This composition features a child leading a group of predators and prey—lion and ox, wolf and lamb—symbolizing universal harmony. The naive style is characteristic of early American folk art, with its flat perspective, stylized animal forms, and deep symbolic resonance.

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