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  • Comment: Can't see how this could possibly meet notability criteria for works of art, it seems like it is based on one event, the fact that the painting was stolen. If anything it could be consolidated in the article on the person who painted it. Netherzone (talk) 14:28, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Please remove spam links to purchase book Theroadislong (talk) 15:40, 15 August 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Not clear why we need a separate article on the painting when Akiane has more content than this. Sources here are also poor. Theroadislong (talk) 15:30, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

"Prince of Peace" is a painting created by American artist Akiane Kramarik in 2003 when she was eight years old. The painting depicts Jesus Christ and has received domestic and international attention. Kramarik has stated that the painting was inspired by a vision of Jesus.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

History

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At age eight she had long been seeking the right face to help her paint an image of Jesus from her dreams and visions when a family friend brought to her a carpenter as a possible subject. The man's face closely resembled what Kramarik remembered as the face of Jesus. She completed the portrait in 40 hours. Not long after, it was shipped to her first agent for exhibition, but that agent stole it. Eventually, the artwork was returned, only for her second agent to sell it without permission when it was only meant to be exhibited. For sixteen years the original painting was held stored in a basement, with the then-owner unwilling either to show or to sell it. In December 2019, Prince of Peace was recovered by the artist's family and sold to a private collector for $850,000. After twenty years, the original is now available for public viewing at Beloved Gallery in Marble Falls, Texas.[6] [7] [8]

Reception

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Since its creation, Prince of Peace has been featured in various TV shows, books, magazines, media and reproduced in different print formats.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ Akiane Kramarik (2014-01-08). Akiane on The Katie Couric Show. Retrieved 2024-08-15 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "Akiane Kramarik Archives". Christian Learning & News. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  3. ^ "Opinion: Akiane Kramarik, the woman artist whom God taught to paint". WION. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2024-08-15. [unreliable source?]
  4. ^ "This Artist Sold $25,000 Paintings When She Was 9. Here's What She Is Doing Now". HuffPost. 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  5. ^ Klett, Leah Marianne (2017-06-09). "Image of Jesus in 'Heaven Is for Real' Painted by 'God-Taught' Young Girl Akiane Kramarik (Pictures)". Breaking Christian News: World, Business, and More | The Gospel Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  6. ^ "After Years In Darkness, Akiane Kramarik's Famous Painting Of Jesus Brought 'Into The Light Again' - CBS Chicago". www.cbsnews.com. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  7. ^ Freeman, Suzanne (2024-01-04). "The story behind 'Prince of Peace' and why it's on display in Marble Falls". DailyTrib.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  8. ^ "Artist Akiane Kramarik shares her story of creating world-class paintings since she was 8".
  9. ^ "Best Life: Child prodigy following her passion and so can you!". www.actionnews5.com. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  10. ^ "Oprah Catches Up with This Prodigy 14 Years Later".