“Prince of Peace,” a painting by Akiane Kramarik, depicts Jesus and was created when she was just 8 years old. Rediscovered after being stolen and hidden for 16 years, the artwork now hangs in a Texas gallery. Raised in Idaho without religious influence, Akiane’s spiritual journey began unexpectedly. She said, “It comes from God.
His voice is soft and lovely.” Inspired by a vision, Akiane painted after seeing a carpenter resembling Jesus at her door. Despite legal battles, she recovered the painting and sold it to a collector. Akiane reflected, “It’s still surreal to me… Love is incredibly potent.”