Akiane Kramarik painted her famous image of Jesus, Prince of Peace, when she was just 8 years old, inspired by what she described as recurring spiritual visions. Though her family was not religious, Akiane confidently said her inspiration came from God, a belief she shared publicly when she appeared on The Oprah Show as a child.
The painting gained worldwide attention but was later stolen, mistakenly sold, and kept hidden for 16 years after a clerical error led it to a private collector. Despite losing a court battle to reclaim it, Akiane continued creating art, traveling the world, and sharing messages of peace while keeping the image alive through prints.
In 2019, Prince of Peace resurfaced and was purchased for $850,000 by an anonymous family who restored it to public view. Seeing the painting again after nearly two decades, Akiane described the moment as emotional and surreal.
Now a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Akiane’s story remains a powerful testament to faith, perseverance, and extraordinary artistic talent.