View from the Tempest 1825

Edward Hicks, a prominent American folk artist, painted “View from the Tempest” in 1825. The painting depicts a scene from the play "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare, where the characters Prospero, Miranda, Ariel and Caliban are shown in a landscape. Hicks’s painting is characterized by its simple composition and vibrant colors. The style is typical of American folk art, where everyday scenes and biblical narratives are portrayed in a naive and charming way.