At just eight years old, Akiane Kramarik painted a breathtaking portrait of Jesus titled Prince of Peace—a masterpiece that would later be stolen, lost for years, and finally rediscovered in a twist of fate. Today, at 28, Akiane is a celebrated artist, author, and philanthropist, but her journey began with a series of extraordinary visions that defied her atheist upbringing.
Born into a family that never discussed religion, Akiane shocked her parents when she began describing vivid dreams of God. With no outside influence—no church, no religious teachings—she claimed to hear a quiet, beautiful voice guiding her. Her mother, Forelli, recalls, “We didn’t pray or talk about God. Then suddenly, Akiane was sharing detailed visions of His love.”
Determined to capture what she saw, Akiane searched for a model who resembled the Jesus of her dreams. After a day of prayer with her family, a tall carpenter arrived at their door seeking work. The moment she saw him, she knew—he was the one. Using him as inspiration, she painted Prince of Peace, a work so stunning it earned her a feature on The Oprah Show at age nine. When asked about her talent, young Akiane simply replied, “It comes from God.”
But the painting’s journey was far from over. Stolen before an exhibition, it vanished for 16 years, hidden away in darkness. Akiane eventually recovered it, only to sell it to a collector—who later kept it locked in a stairwell. Despite legal battles, she couldn’t reclaim it, so she focused on new art, traveling the world to teach and spread messages of peace.
Then, in 2019, a miracle happened. A wealthy family purchased Prince of Peace for $850,000, vowing to preserve it for future generations. When Akiane finally saw her childhood masterpiece again, she fell to her knees in tears. “Love is powerful,” she told CBS. “It always shows up for those who need it most.” Today, the painting is displayed at the Belóved Gallery in Texas, a testament to faith, destiny, and the unbelievable talent of a child who painted what she believed was the true face of Jesus.