After being stolen, wrongly sold, and hidden away for 16 years, Akiane Kramarik’s painting Prince of Peace—a stunning portrait of Jesus she painted at just 8 years old—was finally recovered and recognized as a masterpiece.
Now 28, Akiane is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She says the inspiration for her painting came from recurring visions and a deep sense of spiritual calling. Despite being raised in an atheist home in Idaho, with no religious influence, Akiane began having vivid dreams and conversations about God at a very young age.
When she couldn’t find a model for Jesus, her family prayed—and soon after, a carpenter resembling her vision…
