Belóved Gallery & Café

When eight-year-old Akiane Kramarik painted the face of Jesus from her recurring heavenly visions, she never expected the painting to become a world-renowned masterpiece or for it to be stolen. Now, the “Prince of Peace,” considered one of the most recognized faces of Jesus across the world, hangs on the wall in Belóved Gallery after nearly two decades of being hidden away. The extraordinary story of the painting’s creation, disappearance, and miraculous recovery is the heartbeat of Belóved Gallery’s premier exhibition, “Akiane: The Early Years.”

A remarkable collection spotlighting ten of Akiane’s original childhood paintings, Akiane: The Early Years, allows in-person viewings of the Prince of Peace for the first time since its creation. Among the collection are works such as Dreams and The Missing Years, also reimagined from Akiane’s visions of heaven, and Turquoise Eyes, Akiane’s eleven year old self-portrait. The Lost & Found Timeline details the story of the Prince of Peace and includes Akiane’s childhood photographs. Selected poems written by Akiane before the age of sixteen cover the walls. Akiane: A Portrait of the Artist, the exclusive short film that plays in Belóved Gallery’s media room, follows Akiane’s journey through poverty, childhood fame, and tragic loss to becoming the master artist she is today. Belóved Gallery seeks to amplify Akiane’s message of unwavering faith, unconditional love, and eternal life through this unique exhibition, opening a doorway of hope for all.