In addition to the various animals with a child, Hicks would add a small depiction of William Penn's treaty with the Indians — a near-contemporary version of a peaceable kingdom.
This painting, however, is different. Hicks sympathized with his cousin Elias Hicks as Friends became divided in 1827. See the large group of Quakers in the left side of the picture? These are leaders among Friends, going back to George Fox, William Penn and Robert Barclay in the back of the group. Elias Hicks stands in the front row.
Source: Philadelphia Quakers: 1681-1981
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4 comments:
I love your post, so educational and entertaining! From one MNINB'r to another, you're a Versatile Blogger. Check it out and pick up your badge at Colorado Girl Writes, http://kristicarver.blogspot.com
You go girl!
Thank you, Kristi!
Neat info! I went to a Friends church for awhile. Like Kristi, I also nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award: http://jenniferjchow.blogspot.com/2012/05/baatgwa-versatile-blogger-award.html
Thanks, Jennifer! I will visit your blog.
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