Edward Hicks, having grown up in Bucks County PA, was as a Quaker and artist of the Mid 1800’s. His work was mostly production works, meaning he made multiples.  His imagery was Quaker based.  He often depicted William Penn signing the treaty with the Indians of PA in the back-round while the for-ground was Mary and baby Jesus sitting with all manner of Gods animals in a peaceful arrangement.  The subject matter of the work spoke to the Quaker congregations of America from the 1800’s to today.  He has been collected by the major museums and plain folk alike.  I grew up with on over the dinner table and looked at it everyday and it helped me to be the kind of man I am today.