Spotprent met Daniel O'Connell als Galileo Possibly 1844 - 1848

"Spotprent met Daniel O'Connell als Galileo" is a satirical print created by John Doyle in the mid-19th century. The print shows Daniel O'Connell, an Irish political leader, depicted as Galileo Galilei being confronted by the Catholic Church for his scientific theories. Doyle's print utilizes the historical figure of Galileo as an allegory to criticize the Irish Catholic Church and its opposition to O'Connell's political views. This lithograph is an example of political cartooning, a genre that uses visual satire to comment on current events and social issues.