Pitt jaagt als Don Quichot Catharina de Grote schrik aan, 1791 Possibly 1791 - 1794

This satirical print by James Gillray, titled "Pitt jaagt als Don Quichot Catharina de Grote schrik aan" (Pitt chases Catherine the Great as Don Quixote), depicts a humorous scene where a knight, William Pitt, the British Prime Minister, rides a horse towards a terrified Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia. The artwork is a political cartoon from the late 18th century, often referred to as "The Taming of the Shrew" as it references a Shakespeare play. It showcases the political climate of the time with a witty and satirical approach, highlighting the conflicts and power struggles between England and Russia.