Gladstone en Peel als Icarus en Daedalus Possibly 1844 - 1847

"Gladstone en Peel als Icarus en Daedalus" is a satirical cartoon by John Doyle, depicting British politicians William Ewart Gladstone and Robert Peel as Icarus and Daedalus, respectively, from the Greek myth. The work, which was created between 1844 and 1847, is a commentary on the political climate of the time. Doyle portrays Gladstone as Icarus, who falls from the sky after flying too close to the sun, as a symbol of the Free Trade policy, while Peel, representing Daedalus, is soaring high. This artwork offers a glimpse into the social and political tensions of 19th century England. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.