Spotprent met Daniel O'Connell als rat Possibly 1844

"Spotprent met Daniel O'Connell als rat" is a satirical print by John Doyle, possibly created in 1844. It depicts Daniel O'Connell, a prominent Irish politician, as a rat running away from a dog. The print is a caricature of O'Connell, mocking his political views and actions. The dog is a symbol of the British government, with a label on its back reading “H. of LORDS,” or House of Lords. The print’s title, "There’s much between the cup and the lip," is a proverb meaning that plans can easily go wrong. The print is a powerful example of political satire and is housed at the Rijksmuseum.