It appears to be a picture of a rat seeking happiness only to be trapped into his own death. The rat looks exhausted from his daily life of works. The rat is wearing office uniform and looks like it was holding a briefcase containing work documents. There is a mouse trap that is using money as a bait. From there, it is certain that the rat is a symbolic representation of our life while the trap of happiness is money. We crave happiness, not realizing happiness is only the state of mind, not money. We should consider finding happiness within ourselves.
The illustration depicts a mouse caught in a mousetrap. The mousetrap is set on a green background and has a pile of money on it. The mouse, which is gray and white, lies on its back. Interestingly, the mouse is wearing a black with white stripped tie. Next to the mousetrap, there's a sign that reads "Happiness this way". Scattered papers and a briefcase are also present near the mousetrap. The image seems to convey a whimsical message about the pursuit of happiness and wealth.