Two scenes of peasant life in modern times, depicted by Brughel the Elder, circa 1621
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4. Family, daily life and social inequality in Europe.
Pictorial collaboration between Brueghel the Elder and Momper to depict the daily life of the European peasantry
Representation of modern peasantry through the celebration of marriage between two villagers
Festive scene of the 17th century peasantry dancing with the Archdukes during their visit
Interior of a village kitchen in 17th century Europe depicted by Ostade
Peasant scene showing a group of villagers indoors singing and dancing to music
Peasant scene showing a group of villagers indoors singing and dancing to the music of a flute and a violin
Brueghel depicted here the festival of wine and St. Martin in Early Modern Europe with a large crowd of peasants celebrating the autumn slaughter
Depiction of a couple of villagers shopping at a market
Festive activities of the European peasantry in Early Modern Spain
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