Brueghel

How does this painting by Peter Brueghel reflect pre-modern life?

This painting reflects pre-modern life because of the community and group aspects represented. While none of the people in the painting seem particularly wealthy or happy, they are still enjoying themselves within the constraints of the party. Most importantly, they are celebrating as a jointed community, together as one group. One of the main themes of Brueghel's paintings is the community aspect of the people depicted, and this is shown in full force in the painting above. Lastly, it seems fairly clear that the musicians playing the bagpipes off to the side are volunteering at the party and aren't being paid for the services, another aspect of the pre-modern era. All of these ideas represent the communal aspects of pre-modern life, especially in the middle class depicted in the paintings.