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Pieter Brueghel the Elder painted "The Wedding Dance" to capture the joy and vibrancy of peasant life in 16th-century Flanders. The painting celebrates the festive spirit and communal traditions of a wedding celebration through lively movement and colorful details. Brueghel was known for his depictions of everyday life and social gatherings, making "The Wedding Dance" a typical subject for his work.

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