Brueghel refers to a family of Flemish painters from the 16th and 17th centuries, most notably Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his sons, Pieter Brueghel the Younger and Jan Brueghel the Elder. They are celebrated for their detailed landscapes and vibrant depictions of peasant life, often infused with moral lessons and social commentary. Pieter Bruegel the Elder is particularly known for his works like "The Peasant Wedding" and "The Tower of Babel," which showcase his unique style and keen observation of human behavior. The Brueghel family significantly influenced the development of genre painting in Europe.