This paper discusses Auden's poem "Musee de Beaux Arts", which presents the idea that Breughel's work depicted
everyday events but in the
corner of the painting is a
small depiction of
human suffering such as the crucifixion of Jesus. The author asks "What can any one man do to make a difference in the face of human
tragedy?" and states that Auden's answer would be: Tell the tale, paint the picture, write the poem describing the human suffering to rouse others to
consciousness and involvement.