Which culture produced artwork recording the daily lives of ordinary people?

What images are featured on the retangular panels along the sides the image above

The three-movement symphony of sorrowful songs features a different text for each movement. its second movement (below) concerns the plight of a young polish prisoner seeking the protection of the queen of heaven. who is the composer of this piece

Answer the following question in 3-4 sentences. what is the above image of? why was it created