"merry company" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2012, Jay Richard Judson, Gerrit Van Honthorst: A Discussion of his Position in Dutch Art",
          "text": "The continued interest of the Utrecht School in such merry companies is found as late as 1644 in Bronchorst's Merry Party also in Brunswick.",
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        "A painting, usually from the 17th century, showing a small group of people enjoying themselves, usually seated with drinks and music."
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        "(art) A painting, usually from the 17th century, showing a small group of people enjoying themselves, usually seated with drinks and music."
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