This interdisciplinary volume explores social, cultural and biological definitions of youth and age specific to the medieval north, and changing mentalities towards youth and age as a result of political, cultural, and religious transformations in the north.

"The historical and cultural backdrop for Etty's life and works is studied throughout the book. Chapters detail his studies in Italy and France, his career as a painter, his work with the York School of Design in the final decade of his life, his place in the fine arts market and his emulators are described"--Provided by publisher.