Getty Museum Curators Detail Childhood and Education in Medieval Europe Through Manuscript Collection
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Getty curators Larisa Grollemond and Elizabeth Morrison have released a historical overview of medieval childhood based on the museum's manuscript collection and public inquiries. The study outlines that childhood was recognized as a distinct developmental stage ending between ages 12 and 14, despite high infant mortality rates. Key findings detail class-based education systems, the use of wax tablets for schooling, and the prevalence of apprenticeships for children as young as 10.
- Artists: Lieven van Lathem, David Aubert, Master of Sir John Fastolf, Anovelo da Imbonate, Simon Bening, Master of the Getty Froissart
- People: Larisa Grollemond, Elizabeth Morrison, Erin Migdol
- Museums: Getty Museum, The Met, Walters Art Museum
- Locations: Los Angeles, New York, Baltimore, Dubrovnik
Originally via Getty · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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