Antonio de Arfian facts for kids

Antonio de Arfian was a Spanish painter who lived in the 1500s. He was active as an artist between the years 1554 and 1587. He created many important artworks, including paintings for the famous Seville Cathedral.

About Antonio de Arfian

Early Life and Training

Antonio de Arfian came from Triana, which is a neighborhood in the city of Seville, Spain. We don't know the exact years he was born or when he died. However, we know he was still alive and working in 1587. He learned how to paint from another well-known artist named Luis de Vargas.

Important Artworks

Antonio de Arfian worked on several big art projects. He painted in different styles, including frescoes (paintings done on wet plaster walls) and oil paintings.

One of his most important works was a large altar-piece for the Seville cathedral. He painted this in 1554. He worked on this project with another painter named Antonio Ruiz.

Later, in 1587, Antonio de Arfian painted a piece called Legend of St. George. He created this painting for the Church of the Magdalene. His son, Alonzo, helped him with this artwork.

See also

In Spanish: Antonio de Alfián para niños