Arnolfini facts for kids

Arnolfini is a name that can refer to different things. It might be a place, a person, or even a famous painting! Let's explore what "Arnolfini" can mean.

The Arnolfini Arts Centre

The Arnolfini is a well-known arts centre and gallery. You can find it in Bristol, England. It's a place where people go to see amazing art from all over the world.

Famous People Named Arnolfini

There have been a few important people named Arnolfini throughout history.

Giovanni Arnolfini, the Merchant

Giovanni Arnolfini was a merchant who lived a long time ago. He was born around 1400 in Lucca, a city in Tuscany, Italy. He became famous because he is believed to be one of the people in a very well-known painting.

Giovanni Attilio Arnolfini, the Water Expert

Another person named Giovanni Attilio Arnolfini lived from 1733 to 1791. He was an Italian expert in hydrology. Hydrology is the study of water, like how it moves and where it goes. He was also a writer.

The Arnolfini Portrait

The Arnolfini Portrait is a super famous painting. It was created in 1434 by a painter named Jan van Eyck. He was an artist from the Early Netherlands. This oil painting shows a couple and is known for its incredible detail.

See also

• Arnolfo (disambiguation)