Fidenza, cathedral (Cathedral of San Donnino): “The Prophet Ezekiel” by Benedetto Antelami. The prophet holds a scroll that refers to the meaning of the church as the “Gate of Heaven”; it reads: Ezechiel Propheta; vidi portam in domo Domini clausam (Ezekiel Prophet; I saw the door closed in the house of the Lord). In the dome of the niche is a bas-relief depicting a Madonna and Child surrounded by bunches of flowers and fruit surmounted by an inscription that explains its theological meaning. Cattedrale di S. Donnino, Fidenza (PR), Emilia Romagna, Italia - Italy
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Fidenza, cathedral (Cathedral of San Donnino):
“The Prophet Ezekiel” by Benedetto Antelami.
The prophet holds a scroll that refers to the meaning of the church as the “Gate of Heaven”; it reads: Ezechiel Propheta; vidi portam in domo Domini clausam (Ezekiel Prophet; I saw the door closed in the house of the Lord).
In the dome of the niche is a bas-relief depicting a Madonna and Child surrounded by bunches of flowers and fruit surmounted by an inscription that explains its theological meaning.
Cattedrale di S. Donnino, Fidenza (PR), Emilia Romagna, Italia - Italy

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Jul 18, 2024

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Italy Emilia Romagna Parma Fidenza Cathedral Duomo Gothic Il Duecento 13th Century Art Artwork Sculpture Benedetto Antelami Statue Cartouche Religion Prophet Ezekiel Christianity Mary The Virgin Infant Jesus Flower Fruit Relief Bas-Relief Art Style Romanesque

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