![Fidenza, duomo (Cathedral of San Donnino), sculptures between the main portal and the left one: the niche with “King David” by Benedetto Antelami.
The prophet holds a scroll on which the following inscription can be read in capital letters: DAUID / PPHA / REX / HEC / PORTA / DOMINI / IUSTI: / INTRANT PEREAM (David Propheta Rex – Hec porta Domini iusti intrant per eam [Psalm 118 (117),20]).
In the dome of the niche is the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple.
On the sides are two small panels with the figures of a griffin and a capricorn; above them is a bas-relief probably depicting an Angel showing the way to Rome to a family of rich pilgrims.
Above a band decorated with geometric motifs are the sculpted slabs that begin the Story of San Donnino:
Donnino crowns the emperor Maximian as cubicularius (master of the chamber)
Donnino asks the emperor for permission to put himself totally at the service of Christ.
Even higher up, above an elegant band with a vegetal vine decor...](https://www.photo12.com/lt/ghr26a00_448.jpg)
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Fidenza, duomo (Cathedral of San Donnino), sculptures between the main portal and the left one: the niche with “King David” by Benedetto Antelami.
The prophet holds a scroll on which the following inscription can be read in capital letters: DAUID / PPHA / REX / HEC / PORTA / DOMINI / IUSTI: / INTRANT PEREAM (David Propheta Rex – Hec porta Domini iusti intrant per eam [Psalm 118 (117),20]).
In the dome of the niche is the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple.
On the sides are two small panels with the figures of a griffin and a capricorn; above them is a bas-relief probably depicting an Angel showing the way to Rome to a family of rich pilgrims.
Above a band decorated with geometric motifs are the sculpted slabs that begin the Story of San Donnino:
Donnino crowns the emperor Maximian as cubicularius (master of the chamber)
Donnino asks the emperor for permission to put himself totally at the service of Christ.
Even higher up, above an elegant band with a vegetal vine decoration, we find the scenes of the Adoration of the Magi and the Dream of Saint Joseph that ideally continue the story of the evangelical text begun in the left tower.
On the left, a column with a capital with the scene of Daniel in the lions' den and a statue of Simon the Apostle indicating the road to Rome.
Cattedrale di San Donnino, Fidenza (PR), Emilia-Romagna, Italia - Italy
Date
Jul 18, 2024
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Italy Emilia Romagna Parma Fidenza Architecture Building Cathedral Duomo Gothic Il Duecento 13th Century Art Façade Portal Artwork Sculpture Benedetto Antelami Statue King David Religion Christianity Christ Jesus Temple Angel Pilgrim St. Domninus of Fidenza Adoration Three Wise Men Magi S. Giuseppe St. Joseph Dream Prophet Daniele Daniel Lion Art Style Romanesque
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