Benedetto Antelami, the most forward-looking of the trinity of Lombard sculptors including Wiligelmo da Modena and Nicolo of Verona, creates, in about 1190, his masterpieces in the noble, monumental figures of David and Ezekiel.
Set into niches on the facade of the cathedral of Fidenza, formerly Borgo San Donnino, dedicated to Saint Domninus of Fidenza.
The ponderous figures are actually carved in relief, although they give the impression of being freestanding statues.
Antelami's works are characteristic for their realism, and strong emotion, within the formalist context of their time.
