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Round oak panel depicting the infant Jesus with St. John the Baptist and cherubs, Northern Europe, early 19th century - Height x width x depth: 43 x 33 x 16 cm The scene depicts the Infant Jesus and the Young Saint John at the center. Above, among the clouds, three heads of winged cherubs appear, in accordance with customary celestial iconography. In the background, on the left, a vine shoot and, on the right, a sheaf of wheat ears serve as allusions to the Eucharist (bread and wine). The roundel is mounted on a pedestal.