Saints Peter and Paul in a vestibule 1625 - 1685

Rombout Eynhoudts's etching, *Saints Peter and Paul in a Vestibule* (1625-1685), depicts the two apostles standing in a classical architectural setting. The detail of the figures' robes and the play of light and shadow in the etching demonstrate Eynhoudts's mastery of the medium. This work, which can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an excellent example of the Baroque style of etching, which was popular in the Netherlands during the 17th century. The figures' heroic poses and the dramatic use of light and shadow are characteristic of this style.