Saints Peter and Paul 

This drawing by Peter Paul Rubens depicts Saints Peter and Paul, two of the most important figures in early Christianity. The composition features Saint Peter holding a sword, a symbol of his martyrdom, while Saint Paul holds a book, representing his role as a writer and theologian. The dramatic use of light and shadow and the dynamic poses of the figures are characteristic of Rubens's style, which blended the realism of the Northern Renaissance with the dynamism of the Italian Baroque. The inclusion of a putto holding a crown emphasizes the divine authority and importance of the Saints, making this a captivating work of religious art.