X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of a Man" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of "Portrait of a Man", originally by Jacopo Palma, also known as il Vecchio. Editor: It's eerie, like looking at the ghost of a painting! The wood grain is so prominent; it feels almost geological. Curator: Indeed. These X-rays reveal the underlayers, a glimpse into the artist's process. The wood panel itself becomes a character. Editor: I'm struck by how the support structure – the thing we usually ignore – takes center stage. It’s like finding beauty in the bones. Curator: Precisely. It reminds us that every image is built on a foundation, both physical and symbolic. Editor: It's strangely moving. An image beneath an image, a secret history exposed. Makes you think, doesn't it?