X-radiograph(s) of "Lucrezia Borgia ?" 

Curator: Well, that's haunting. It looks like a ghostly image emerging from the depths. Editor: It's an X-radiograph of "Lucrezia Borgia ?", attributed to Bartolomeo Veneto. Fascinating to see the hidden layers beneath the surface. We're witnessing the artist's process, the materials used, almost a blueprint of creation. Curator: It does feel like a peek behind the curtain. I wonder what secrets this ghostly view holds. Does it reveal changes in composition, pentimenti perhaps? Or simply the density of the pigments? Editor: Probably a bit of both. X-radiography allows us to analyze pigment distribution, underdrawings, and even previous restorations. Think of the labor involved in preparing the canvas, grinding pigments, layering the paint. It reframes our understanding of artistic production. Curator: And yet, despite its scientific nature, the image retains an eerie beauty. It makes me think of time, layers of existence, and the enduring power of art to capture a fleeting moment. Editor: Precisely. It's a reminder that even the most seemingly straightforward image is built upon complex material and social processes, a testament to human ingenuity and labor. Curator: A beautiful and unsettling reminder, indeed. Editor: Agreed. It's a privilege to witness the hidden anatomy of a work of art.