X-radiograph(s) of "Virgin Enthroned" 

Curator: This is an X-radiograph of “Virgin Enthroned,” believed to be by Spinello Aretino. It’s held at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: Even in X-ray, it's striking! The symmetry, the haloed figures, the stark contrast. It feels almost ghostly, like a memory surfacing. Curator: Absolutely. It’s fascinating how the X-ray reveals the artist's process, the layers beneath what we see. The Virgin, surrounded by saints and angels, becomes almost an archetype. Editor: The halos especially! Concentric rings of light. The circle, eternally symbolizing wholeness. It speaks to a deep longing for spiritual unity. Curator: Indeed, it is a symbol of cultural memory, and the hidden layers visible in this X-ray invite us to contemplate the spiritual depths embedded within the image. Editor: To consider these layers is almost like peeling back the layers of our own souls. So, this piece is more than just an X-ray. It's a visual meditation.