X-radiograph(s) of "Adoration of Magi (Copy)" 

Editor: So this is an X-radiograph of "Adoration of the Magi (Copy)," after Hieronymus Bosch. It’s fascinating to see the figures this way, almost ghostly. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Seeing art through X-rays offers a unique perspective on power dynamics. The layers beneath the surface become visible, echoing the hidden histories of gender, class, and race often embedded within these works and their creation. What do you think this reveals about the narrative of the Adoration itself? Editor: It's like seeing the bones of the story... Were these hidden narratives intentional? Curator: Perhaps not explicitly, but art always reflects the socio-political context in which it's made, revealing implicit power structures and biases. The X-ray exposes not just the materials, but also the cultural layers. Editor: It makes me think about whose stories are told and whose are left unseen. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. It encourages us to question the dominant narratives and seek out marginalized perspectives.