X-radiograph(s) of "Rape of Europa and Juno, Io and Jupiter" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Rape of Europa and Juno, Io and Jupiter" by Mariotto Albertinelli. It's fascinating to see the painting stripped down to its bare bones like this. What can an X-ray tell us about the life of a painting? Curator: Precisely! X-radiographs reveal layers of artistic intention and cultural influence. Consider how the artist, Albertinelli, worked within a religious and political climate that may have necessitated alterations or reinterpretations of classical themes. What does seeing these hidden layers suggest to you about the role of artistic censorship or patronage during that period? Editor: I never thought about censorship! It makes me wonder what other secrets paintings are hiding. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. Techniques like X-radiography offer us glimpses into the complex social and political dynamics that shaped artistic creation.