X-radiograph(s) of "Heraclitus (two versions)" 

Editor: This X-radiograph of Velázquez's "Heraclitus" reveals hidden layers beneath the surface. It’s fascinating, like peering into the painting's subconscious. What does the imagery unveiled by this process suggest to you? Curator: The X-radiograph offers insight into the painting’s evolution, uncovering earlier compositional choices. The exposed underlayers speak to the artist's process of layering meaning, revealing a visual palimpsest of ideas and intentions. Does it alter your understanding of the final work? Editor: It definitely deepens it! Seeing the artist's thought process like this makes the image even more powerful. Curator: Indeed, it transforms our relationship with the artwork by allowing us to see the artist's journey.