X-radiograph(s) of "Giudecca Canal" Possibly 21 - 81

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of Francesco Guardi's "Giudecca Canal". It's a peek behind the canvas, almost like an archaeological dig. What stories do you think this hidden view can tell us? Curator: Oh, it's like the painting's secret diary! You see those denser areas? Those are spots where Guardi laid on the paint more thickly, building up the image layer by layer. It whispers about his process, his hesitations, his moments of inspiration. Do you notice anything about the canvas weave itself? Editor: It looks really textured. Curator: Exactly! And those little white dots? Likely lead tacks. It’s quite amazing what we can uncover with this technology. Editor: It's like seeing the ghost of the painting, a whole other dimension. Curator: Precisely! A ghost with secrets to share.