X-radiograph(s) of "Cotton Mather" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Cotton Mather," by Peter Pelham. It’s fascinating to see the portrait like this, almost like an x-ray revealing hidden layers. What meaning do you find in seeing the man revealed in this way? Curator: The x-ray unveils the symbolic importance of portraiture itself. The image, though altered, evokes Mather's enduring cultural memory as an intellectual and religious figure. What emotional reactions does this modern take on portraiture elicit within you? Editor: It feels a bit ghostly, like a shadow of the past. It makes me wonder what other hidden meanings are embedded in portraits. Curator: Exactly! The x-ray serves as a potent symbol, reminding us that images are never just surface representations. They carry layers of historical and cultural meaning, inviting us to contemplate the interplay between visibility and obscurity.