X-radiograph(s) of "Christ on the Cross" Possibly 1 - 96

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Christ on the Cross", originally by Simone Martini. The starkness of the image is compelling. What visual symbols do you think are emphasized in this work? Curator: The skeletal structure revealed here creates a new symbolism. What was once flesh becomes absence, highlighting mortality. How does this transparency change your perception of the original image? Editor: It feels more immediate, less idealized. Almost a memento mori. Curator: Exactly. It strips away the layers of artistic representation, forcing us to confront the raw reality of the crucifixion. It's a visual echo resonating through time. Editor: So, it's less about the divine and more about the human experience of suffering? Curator: Precisely. By unveiling the hidden structure, the x-ray unveils a deeper, perhaps uncomfortable, truth about the cultural weight this image carries. Editor: I hadn't considered that before. It’s a very different way of looking at a familiar image. Curator: Indeed. By seeing through the surface, we gain a richer understanding of its enduring power.