X-radiograph(s) of "Holy Family" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Holy Family", by Jacopo Palma. It’s fascinating to see this behind-the-scenes view. What do you see in the radiographic composition? Curator: The x-ray reveals the artist's process: pentimenti, reworked passages, a palimpsest of forms. The stark contrast elucidates the density of the pigment and its application. Editor: So, the visible changes tell a story of the painting's evolution? Curator: Precisely. Note how the artist has adjusted the placement of figures, the drapery, and even the light, seeking a more balanced composition. Editor: It's like archaeology of art! Curator: Indeed. Radiography allows us to analyze the artist's structural decisions and appreciate the materiality beyond the surface aesthetics. Editor: I never considered the composition in such depth; it really changes how I view the final work.