X-radiograph(s) of "Flora" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Flora" by Willem Drost, held at the Harvard Art Museums. The ghostly image almost erases the subject. What can this reveal about the piece and its history? Curator: This radiograph allows us to see beyond the surface, to analyze the artist's process. What does this reveal about the power structures inherent in art creation and interpretation? The gaze, the sitter's pose... Editor: It's like an x-ray of artistic intention. I wonder what other secrets lie beneath the surface of other works. Curator: Precisely! And whose stories remain hidden beneath layers of paint and societal expectations? We should also ask, who controls the narrative around art and access to this knowledge? Editor: So much to consider. I’m starting to see art history in a whole new light. Curator: Indeed. Art is never just about what's on the surface; it's a reflection of the society that created it and the power dynamics at play.