X-radiograph(s) of "Holy Family" 

Curator: The Harvard Art Museums hold this intriguing X-radiograph of "Holy Family", after Karel van der Pluym. It measures 14 by 17 inches. Editor: Haunting, isn't it? Like a ghost story told in shades of gray, all vertical lines and veiled figures. The texture practically vibrates. Curator: Indeed. X-radiography allows us to peer beneath the surface, revealing the artist's process, the underpainting, any alterations made. Editor: You know, I find it oddly comforting. It's like seeing the skeleton of faith, the underlying structure that holds the story together. Curator: A fascinating perspective! It certainly encourages us to consider the layers of meaning embedded within a seemingly traditional subject. Editor: It does. I'll never see religious paintings the same way again. Thanks for showing me this!