X-radiograph(s) of "Margaretta von Bilderbeecq" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Margaretta von Bilderbeecq" after Rembrandt. It’s fascinating to see a portrait stripped down to its skeletal structure. What stories do you think this hidden layer reveals about the subject and the artist's process? Curator: This X-ray invites us to consider the socio-political structures inherent in portraiture. How does the very act of revealing hidden layers, of "seeing through," parallel power dynamics and the historical gaze upon women like Margaretta? Does this radiographic view subtly reinforce or challenge those dynamics? Editor: That's a great point, framing the analysis within power dynamics. Curator: Indeed, and consider how scientific intervention shapes our understanding of art and historical figures. Whose perspective is prioritized when we use technology to dissect the past? Editor: It certainly makes me think differently about what constitutes a portrait. Curator: Absolutely, and perhaps this encourages a broader conversation about visibility, representation, and the ethics of uncovering hidden narratives.