X-radiograph(s) of "Mary Davie" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Mary Davie", by John Greenwood. It’s so interesting to see the portrait revealed in this way, almost ghostly! What can we learn from this technical view? Curator: Ah, it's like peeking behind the curtain, isn't it? For me, it whispers stories of time and transformation. See those darker areas? Those are pigments rich in lead, giving us clues to Greenwood’s process. Editor: So, it’s not just about seeing what's there, but how it was created? Curator: Precisely! Think of it as an archaeological dig into art history. It prompts me to consider the invisible labor, the alchemy, that births an artwork. Editor: I never thought about art from this perspective. Now, I’m curious about all the layers beneath the surface, literally and figuratively. Curator: Exactly. It’s a reminder that every artwork is a palimpsest, inviting us to read between the lines, or in this case, the X-rays.