X-radiograph(s) of "Christ before Caiaphas" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Christ before Caiaphas" by an artist from the School of Simon Marmion. It has a ghostly, layered effect. What stands out to you about it? Curator: The X-radiograph unveils hidden layers, revealing the evolution of the artist's intent. Notice how certain figures possess a spectral quality. What emotions do these layered, almost erased, figures evoke in you? Editor: It's like seeing the artist's second thoughts, or the cultural baggage that comes with depicting such a loaded scene. It feels both raw and reverent. Curator: Precisely. The X-ray unveils not just the physical layers, but also the symbolic weight accumulated through centuries of representing this scene. It's a powerful testament to cultural memory. Editor: I never thought about an X-ray revealing so much more than just what’s underneath the paint. Curator: Indeed. The process of image-making and its afterlife carry immense cultural and psychological weight.