X-radiograph(s) of "Baltasar Carlos" 

Editor: Here we have an x-radiograph of "Baltasar Carlos," by the workshop of Diego Velázquez. It is ghostly and somewhat unsettling. What symbols or hidden meanings do you find within this image? Curator: The X-radiograph reveals not just an image, but a memory. Velázquez’s paintings of royalty often conveyed power and dynastic continuity. Do you see how the X-ray strips away the surface, yet the underlying form persists? Editor: Yes, I see it. It's like the essence of Baltasar Carlos remains. Curator: Indeed, despite the decay of the visible image, the X-ray reveals an unyielding structure. The face becomes an icon, its presence enduring despite time's passage, reminding us of the lasting impact of symbolic representation. What does this suggest to you? Editor: It shows how powerful imagery can outlive its original form. Thanks, that was enlightening.