X-radiograph(s) of "Deposition (copy)" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Deposition (copy)," artist unknown, housed at the Harvard Art Museums. It's fascinating to see the ghostly underlayers. What can you tell me about what we're seeing here? Curator: Notice how the X-ray reveals not just the painted surface but also the history held within the artwork itself. Can you sense the story it implies about artistic practice, or how it connects to the archetypal narratives of deposition and loss? Editor: It definitely gives me a new perspective. Thanks for sharing your insight! Curator: My pleasure. Every layer holds a cultural memory.