X-radiograph(s) of "Cornelis Steenwyck" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Cornelis Steenwyck" by an artist from the school of Thomas de Keyser. It's a ghostly portrait, almost like a hidden truth. What do you make of this peek behind the painted surface? Curator: Well, seeing the world through x-rays changes everything, doesn’t it? It's like looking at the soul of the painting itself. We're not just seeing the brushstrokes but the artist's underlying process, a hidden conversation between intention and creation. Editor: It’s incredible how much the artist's hand is revealed, even in this abstract view. Curator: Exactly! It encourages us to think about art beyond the surface, literally. The X-ray reveals decisions, revisions. What was concealed or altered? The painting, in essence, becomes a time capsule. Editor: I never thought about it that way. It’s like forensic art history. Curator: Indeed! It unveils secrets that resonate, inviting a deeper connection. So, what secrets do you think this Steenwyck is trying to keep? Editor: Many! I guess that’s the point, isn’t it?