X-radiograph(s) of "The Days of Creation: the Sixth Day" Possibly 29 - 92

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "The Days of Creation: the Sixth Day" by Edward Burne-Jones, housed here at the Harvard Art Museums. It's fascinating to see the layers beneath the surface. What can we learn from this perspective? Curator: Indeed, the x-ray reveals the underpainting and compositional changes, exposing the artist's process. Do you notice the recurring motifs that resonate with themes of creation, such as the figures and celestial symbols? How might those shapes, almost primordial, connect with the emotional resonance of the original artwork? Editor: I see the angels more clearly, it adds a layer of depth. Knowing the history behind the imagery adds a new level of interpretation. Curator: Precisely, the ability to deconstruct the images through this technique, and the cultural memories they evoke, helps us see the artwork anew.