X-radiograph(s) of "Maria-Luisa and Baby" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Maria-Luisa and Baby" by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface of the painting. What symbolic weight do you think an X-ray image like this holds? Curator: As an X-radiograph, it strips away the color and surface texture, revealing the underpainting – the artist’s initial thoughts. It’s like uncovering cultural memory, seeing the bare bones of Goya’s process. What does this reveal about the artist's intent, seeing this skeletal form? Editor: It does emphasize the underlying structure, focusing on form rather than surface appeal. Curator: Indeed. And in that stripping away, doesn’t it prompt reflection on mortality and the layers of meaning we assign to images over time? Editor: Definitely, viewing art through this lens provides a new perspective on artistic intention. Curator: Precisely, it’s like archaeology of the artistic process itself, enriching our understanding.