X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna Enthroned" Possibly 1 - 45

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "Madonna Enthroned" by Spinello Aretino. It feels like we're seeing a ghost of a painting, stripping away the color and leaving only the bare bones. What secrets do you think this reveals? Curator: Ah, a ghost indeed! It's like glimpsing the soul of the artwork. Notice how the X-ray unveils the artist’s process, the underlayers and structural supports normally hidden from view. It’s a peek behind the curtain, revealing the hidden architecture of the painting. What do you make of those dark lines? Editor: They almost look like scaffolding. Curator: Precisely! They could be the wood supports of the panel, a framework upon which Aretino built his vision. The X-ray gives us a tangible connection to the physical creation, a sense of the artist's hand. Makes you wonder about the unseen efforts behind every masterpiece, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely. It's like archaeology of art, revealing the history beneath the surface.