X-radiograph(s) of "Doge Leonardo Loizedan" 

Curator: At the Harvard Art Museums, we have an X-radiograph of "Doge Leonardo Loizedan," after the original by Danese Cattaneo. It’s quite ghostly, almost like a memory fading. Editor: The stark contrast emphasizes the form, highlighting the materiality of the sculpture itself beyond any pretense of surface appearance or representation. Curator: It’s interesting how the X-ray reveals a hidden, almost spiritual dimension, stripping away the external façade to expose its inner structure. Editor: This radiographic process, though, speaks to the science of art examination, allowing a peek into how the sculpture was made. Curator: Right, it offers a glimpse into the artist’s choices, the techniques used to construct the figure, and perhaps even the symbolic intent embedded within its very bones. Editor: Perhaps. But ultimately, for me, the power lies in the revelation of process through material analysis. Curator: It truly makes one reflect on layers of meaning, both visible and invisible. Editor: Indeed, a fascinating insight into both artistic creation and scientific interpretation.