X-radiograph(s) of "Member of the Herdia Family " 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Member of the Herdia Family" after Goya, and it's fascinating to see this hidden layer. What can we learn from this ghostly image? Curator: This radiograph peels back layers, quite literally, to reveal not just Goya's technique, but also the social context of portraiture. Who was allowed to be seen, and how were they presented? Editor: So, it’s about power dynamics? Curator: Absolutely. Think about the Herdia family during Goya's time. What did it mean to be memorialized, and who had access to that privilege? The sitter’s identity, class, and gender all played a role. What does seeing this radiograph make *you* think about? Editor: I guess it humanizes the subject in a way the formal portrait might not. Thanks, that’s a really different way to look at art! Curator: Indeed. It's about uncovering hidden narratives, not just hidden layers of paint.