X-radiograph(s) of "Hendrickje Stoffels (?)" 

Curator: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Hendrickje Stoffels (?)", by Reynier van Gherwen, currently residing in the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It gives the impression of a soul trying to escape from the canvas, like a memory struggling to surface. Curator: Fascinating, as this X-ray unveils the hidden layers beneath the surface. It exposes the physical construction and material history. Editor: The underlying composition does create a kind of symbolic tension. It reminds me of hidden stories, the kind of archetypes that resurface in dreams. Curator: Indeed, the cracks and repairs, visible only through this radiographic process, are testaments to the enduring nature of art objects. Editor: It's haunting how these details imply more than what is visible. Curator: I agree completely; it shows how the materiality of an artwork contributes to its lasting resonance. Editor: A beautiful glimpse beyond the veil.