X-radiograph(s) of "Madonna and Angels" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Madonna and Angels" after Perugino. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface like this. What does this x-ray reveal about the piece to you? Curator: This image provides insight into the historical context of art production. The x-ray allows us to consider the layers of creation, reflecting on the labor and materials involved and even the potential interventions or repairs over time. How does this altered view affect your perception of the artwork's original intent or meaning? Editor: It makes me wonder about the unseen history of the work, the hands that touched it over centuries. Curator: Exactly. It encourages us to think about art not as static, but as a site of ongoing cultural dialogue. This glimpse beneath the surface shifts our focus from the idealized image to the realities of artistic practice and the passage of time. Editor: This is fascinating – I never thought about it that way!