X-radiograph(s) of "Harmen van Rijn (?)" 

Editor: Here we have an X-radiograph of "Harmen van Rijn (?)", attributed to Rembrandt. It's fascinating to see beneath the surface of the painting. What sociopolitical narratives do you feel this piece exposes? Curator: This x-ray reveals not just the material construction, but the layers of history and perhaps even deception. What does it mean to dissect an image, potentially dismantling its authority? The very act feels like a feminist interrogation of power structures embedded within art history. Editor: So, by revealing the hidden layers, we're challenging the established canon? Curator: Precisely. And by questioning attribution, we address issues of authorship and authenticity, concepts historically dominated by male perspectives. This radiography becomes a tool for decolonizing art historical narratives. Editor: That's a powerful way to see it. Curator: Indeed. It forces us to question who gets to define art and how we assign value. Hopefully, these challenges will open the conversation to future generations.