X-radiograph(s) of "Edmund Quincy" 

Editor: This is an x-radiograph of "Edmund Quincy," attributed to John Smibert. It’s fascinating to see the inner structure of the painting like this. What do you see in this image? Curator: The radiographic image reveals the painting's support—the canvas weave and its preparation. Note the variations in density, corresponding to the artist’s application of paint. Are there pentimenti evident in the underlying layers? Editor: I think I see some faint lines that don't quite align with the surface image. What does that suggest about the artist's process? Curator: The presence of such alterations speaks to the artist's evolving composition, a layering of intentions and corrections within the materiality of the work itself. Editor: That's really insightful. I've never thought about x-rays as a way to understand the artistic process on a structural level. Curator: Indeed. It exposes the hidden architecture of the painting.