X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of a Man (Horace)" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Portrait of a Man (Horace)" by Michiel van Musscher. It's fascinating to see the painting like this, almost like a ghostly image. What strikes you about it? Curator: The composition reveals a fascinating interplay of form and void. Observe how the density of the paint, particularly in the face and armor, dictates the visual weight and textural complexity within the radiographic field. Editor: So the varying shades tell us about the material density? Curator: Precisely. The artist's hand, revealed through the material's response to the X-rays, emphasizes technique and the very structure of the work. Consider how the artist’s technique makes use of the materiality of paint to create the portrait. Editor: I never thought about an X-ray this way. It’s like seeing the bones of the artwork. Curator: Indeed, a skeletal view, revealing the artistic structure, allowing us to appreciate the form in a new dimension.