X-radiograph(s) of "Galatea" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of "Galatea" by John Singleton Copley. It's fascinating to see art rendered in this way. What visual elements stand out to you in this image? Curator: The composition reveals a structured layering, almost palimpsestic. Note the density variations, a language in themselves, indicating differing material densities and potential pentimenti. How might these strata inform our understanding of the artist's process? Editor: That's a great point! It's like we're seeing the hidden architecture beneath the surface. Thanks for sharing your insight. Curator: Indeed. It compels us to reconsider the very nature of seeing and knowing.