X-radiograph(s) of "Portrait of Jean de Carondelet" 

Curator: Up next, we have the X-radiograph of Jan Gossaert’s "Portrait of Jean de Carondelet", currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It's like looking at a ghost, or some kind of otherworldly scan. The black and white tones give it this very stark, almost clinical feel. What secrets are we seeing beneath the surface? Curator: Exactly! The X-radiograph allows us to peer beneath the visible layers of paint, revealing the underdrawing and any alterations the artist made during the creation process. The original portrait likely depicted Carondelet with incredible detail and richness. Editor: I wonder what Carondelet himself would make of this peek under the hood. Seeing his portrait reduced to its skeletal structure, or rather, its structural essence... It's a bit humbling, isn't it? A reminder of the layers, both seen and unseen, that make up identity. Curator: It certainly reframes how we consider portraiture, reminding us of the meticulous construction behind even the most lifelike representations. Editor: It gives a fresh look at the work of Jan Gossaert. Thank you.