X-radiograph(s) of "Christ at Emmaus" 

Editor: This is an X-radiograph of Velázquez's "Christ at Emmaus." Seeing the painting this way, beneath the surface, makes me think about layers of meaning and hidden stories. What can you tell me about it? Curator: This image invites us to consider power dynamics. Who gets to look beneath the surface? What does it mean to unveil what's hidden, and who benefits from that unveiling? Editor: That's interesting. So, it's not just about seeing the artist's process, but also about questioning the act of looking itself? Curator: Exactly. It makes us think about institutional authority, the role of technology in revealing "truth," and ultimately, what we choose to do with that knowledge. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. It's amazing how much an X-ray can tell us about art and broader social issues. Curator: Indeed. It's a potent reminder that art history is never neutral, but always implicated in systems of power and knowledge production.