X-radiograph(s) of "Last Judgment" 

Editor: So, this is an X-radiograph of "Last Judgment," by Jan Provoost. It’s, well, it’s an x-ray! It looks pretty abstract. What can we even learn from looking at this? Curator: This isn't about aesthetics; it’s about revealing the painting’s history. X-radiography shows us under layers, changes the artist made, maybe even previous restorations. How do those interventions affect our understanding of the "original" Provoost? Editor: So it’s like a historical document, showing the life of the painting itself. That's a cool idea. Curator: Exactly. It raises questions about authenticity and the roles of museums in preserving and altering cultural heritage. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. Seeing it as a record changes everything.